Life with Boys

I took the boys to Kickapoo for a picnic today. Then we walked the
trails past the bridge. They LOVED it. We took a 2nd trail that took
us to a little "island" (what we called it when we were little) and the
boys were brave enough to scoot down on their bottoms to get to it.
They threw rocks, got dirty and laughed uncontrollably. It was a perfect day,
even when Eli fell in a pile of mud. I did stretch them a little too
long because the walk back was a little much for Eli. He kept stopping,
sitting on the ground saying "WHEW!" I couldn't really hold him because
he was covered in mud. He was trooper and made it. We got back at 1:00
and they went down at 1:30. Both fell asleep in about 5 minutes. Love
my boys!!! Owen wants to take Aaron there. On the walk back he said he
missed daddy on days like this. So sweet.

Just an update on my wonderful life with boys. I think I'll be just
fine if God gives me another precious boy!!



I'm not sure whey my blog is cutting off sentences. I can't seem to fix the format.

I love that you are mine...too.

I don't feel you yet, but I know Who placed you there
You are my little miracle, just you and I share
This lasts for only 9 months, something no one else can have
I will treasure this time with you, every kick, every hiccup and even every bounce
I love you little one...see you in 7 months.

I love that you are mine.

I love that you came into my life.
I love the dates February 12th and 13th.
I love to watch your bond of brotherhood grow.
I love that you are mine.

Owen's Day

Happy Birthday to my adventurous, creative, brave, silly, sensitive and very smart 4-year-old boy. On February 13, 2006 you changed our lives forever. We love you.

Where has the time gone, by sweet little man? Happy 2nd Birthday. We LOVE YOU!

It's been a while...

Life keeps moving faster than I can keep up with. I have so many pictures just sitting in this computer, waiting to be edited and placed on this blog and in photo books. I also have this thing called "life" to attend to, so those photos will have to wait. I would like to share a few fun pictures from our recent adventure down the lane of LOVE.

My cousin Matt called last Thursday, telling me that he was going to purpose to his long time girlfriend, Joy on Friday (nothing like last minute planning). He asked if I would take pictures of the special moment. Wow. I was shocked. No one has ever asked me to take pictures, let alone, of such a special moment. I said yes right away and started my attempt at finding child care. In the end, the boys came with me. We stashed them up in Joy's roommate's room with a movie and some candy (It think that's what a good mommy would do.) Owen loved that Matt had asked him to help take the petals off of the dozen roses he had bought. Owen kept telling me that Matt and Joy were getting married today.

Then, the big moment came. Joy walked into her apartment, found rose petals, roses, candles and Matt. He read something special that they shared and got down on his knee. Needless to say, it was a fun day for a mommy who is a sucker for romance. I reminded the boys that they should be taking notes for future reference....very future reference!

The whole day got me thinking about my engagement. It was a very private moment. Just the two of us, on the beach, while the sun set. Two kids, completely in love, so much so that we literally ached without the other. And you know what, that hasn't changed. Sure, we now have two precious boys that consume much of our time, a mortgage, jobs, etc., but we still have each other...and the ache to be near is even stronger today than it was almost 9 years ago.

I guess that's my sappy Valentines Day sentiment and here are a few pictures from our fun engagement day, or as Owen would say, "Marriage Day."