Thank you Sally for hosting Blue Monday each week. To join in the fun or to visit other Blue Monday participants, click here.
Today I thought I'd show you an oil painting of my husband as a little boy, dressed in blue. He was probably around 2 years old although I'm not sure. This painting hung in my in-laws hallway along with an oil painting of his brother for over 30 years. When my MIL passed away and my FIL moved out of the family home a few years later, we inherited the painting. Now I hang it proudly in our home. I've always loved this painting and used to say that I hoped our children would be as beautiful as he was as a child. My wishes came true and we were blessed with two beautiful children, beautiful both on the inside and out!
So here is the oil painting of my husband that truly was my MIL's pride and joy. She loved the two oil paintings of her two little boys. If you notice some small spots on the painting, they are water spots. My husband says they're from a water gun fight between he and his brother, in the hallway, many many years ago. Oh I bet my MIL was not a happy camper about that one!
Happy Blue Monday!
22 comments:
What a wonderful picture to share Linda, and I agree, who wouldn't want kids that look like him, so sweet!
What a beautiful portrait! He was a cutie!
Oh how adorable! What a nice family treasure to have.
Cass
Wonderful portrait! Lovely to own. Happy Blue Monday!
Blessings,
Sandi
Oh he is a pretty boy. I'll bet he's a sweet husband too. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.
Happy Blue Monday ~ Susan
Hi Linda, what a great picture of your husband as a little boy..the water spots look like he had Measles on his face. Thanks for sharing.
I love the portrait!! What a beautiful little boy he was!!
what a keepsake! he's a cutie
That is truly a sweet painting and something to be proud to share. he is adorable to be sure. Lucky you to have him and your children which makes a wonderful family. Your post made me smile.
Hugs...Jeanne
Oh my gosh, that is an adorable picture!
I can see why your mil loved it so much.
HI There!
What a wonderful portrait. His eyes look so happy yet full of mischief too, lol!
Happy Blue Monday and I hope you have a great day!
Cute pic and sweet story! Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful precious treasure!...Christine
What a great painting. The painting would no doubt bring a smile all by itself, but the watergun fight marks - brings an image of boys have fun - gotta chuckle!
Oh what a handsome little fellow he was! How wonderful that you now can display it in your home! I love those kinds of treasures! nancy
This IS an adorable picture! My mom had one of my brother (the oldest) so similar to this, hanging in the hallway forever. The same touched up rosy cheeks too! You are so lucky to have this now yourself, although hubby may not be so thrilled to have his cherub face plastered on the wall for all to see!
Happy Blue Monday! :-D
xoxo
Jane
Hi Linda, I have a couple of awards for you over at my blog!
well I left you awards also,,,,,you deserve them
Those kinds of things are priceless beyond words --and I am glad you now have it.
Hey I finally posted about the kitchen chandelier --took me awhile.
that is gorgeous, linda!!! your "little boy blue" was a beautiful baby:)
there was once a lady in town who did oils over her husband's photography. my mother has a couple of me that she painted.
it is something i wish i could learn to do... as it is a dying art.
much love,
dani xxx
What a precious picture. I love it.. Priceless..
I miss you. Isn't it time for you to be coming here for a visit?
Post a Comment