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Not so little anymore and college bound next weekend

9 years ago

From this!!

To this! Taken today! He's all excited about being a freshman in college.

{{!gwi}}

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pam_25f
9 years ago
A very cool guy!
sheilajoyce_gw
9 years ago
Time to plan on baking cookies or Chex Mix to mail off to the dorm. My daughter loved Chex Mix, so I just used a box of Crispex and that way did not have all the left over cereal to get stale. I always added extra nuts to add to the protein.
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PhillyFog
9 years ago
Does he know what he'll declare as a major yet?
lindyluwho
9 years ago
Great pictures.
liz
9 years ago
How wonderful...I hope you got lots of stamps reserved for those care packages you're gonna be sending him!! Where is he attending college?
glenda_al
Original Author
9 years ago
Two years, he's going to Jacksonville State, taking his basics.

He's leaning towards wildlife management.

Trying out for the baseball team in September.
OklaMoni
9 years ago
WOW, quite a transformation! and cute....

:)

Moni
hounds_x_two
9 years ago
Many reasons for you to be proud!
Wishing happiness and success for him.
teresava
9 years ago
Wow, time flies! I remember when he was a little guy. Congrats and good luck to him! College was one of the best times of my life, and where I met my DH!
grandmamary_ga
9 years ago
My best wishes to your grandson on his new adventure and to you too. I know that you will miss him being around from time to time. I have 2 grand daughters off to their first year in college. Their grand father is having a real hard time with his girls going off on their own.
Mary
PhillyFog
9 years ago
No doubt he'll make that BB team with his history! Based on his love for his gramma, he seems to be a gentle soul, perfect for that field of study. That little doll on the rocks grew into a handsome young man!
carol_in_california
9 years ago
It has been so great to see Parke, Jr. grow up!
I am looking forward to his Major League Baseball career.
Thanks for posting the pictures, Glenda.
clubm
9 years ago
He was a little cutie then and big cutie now!! :o). Wishing him the Best of Luck. You must be very proud of him. Congratulations!!
eileen101
9 years ago
Such a handsome young man!
Eileen
lisa_fla
9 years ago
Wildlife management sounds like a great fit. He seems very outdoorsy. How far away is the college? So proud of him!
ont_gal
9 years ago
Wow Glenda,i remember his being so young-has he ever grown into a good looking young man-Congrats to Parke Jr.!
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
It's been fun watching him grow up into the handsome young man he is today. I am sure he has a great future in front of him.
sleeperblues
9 years ago
Handsome guy!
Georgysmom
9 years ago
From pitcher to catcher (Gunny). They're both cuties!
wanda_va
9 years ago
That's our guy! Good-looking, great pitcher, wonderful grandson. I wish PJR all the best at school and in his future.

Thanks for sharing those two pictures for comparison. Doesn't seem possible that he is all grown up!
caroline94535
9 years ago
Glenda, I thoroughly enjoy all the post you make, most especially the ones that share the friendship and love you and your grandson share.

You are both truly blessed. Thanks for including me in this joy!
lindaohnowga
9 years ago
Time flies by so quickly. It has been fun watching him grow up. I wish him success in his chosen field. You have every right to be proud of him, Glenda. He's a great young man.
chisue
9 years ago
Fun to see the new pup, but more fun to see the 'boy'! Thanks for sharing. (If his dad thinks that dog is going to fill the empty space at home...nope.)
socks
9 years ago
You are rightfully soooo proud, Glenda. How satisfying to see him grow to be a fine young man. You had a hand in that, of course. Thanks for sharing your dear grandson with us.
suzieque
9 years ago
Glenda, I love your adoration of Parke, Jr. I have a young person in my extended family that I feel the same about. They can do no wrong, even when they do wrong! Haha!

Parke, Jr. has certainly grown from an adorable little boy into a fine, handsome young man. And I know he adores his grandmother.
party_music50
9 years ago
Sounds like a great school plan and vocation. Love the pics! I wish him great success.
marie_ndcal
9 years ago
Thanks for the update, I too have a GD starting college in CA with her sister starting her 3rd year.
I wish Parke, Jr the best.
Toni S
9 years ago
It's amazing we have been around the KT since 1998! Now our toddlers are moving away and many of them have families of their own. My middle daughter,Michele (right), is off to University of Omaha this month and I'm going to miss her tons.
I have a feeling Parke is going to love college.
Granlan_TX
9 years ago
What a great time for this fine young man! I know you are so proud Miss Glenda.
susie53_gw
9 years ago
Such a handsome fella!!! I know how proud you are of him!!!
marilyn_c
9 years ago
What a handsome young man!
ellendi
9 years ago
What an exciting time! Glenda, great pictures of Parke. Toni, you and your daughter both look great in that pictures.
glenda_al
Original Author
9 years ago
Toni, what beautiful daughters you have!
Charlee_MO
9 years ago
Wow! PJR has grown into a handsome young man! I know you're proud, Glenda.

Thanks for sharing.

(I know I posted here earlier but I don't see it now)

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