Sally's World: painting my baby's smiles

About me

I'm a mum first before anything else. I run my own business and am starting up a charity in the name of my late son Aaron. But that’s only a few of the things I do. I am a very motivated person, I jump in with both feet and give 1000% to everything I do. I only sleep 4 hours a night, but could still do with another 3 hours in the day. Life’s a little mad, but I like it that way. There are so many things I want to achieve for myself and my children, I make sure I do something towards that every day. I treat people only the way I wish to be treated, and even though it means I get stepped on sometimes, I won't change. It's who I am, loving, caring, generous (I hope!!!)

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painting my baby's smiles

Thursday, 14 May 2009

This is one of my all time favourite pictures of Aaron, it shows his cheeky smile off just right, this was my favourite outfit for him at the time. We booked him in for proper photos as a celebration, as he had just learnt to hold his head up.

I love to paint, but I never used to have time, I find that drawing and painting calms me, and recreating Aaron's smiles makes me smile too. so i tried to recreate this one onto canvas for Dave...he loves it and it hangs above his desk. He says he can't look at it without smiling...as he can see how much love has gone into this painting.

Just wanted to share this one with you all!

Posted in Aaron Stephenson, painting by Sally's World

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18 comments: to “ painting my baby's smiles ”

J.J. in L.A.
14 May 2009 at 09:28
Aww! How sweet! I can see why he smiles.
Lone Grey Squirrel
14 May 2009 at 12:54
I can feel your love for all your kids in this blog. It's wonderful.
Linda
14 May 2009 at 13:15
How sweet.
Mental P Mama
14 May 2009 at 13:53
Sally, I love that! What a moment.
Cammie
14 May 2009 at 14:05
that is awesome! I sooo wish I could do that!
Trojan Gordon
14 May 2009 at 14:47
Such a lovely and heart touching post. You should show more of your paintings on your blog.
~Tom~
14 May 2009 at 15:14
What an awesome painting. You managed to capture the magic of the moment.
The Me/ The Wife/ The Mom
14 May 2009 at 15:20
WOW!!!! Sal! Your love DOES shine through the painting and his smile.

Fabulous! Thank you for sharing.
Me (aka Danielle)
14 May 2009 at 15:33
You are very talented! Thank you for sharing this with us!
Randi Troxell
14 May 2009 at 15:34
what a cutie and you done an awesome job... very talented!!
Niksmom
14 May 2009 at 15:37
I can well understand why Dave loves it so; it's exquisite! The talent and the love shine through.
K
14 May 2009 at 16:26
What a sweet picture of your son! You are very talented!!
Sally's World
14 May 2009 at 18:02
thanks everyone, your feedback made me smile.
Becca
14 May 2009 at 18:18
Oh wow! You did an awesome job on that painting. You are so talented.

Also, he did look super cute in his overalls!
Anonymous
14 May 2009 at 18:58
Wow, amazing picture. You definatly have some great talent!
Sally's World
14 May 2009 at 19:32
thanks, i only ever paint the kids though, the love thing i guess...and don't usually show my stuff...maybe not so confident...
SmartAssMom
14 May 2009 at 23:41
Beautiful picture AND painting! You're very talented!
Unknown
15 May 2009 at 00:11
that is so very good xx

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Latest IssueMarch/April 2008

Issue 39

The current issue of SEN Magazine includes articles from our Dyscalculia, Visual Impairment and Behaviour Specialists. There is a ten-page debate section focusing this issue on home education v. school education, and we have features on ADHD, sensory integration and Teens Plus, a pilot project running in Scotland. We also have a new point of view section written by a teacher and a parent. Plus! previews of Special Needs North and Naidex, and much, much more! Subscribe today and be SEN-aware.