My 7th Grandchild, Rockwell Elias Kravetz (RockE) for short, was born on this date in 2010. Happy 5th Birthday RockE!!
I love and adore all 10 f my grandchildren. Each has their own personality and style. Rockwell is my uber-pleasant one.
Rockwell is special in that he is the first “Kravetz” of his generation in the Alexander Kravetz (my grandfather) line. His middle name is also that of Alexander’s father Elias (his great great great grandfather). I was the first in my generation and Seth was the first in his as well. I think it is cool that we are now 5 generations from Alexander Kravetz.
Rockwell in Sept. 2015 with his new brother Sam. (photo by Marissa Noe)
Back in 2012 all of the family was in Lexington and we were able to get a four generation photo with my stepfather Joe Kravetz, me, Seth and Rockwell. Not many are able to get four generation photos like that, so it is really special.
A Four Generation Photo – Seth, Rockwell, me, Joe Kravetz – taken Dec 2012
Rockwell shortly after he was born in 2010
Holding RockE on Oct. 12, 2010..he was one day old
Rockwell was the only grandchild that has actually lived in our home. While Seth was going to UK, they lived in the upstairs section of the house, so we got to see Rockwell often, when he was young.
Honestly, that is a joy and blessing in and of itself. It had been many years since a baby had resided in the house. Babies bring such happiness and love into a home and Rockwell certainly did this.
Seth, Holly and Rockwell in Fall 2014
Seth graduated and soon moved to Ohio for a job and then later to Connecticut. Our opportunity to see Rockwell was lessened as a result.
Most children his age are pretty hyper, but Rockwell is even keeled, pleasant almost always and certainly friendly and good natured.
When he has visited he was never shy and was always willing to sit with Grampz for a quick book read, etc.
I really count myself blessed to have this joyful young man in my life and the life of my family. Following are a few joyful moments and a couple of other photos of this smart, handsome and AWESOME grandchild of mine.
Three generations of Kravetz guys getting ready for the UK Wildcats to down the U of L Cardinals in 2014
RockE and his mom and dad in Connecticut. Their future is so bright they gotta wear shades
Hanging with Grampz in 2012
Rockwell in a ponderous moment
Hanging with Grampz at Old Orchard Beach in Maine, Sept. 2015
Future Engineer – No Doubt!
Hanging with Grampz and cousins in Connecticut, 2015
First day of school
Taking god care of new little brother Sam in Sept. 2015
Can you blame me for wanting to be a PROUD GRAMPZ??
Handsome boy
My daughter Marissa captured some early moments of his life in this great video, which I thought I would share here.