Whew!
At the risk of everyone getting sick of me going on and on about my beloved children I thought I’d share their reactions to receiving their Christmas portraits. I am glad to report they were a huge success. Christina had to immediately come and hug me. Eric kept talking about how cool they were. And, Donald loved the attitude I captured in his. I think their mom got as much of a kick out of their reactions as I did.
Here are photos of each of them with their gift.
Christina shares the moment with her dad.
Eric wearing his new denim jacket celebrates receiving his portrait.
Donald III reacts to his new portrait. The shirt he’s wearing was a Christmas gift from his girlfriend which says “Go Jesus, It’s your birthday”.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I know ours was one I’ll remember fondly forever. Now it’s back to the easel…
The fact that your kids allowed themselves to be photographed with their portraits says they loved them. Great gifts from the heart–forever gifts. I just looked at your blog from yesterday; these are wonderful portraits.
Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures of your children with their portraits. It’s so good to see the delight on their faces! You deserve a pat on the back, Papa
Hallie… the kids really don’t have much choice when their mom and dad have the camera nearby.
It did make my day that they enjoyed them so much. Thanks…
Kathy… Papa got lots of hugs and kudos yesterday. I’m still on a cloud. Thanks for allowing me to share…
-Don
Love seeing their smiling faces next to these amazing portraits! Thank you for sharing them with us! Amazing gifts–portraits and kids, both!
Hi Don,
Happy Holidays! I have thoroughly enjoyed these recent posts and I appreciate you sharing your family with us. These portraits are fantastic! They are so interesting to look at… your style is unique and wonderful. I feel like they really express the love and fondness you have for each of your children.
Thanks and all the best to you for 2010.
Nicki
Liz… Thank you. I enjoyed sharing these almost as much as I enjoyed seeing their responses to their gifts.
Nicki… I’m so glad my love for my children shows thru in these portraits. Thank you for your wonderful comments. I hope you have an excellent 2010!
-Don
thanks for sharing the unveiling! It is easy to see that your paintings look just like your offspring! GREAT work!
My pleasure, Celeste… Thanks.
-Don
Dude, that’s great. I wasn’t aware of the other paintings.