HEADS SWIVELED AS THE FIRE engine red Mercedes turned onto Central Avenue.
Behind the wheel, the young driver steered his luxury car around cones and navigated past rows of parked vehicles to the delight of an appreciative audience.
It was a sweet moment when the preschooler arrived at the July 15 Faribault Downtown Car Cruise Night.
I was delighted to catch his arrival with my camera, to document this scene of cuteness, of family togetherness.
At a time when the world seems all too chaotic and violent, I found this scene reassuring.
On this Friday evening in Greater Minnesota, this little boy reminded me of the joys and goodness in everyday life. These are the moments I need to remember.
FYI: Check back tomorrow as I bring you one final post from the July 15 Car Cruise Night. Click here to read my first post in this three-part series.
© Copyright 2016 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
Cuteness overload.
I warned you…
OooooMGosh,
what a doll face.
I wonder if he’d give me a ride in his little red corvette, oh, I mean Mercedes! xxxx
Maybe…
Oh So Cute and So Much FUN too 🙂 I love that commercial where the Dad asks his son if he is ready to drive and the son picutres in his head what it would be like and he says no and continues to drive his toy car – ha! In growing up around and on farms I have been driving since I was 11 and had my snowmobile permit by 13 and farm permit by 15. I am going to hire a chauffer in my later years to drive me around – hehe 🙂 Nothing better than riding in style! Happy Day – Enjoy
I am not familiar with that commercial.
If you could have any car, what would it be?
Love the late-60’s to early 70’s cars and the 1950’s trucks. My dad was a GM guy for 30+ years. My truck could be considered a classic since it is 12 years old. I cannot just pick one favorite since I have multiple favorites.
We have vehicles that are 11 and 13 years old. Nothing too new at our house ever. My husband, an automotive machinist, keeps everything running.
Good to have a machinist that keeps everything running. That kid’s expressions are priceless in that commercial. It makes you think back to when you were a kid and you could not wait to drive. Then you find out driving has it moments at times.
Yeah, Craves, I love that commercial too, especially his daily tribulations.. The kid’s expressions both verbal and facial are great.
YES!!!! I think we all are threatened with “input overload” that overshadows, and unbalances, our reality perception. Having a “horizontal focus” does have a darkening/dooms-day effect on one’s outlook!
Another insightful comment, especially your reference to a “horizontal focus.”
Wow, that’s not your typical, run of the mill, vintage, toy automobile, that’s a fully; “tricked-out”, “chick magnetic”, “dual exhausting” “power-statement”.. And that young “dude” fits the ride!! Awesome pics and subject Audrey.
Thanks, Jake. I like your assessment of the car and driver. You made me smile.
That little guy is too cute
He sure is.