oh butler...these are priceless...my favorite pic is the first one at the top...you look like an old old soul in a tiny boy body...and i can so feel for your mom living in the gray cookie cutter house...it is so cool of you to be sharing in this way...i can't wait for more...

ciao, stb...
nancy =) | Homepage | 11.13.05 - 6:18 am | #

wonderful!
Kimmy | Homepage | 11.13.05 - 7:09 am | #

i love looking at your life. it always makes me smile.
freddy | Homepage | 11.13.05 - 9:00 am | #

How handsome!

You still have that boyish smile.
conniejane | Homepage | 11.13.05 - 12:18 pm | #

Awesome pics, Butler!

I'm sorry your Mom had it rough while your Dad was on travel. I don't do well, either, when my husband is out of town. :P
sithsnoopy | Homepage | 11.13.05 - 1:43 pm | #

the pictures tell your story so beautifully.

you are an amazing person, alright. what a rich history of the struggles families deal with. and the perseverance.

your mom must have thanked the universe for giving her a son like you!
annie | Homepage | 11.13.05 - 2:18 pm | #

Man oh man, even then you would do "hand stands".

And that little Munchkin in the first photo, so cute, soooooo cute.

RQM
red quilt maker | Homepage | 11.13.05 - 4:27 pm | #

Oh yay!! So wonderful--the photos of our adorable and also the story. Can't wait for next week.

I got a postcard from Korea once--traveling boyfriend--and it had a cute little guy on the cover. I swear it's you, in a cowboy hat. Have to find it...
inger | Homepage | 11.13.05 - 5:49 pm | #

Good for your father...

And good for you, too. I love these pictures, and love reading your story. *hug*
CrackerLilo | Homepage | 11.13.05 - 7:16 pm | #

I love these pics, I'd post some of myself but my Mother and sisters have them all.
GayMadHousewife | Homepage | 11.13.05 - 8:01 pm | #

Ahhhh, see you've always had the power, dear.

The power to amaze and dazzle.

Beautifully written and presented.

Even then you were a style icon.

My oh my.

I just want to hug you for a very long time.

x0x0x
Blogzie | Homepage | 11.13.05 - 10:08 pm | #

i came back to say good night to the adorable little boy in the top photo...look at the face on that little boy, and then look at the butler's bio pic...same grin...

much love to you, stb...

ciao...
nancy =) | Homepage | 11.13.05 - 10:44 pm | #

What happened to "Smoking Sunday" pictures??
Lol...

These are awesome, the one of you holding the camera is so iconic of the suburbian bliss movement (complete with your Mother's depression!). The row of manicured lawns in the background, your flat top hair, the camera...just classic.

Thanks for sharing....

Take care,
Sublime
Sublime | Homepage | 11.14.05 - 8:06 am | #