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Oh Yes He Did…

October 31, 2014 By Lena

That moment when you push your own missed youth on your children.
DSC_1879Let’s just say that Top Gun’s “Maverick” was not Ryder’s first choice in Halloween costume… but once he saw the look on daddy’s face, he sacrificed his own desire to fulfill daddy’s one wish… to be Tom Cruise, if even for a day. #dangerzone

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Halloween, Maverick, Top Gun

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  1. Melinda L.

    October 31, 2014 at 10:21 am

    Awww that’s so sweet! They look so handsome together :)

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      Thank you, Malinda!

  2. Judy Cowan

    October 31, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Way to go Ryder! They do make a handsome pair! Happy Halloween!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:21 pm

      Yes, indeed they do! Happy Halloween to you too!

  3. Anne Taylor

    October 31, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Lol, this made me chuckle! Ryder is so good to his dad!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:24 pm

      I totally agree, Anne!

  4. Guppy

    October 31, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    What a devoted kid – sure loves his daddy!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:25 pm

      I couldn’t more, Guppy!

  5. Marissa

    October 31, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    Ryder is only 6 yrs old and look how tall he’s grown. They both look handsome for sure!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      Thank you, Marissa!

  6. Lynda Cook

    October 31, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Awwww, that’s so sweet!! they are both adorable!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Lynda!

  7. Treen Goodwin

    October 31, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    awww thats awesome , they both looks so cool , thanks for sharing ..Happy Halloween Lena :)

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks, Treen! Happy Halloween to you too!

  8. Soozle

    November 1, 2014 at 8:36 am

    Awwww :) That is perfect :) I am not sure who looks happier though – those are both some huge smiles! Hope you had a great Halloween!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      I completely agree, Soozle!

  9. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    November 1, 2014 at 8:51 am

    that was very sweet of him. compassionate heart at an early age.

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:41 pm

      I couldn’t agree more, Chandra!

  10. Lee-Ann

    November 1, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Awww – this is so fabulous!!!! Love, love, love it!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Thank you, Lee-Ann!

  11. Athena

    November 1, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Awww that’s so great!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      Appreciate it, Athena!

  12. Tricha F.

    November 1, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    What a handsome pair! Sure daddy will give in to something Ryder wants to do one day.

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      Thank you so much, Tricha!

  13. MrDisco

    November 1, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    get him a motorcycle for Christmas to complete the ensemble

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      That’s good thinking, Mr.Disco!

  14. BobbiJo Pentney

    November 1, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    What a sweetheart.

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      Thank you, BobbiJo!

  15. Yuen C

    November 1, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    Nice picture!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      Thanks, Yuen!

  16. Holly

    November 2, 2014 at 2:45 am

    This is great!! Ryder looks adorable :) Great costume idea!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Holly!

  17. JaimeeM

    November 2, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Wahahah omg, thats fantastic. They both look great!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      Thanks, JaimeeM

  18. Victoria Ess

    November 2, 2014 at 10:53 am

    Amazing costumes!!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      Thank you, Victoria!

  19. ivy pluchinsky

    November 2, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    aww that is super cute!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:49 pm

      Thanks, Ivy!

  20. Florence C

    November 2, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    Awesome picture. Great looking guys.

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:49 pm

      Appreciate it, Florence!

  21. MrDisco

    November 2, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    it would have been hilarious if you had a goose (toy or otherwise) to tag along

    • Lena

      February 27, 2015 at 9:52 am

      I totally agree, MrDisco!

  22. Jenn H

    November 3, 2014 at 8:20 am

    Oh, this is too cute – as a HUGE Top Gun fan, I chuckled at this! Your kid is a true sport!

    • Lena

      February 25, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      Indeed, he is! Thank you so much Jenn!

  23. Darlene Schuller

    November 3, 2014 at 8:36 am

    lol!! Your boy has a big heart <3 Your husband has big dreams lmao!! <3

    • Lena

      February 26, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      Haha I think so too!

  24. Flora M

    November 3, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    LOL ! So cute that Ryder “humoured” his dad on Halloween ;) They make a good duo :)

    • Lena

      February 27, 2015 at 9:34 am

      Yes, they do, Flora!

  25. caryn salageanu

    November 3, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    Thats awesome Lena! love your maverick and goose!

    • Lena

      February 27, 2015 at 9:35 am

      Thank you, Caryn!

  26. marierose mendiola

    November 5, 2014 at 12:19 am

    great costume!

    • Lena

      February 27, 2015 at 9:36 am

      Thanks, Marierose!

  27. La Cuisine d'Helene

    November 5, 2014 at 11:35 am

    One of my fav movie, love the costumes!

    • Lena

      February 27, 2015 at 9:39 am

      Thank you, Helene!

  28. Stephanie LaPlante

    November 14, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    Sooo cute!

    • Lena

      February 27, 2015 at 9:40 am

      I couldn’t agree more, Stephanie!

  29. Julie Farmer

    November 20, 2014 at 6:43 am

    What a good looking couple!

    • Lena

      February 27, 2015 at 9:53 am

      Thank you, Julie!

  30. kathy downey

    March 4, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    Awe,you sure have 2 handsome men in your life !

  31. kathy downey

    July 24, 2016 at 9:37 am

    What boys will do for their Dad.Great photo.

  32. kathy downey

    August 31, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    Everytime im am looking around the blog and scroll pass this one i have to stop..its such a cool shot

  33. Debbie White Beattie

    June 13, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    Maverick and Goose fly again !!!!!! This was an awesome thing for your son to do

  34. kathy downey

    September 13, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    I think sometimes the kids just play the part to make Dad feel good,i’ve seen it happen.All in good fun !

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