Run, Forrest, Run
August 5, 2008
This isn’t a great photo, I know that. It is blurry. It is was late at night so the photo is too dark. And yet I love it. Sometimes the technical aspects of a photo come second.
This photo sums up this kid. After over two hours of practice, non-stop running, having his “brains squashed” in his helmet (his words), and now running sprints, he is still smiling. If I could bottle his terminal happiness I would be able to put all the anti-depressant manufacturers out of business and make millions.
Posted by Chris @ 8:12 am
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It’s an awesome photo! (And his haircut looks great)
August 5th, 2008 at 9:09 amTouchwood. Hope he always stays that way.I have a feeling that photo just might help him.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:17 amI know what you mean. Love the picture and the short hair!
August 5th, 2008 at 9:23 amCHris -He looks like he could run for days. And smile every step of the way!
August 5th, 2008 at 9:40 amWhat a happy kiddo. Some people just love life and everything it has to offer. What a lucky guy. And cute, too.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:49 amAh, youth!
August 5th, 2008 at 9:49 amKids are amazing, aren’t they?! If only we could bottle their energy and happiness
August 5th, 2008 at 10:14 amLook at that smile! He’ll be a heart breaker someday!
August 5th, 2008 at 10:16 amBlurry in action shots can actually work. Nothing wrong with this photo.
August 5th, 2008 at 10:36 amHe has YOUR smile!
August 5th, 2008 at 10:39 amSometimes a picture just captures who they are.
August 5th, 2008 at 11:05 amThat happiness, those dimples= trouble.
I fear for you and for your town in about five years. He is going to have far too much fun, and get away with it with a flash of that smile.
August 5th, 2008 at 12:21 pmHe is such a cutie. Looks JUST like you!
August 5th, 2008 at 12:59 pmHow true. It’s great to admire the joy of a child.
August 5th, 2008 at 1:05 pmThat picture is great!
August 5th, 2008 at 1:05 pmWhat a trooper! I’d love to have that kind of energy!
August 5th, 2008 at 1:31 pmI think the picture does a great job painting his happiness, and the atmosphere. That’s terrific!
August 5th, 2008 at 1:33 pmAwesome photo–love the smile.
And he looks much too coordinated to be mistaken for Forrest. But the joy is there.
August 5th, 2008 at 1:53 pmThank you! That smile is just what I needed today.
August 5th, 2008 at 2:02 pmNow, do you have all your older boys in football? Or, do you do soccoer? I expect you like the shorter fall seasons.
We have one playing soccer…youngest he is 5…and two playing volleyball. Should be a busy fall.
August 5th, 2008 at 2:18 pmdelurking here
August 5th, 2008 at 3:31 pmIt’s a great photo when it captures the essence of what you’re looking at. He is a charmer with that smile. I hope he keeps that spirit. Thanks for sharing.
Your comments for your pictures are always so perfect! He looks like he was having such fun! You sure keep busy with sporting events!
August 5th, 2008 at 5:22 pmI need a little of that energy lately.
August 5th, 2008 at 6:07 pmLove that!
August 5th, 2008 at 7:05 pmFabulous. I dare anyone to look at that picture and NOT smile!
August 5th, 2008 at 7:47 pmWarms my heart - I have one of those, terminally happy kids. The first person that messes with it/him is going to be missing some teeth. (I used to be that terminally happy kid - so the feelings run deep ;-))
LOVE this photo!
August 5th, 2008 at 9:22 pmThat’s just awesome!
August 5th, 2008 at 10:06 pmFantastic photo.
When you manage to bottle both the energy and enthusiasm I will take a VERY LARGE bottle thankyou.
Take Care
August 6th, 2008 at 9:25 amLove Carolynn xx
I am sure his joy and enthusiasm are contagious. How could you be around someone with that smile and NOT feel happy? Priceless picture.
August 6th, 2008 at 12:54 pmI love how happy kids are even if they’ve had their brains squashed in their helmets. If you ever do bottle that up I’ll buy a whole package. Great picture even if it is dark and a bit blurry, you’ve captured the moment and it shows.
August 6th, 2008 at 6:44 pmChris, he’s just beautiful…
August 7th, 2008 at 12:27 pmOh Chris, I love it too! That is JOY right there. It could be entitled “For the love of the game.”
August 8th, 2008 at 7:57 amIs it just me or does he look like Miles in a bigger body?
August 18th, 2008 at 12:07 pm