The little boy in the red shirt is my son about 12 years ago. It was a cool Thanksgiving day as he followed Grandpa N. around the barnyard. He still remembers riding in the corn chopper with Grandpa N. and tasting corn right off the stalk. I took a number of photos of them together and framed them for grandpa and grandma. Grandma chose to paint this one as a gift for my hubby. Grandpa N. passed away a few years later on a warm October day. My kids still remember him and talk about him often. He was a hardworking, quiet man but quick to laugh. He lived by the cowboy code and his handshake meant as much as any legal document. He was tough as nails and kind as a kitten.
We miss you Big N.
Sorry for the edit. I just wanted to clarify Grandpa N. is my hubby's dad and my dear mother-in-law painted the water color. I know she will read this so Thank You for such a warm memory. I hope you enjoy the two songs that come with this post. The first is Little N.'s favorite, "This Cowboy's Hat" by Chris LeDoux. The second is "Amarillo Sky" sung by Jason Aldene and makes me think of Big N. every time I hear it.
Love,
Dawn
