It is the time of the year, where we get to go around and visit Beehive homes in New Mexico and Texas, to take portraits of their residence! We began late Thursday night (November 4, 2010) to make the 5 1/2 hour drive to Lamesa, TX! We got there at 3:00 AM our time, but 4:00 am Texas time! We woke up, or sort of woke up, to be at the homes at 9:00 am! It is a great thing for the kids, because they get the opportunity to visit with the older residence, and the residence LOVE the kids! Ray and Brigham were favorites, because they were the smallest! Well, I started taking some of the individual portraits, and I see a movement out of the corner of my eye! I look up to find Ray has single handedly found him a new friend! And not just any friend, a friend with WHEELS! He somehow connected with him, and talked him into giving him a ride around the home for the next 45 minutes, while mom took pictures! It was hilarious! They were totally cruising the Lamesa Beehive Home! And this resident just LOVED Ray!
He let Brigham get on for a while, but soon lost patience, for Brigham's inability to stay on at warp speed! He would stop and get the kids a candy bar, whenever he passed his room! In the above picture he was scolding Brigham for getting some chocolate on his pants! I decided to take Brigham out of the equation, so that he and Ray could just cruise!
And boy did they have FUN! I heard lots of giggling, and muffled conversation, as they would pass by! Ray really is just so good with the residence! He'll just walk up, and hug, kiss, or give five to any of them! He is my secret weapon, when we can't get someone to smile!
Loralyn couldn't help but jump in on the fun! She loves to be right in the middle of action! He put up with her, but it was Ray he had found a kindred spirit in! :) Loralyn just loved the ride!
When I went to take is portrait, he said, "Can I get one with my favorite buddy?" Ray didn't even hesitate! He knew exactly who he was talking about, and jumped in for a shot! Proving friendships come in all shapes, sizes, and ages! :)
Ray was leaving and just hugged this lady on the way out! The best part about it, is she was one that was really quiet! Guess he just knew she needed a hug!
This is Bunk! He was there the last 3 years we have done this, and the kids absolutely LOVE him! He is a total tease, and plays with them the entire time I take pictures! The nurses kept saying, "Be careful Bunk with your cane!" and then they would turn to us and say, "We are not sure how well his depth perception is, so you may want to watch out for him." He didn't do any permanent damage! :)
Loralyn, Lydia, and Bobby just hanging out at the Beehive! They are all really great with the residence! They are at the fun age where they will sit and have a conversation with them! They are good sports to go to work with mom!
This lady is just the SWEETEST person! Every time I bring Ray, she just smiles at him and watches him. She will turn to me and say, " I just can't quit watching him. He reminds me exactly of my son at that age!" So, needless to say, Ray has another perma-friend in the bag! :)
Here they are getting teased by Bunk! The cute lady kept trying to make sure he wasn't too rough with the cane!
Bunk with his buddies! :)
Ray just having a ball at the Beehive!
Brigham thinking Bunk is a lot of fun! He would walk up really slow, and then turn and run with a huge smile and laugh!
Bunk would pretend to be ignoring the boys, so they would sneak up closer to cane! :)
And then he would strike! This was very entertaining for all of us, and all of the residence! They loved seeing those little boys running and giggling!
But Bunk went WAY past his limits, when he went for Brigham's sippy cup! And as you can see, Brigham held on, and did not relinquish the cup!
Saying good-bye to an old friend! They really are just great homes for those that can't live by themselves anymore! We love being able to bring the kids, and letting them enjoy the the residence, and the residence enjoying them! It really is so easy to "BEE" happy in the hive!
He let Brigham get on for a while, but soon lost patience, for Brigham's inability to stay on at warp speed! He would stop and get the kids a candy bar, whenever he passed his room! In the above picture he was scolding Brigham for getting some chocolate on his pants! I decided to take Brigham out of the equation, so that he and Ray could just cruise!
And boy did they have FUN! I heard lots of giggling, and muffled conversation, as they would pass by! Ray really is just so good with the residence! He'll just walk up, and hug, kiss, or give five to any of them! He is my secret weapon, when we can't get someone to smile!
Loralyn couldn't help but jump in on the fun! She loves to be right in the middle of action! He put up with her, but it was Ray he had found a kindred spirit in! :) Loralyn just loved the ride!
When I went to take is portrait, he said, "Can I get one with my favorite buddy?" Ray didn't even hesitate! He knew exactly who he was talking about, and jumped in for a shot! Proving friendships come in all shapes, sizes, and ages! :)
Ray was leaving and just hugged this lady on the way out! The best part about it, is she was one that was really quiet! Guess he just knew she needed a hug!
This is Bunk! He was there the last 3 years we have done this, and the kids absolutely LOVE him! He is a total tease, and plays with them the entire time I take pictures! The nurses kept saying, "Be careful Bunk with your cane!" and then they would turn to us and say, "We are not sure how well his depth perception is, so you may want to watch out for him." He didn't do any permanent damage! :)
Loralyn, Lydia, and Bobby just hanging out at the Beehive! They are all really great with the residence! They are at the fun age where they will sit and have a conversation with them! They are good sports to go to work with mom!
This lady is just the SWEETEST person! Every time I bring Ray, she just smiles at him and watches him. She will turn to me and say, " I just can't quit watching him. He reminds me exactly of my son at that age!" So, needless to say, Ray has another perma-friend in the bag! :)
Here they are getting teased by Bunk! The cute lady kept trying to make sure he wasn't too rough with the cane!
Bunk with his buddies! :)
Ray just having a ball at the Beehive!
Brigham thinking Bunk is a lot of fun! He would walk up really slow, and then turn and run with a huge smile and laugh!
Bunk would pretend to be ignoring the boys, so they would sneak up closer to cane! :)
And then he would strike! This was very entertaining for all of us, and all of the residence! They loved seeing those little boys running and giggling!
But Bunk went WAY past his limits, when he went for Brigham's sippy cup! And as you can see, Brigham held on, and did not relinquish the cup!
Saying good-bye to an old friend! They really are just great homes for those that can't live by themselves anymore! We love being able to bring the kids, and letting them enjoy the the residence, and the residence enjoying them! It really is so easy to "BEE" happy in the hive!
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