So, that's Ernie...handsome lad; I've always wondered what he looked like. As for where does the time go, wait til you get to be my age; it goes faster than ever, and leaves you with a feeling of approaching finality and loss of control.

A very sweet tribute. I hope this helps you miss him just a little bit less.

My baby just turned 29---that really rocks your world!! But I'm just as proud of him as you are of your son and that's what counts!!

you can all feel young because here's my short story I turned 71 yrs YOUNG!!~~ on Oct 17th I have three sons 50.49.and 47 I have three grandsons 21 23 and 7 years of age and I just found out may 2009 I will be a great grandmother how about that?lol So life is great and your photos of your sons are fabulous and handsome and I'm sure they're great young men now,and one day they are going to make you even happier than you can even imagine you can ever be :It's only a number right? I always feel wonderful around them I'm a very lucky women and so are all of you hugs ))) stunning photos:5+++++++

I think i better take some more pics of my son now as what you posted is kind of moving. It's also interesting to see the ways he has changed as he grew and I wonder how old he was when you worked out he needed glasses. My wife was born with horrendous near sightedness but I had the best eyesight possible for us humans so wonder which way he will go and how we will find out.. Hmm, your image is a real thought provoker and you have a good looking son too.

and in another 10 years you should post another update ... fascinating!

You must be a proud Mom =)

This is lovely. They grow up SO fast!

Excellent portraits of your son!!!! Time does fly.... I remember as a kid when summer holidays used to last forever and now it zips by so fast a person needs to have two summers in the same year. (smiles)

great stuff...well done..I could do the same thing...

The "before" and "after" shots are great. I know what you mean about where does the time go... my first-born is now 36, my baby is 31 and the middle child is 35. I never knew the human mother-brain could hold so many memories...

Your upload surely divided as all in the two groups: the ones to get there still and the other long gone past. Did I forget about the silent majority in the middle? Great capture and a moving tribute to your son.

Great Shots and collage. My Daughter is now eight years young, but i heard my self saying right the same words not long ago.... :-)

Great pics here Shari. Handsome young man you've got for a son! Before my dad passed away a year ago at age 99 1/2, I assembled a DVD of his life from one month old in a baby carriage in 1908 to him practicing his favorite saxophone in 2007. Even added cool saxophone music playing in the background. We played it for him at his 99th birthday. His comment was, "Gee, that makes me feel pretty good about my life". So, keep those family pictures going and don't forget to get some of you and your husband for your kids too. Maybe, when you are 99... (makes you think doesn't it?) Bill

Oh Shari - I know what you mean - the older we get the quicker the time flies!!! It is actually a bit scary! Stunning portrait of your very handsome son Ernie and I love the young and older images put together! :)

I know this feeling...I was watching some babymovies of my big children this weekend...now they are teenies but I can almost smell their soft babyskin...

Very goodwork and portrait erland

Wonderful portraits & no you can't slow time but with a camera you can save bits.

I say too many times "It seems like only yesterday when...." when I look at my children now playing big with their children! beautiful portraits! :)

Beautiful portraits of a handsome young man!

Wonderful portraits.

Excellent capture Shari.

Splendid composition my friend!

This is so sweet and a ver lovely Tribut - my son Kevin Yoshua is 12 Years old and I'm so happy about the time we can spend - I can understand you very well understand that you missed Him - Hugs Umberto

Wonderful capture, Excellent well done..Yes time does fly and they do grow up to quick..

wonderful portraits!!!! ....and interesting!

Wonderful!

Lovely portrait!!

I wish I knew the answer to your question Shari, my eldest is now 40 years old and my yougest(still at home) is 21. I also have two sons aged 37 & 39, the three eldest with my first wife. Excellent comparison photo's, it's nice to be able to keep a record, I have albumns full of mine in early years, but as they grow older they get camera shy for some reason. Ernie will be back home with you before you know it, but then he will want to travel all the more. You know about fledglings and stretching their wings. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!

Looks like Ernie is one that will have to take his ID to bar, I was like this, at 12 I looked 9 LOL, great captures thos Shari, he hasn't alterered much I think, just imagine the big warm hug when he comes home, graduiated a grade A student :)))