Lindsey is so photogenic. She loves her cousins and is such a sweetheart.
Here are most of the cousins having fun at the park.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
a little late but...
I took this picture last week when we went the park for Connor's birthday. They were too cute not to share.
Lindsey is so photogenic. She loves her cousins and is such a sweetheart.
Lindsey is so photogenic. She loves her cousins and is such a sweetheart.
Love and stuff
There is a very special bond that's been developing between Jackson and Mitchell. Jackson just cannot get enough of his little brother. He loves to kiss him, touch him, love him. Well, lately he wants to hold him too. So, the other day, we got on the floor and...with a little help...Jackson held his little brothers. He could not have been prouder...he simply beamed. He even asked me to get the camera so we could take a picture. Oh, what love. Mitchell was pretty pleased too. I think these two are going to have a neat relationship as they get older.
On another note...Craig and I celebrated our wedding anniversary earlier this week. This isn't the greatest picture...but I wanted to put something here. (ewwww, I really hated my hair that day!) Anyway, after 15-thousand diapers, 2,555 sleepless nights, 2 lost wedding rings, 67 gray hairs, 345 gallons of milk, and one emergency room visit...I'm still glad he's the only one for me!
Love you hon.
The Big Party
So...today was Connor's big birthday party. It is best described as slighly organized chaos. Not quite what I had planned, but exactly what you get with a yard full of 5 year old boys and girls. Connor enjoyed it...and that's all that matters. (I, on the other hand, was a bit overwhelmed). I'd like to say that I have great pictures to remember the day...but....there was too much going on to remember to take pictures. Hopefully some kind friends will share theres.
The best part of the day was being with all the people who cared enough to come and share some fun. Two of Connor's teachers even came. He was thrilled. I especially appreciated all the other moms and dads who helped us. (note to self....next time, make sure someone is there whose sole job is chasing Saywer!).
A few cute Connor-isms. Before the party is was a bit breezy and the balloons were blowing everywhere and getting tangled. So, Connor told us he was going to talk to God and ask him to stop the wind. He prayed out loud...then paused and waited. He fully expected the wind to stop...yet, he was disappointed that it didn't.
Also, at one point Lindsey asked Connor to sit with him or be on the same team as him....at which point Connor looked at her and said...thank you Lindsey, that was so sweet of you to ask! Too much....
The best part of the day was being with all the people who cared enough to come and share some fun. Two of Connor's teachers even came. He was thrilled. I especially appreciated all the other moms and dads who helped us. (note to self....next time, make sure someone is there whose sole job is chasing Saywer!).
A few cute Connor-isms. Before the party is was a bit breezy and the balloons were blowing everywhere and getting tangled. So, Connor told us he was going to talk to God and ask him to stop the wind. He prayed out loud...then paused and waited. He fully expected the wind to stop...yet, he was disappointed that it didn't.
Also, at one point Lindsey asked Connor to sit with him or be on the same team as him....at which point Connor looked at her and said...thank you Lindsey, that was so sweet of you to ask! Too much....
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Happy Birthday
Dear Connor,
I can hardly believe that you're about to turn 5. It seems like just yesterday you entered this world. I remember almost every moment of that day...you took us all by surprise. You arrived a couple weeks early and came in just moments, instead of the hours and hours we'd been anticipating. We loved you the moment we saw you (actually, that's not true...we loved you the minute you were created). You daddy and I were awestruck at your arrival. We just kept looking at you....your big eyes, your cute little lips, your hair..it was this kinky, curly craziness at first. (We were honestly concerned.)
Ever since that day, you have changed our lives. You have brought more joy, more love, more laughs, more tears...more everything than we ever knew were possible. No two days are ever the same with you. As a matter of fact, sometimes we're not sure what the next moment will bring. You are smart and strong, funny and fearless, kind and a bit controlling. I am so proud to be your mommy.
You are a big talker and are always sharing exactly what's on your mind. We joke that there are no secrets in our house because you'll share whatever you hear with everyone else! You're also known for saying some of the darndest things. I like to call them Connorisms. Like the time the ladies in the church nursery asked you your daddy's name. You responded "Honey...that's what my mommy calls him!" (Good thing I don't call your daddy anything more colorful) Or the time you told them that daddy "washed your crack" because it "reeked". I've tried to keep track of some of your best statements, but I'd need volumes to save them all.
There are a few things that you absolutely do not like...for example, switching to short sleeves and shorts in the spring is always a challenge...sharing your toys with your brothers can be tough (as a matter of fact, you like to carry your favorite toys around with you in a bag just to make sure you know where they are)...you don't like change and you absoluely can't stand losing. You are a fierce competitor!
God has blessed you with an amazing heart. You are so kind and thoughtful. You are quick to point out that you like daddy's shoes or mommy's shirt or that someone smells good. I especially like it when he say that Jackson is your best friend...or that Mitchell is a cutie pie. You have an incredible capacity to care about others.
Jackson, Sawyer, and Mitchell are so forunate to have you as a big brother. I don't think you remember a time when it was only you. You have adapted so well our growing family. I know it's not always easy... and your sharing and patience skills are put to the test, but with each day you are getting better.
The other day you asked me what would happen when you got big...where would we all sleep? I didn't quite understand and told you not to worry. You were concerned about there being enough room for all of us. So, you told me you were going to pray to God not to grow up, that you like being little, liked living with Mommy and Daddy and Jackson and Sawyer and Mitchell....you wanted things to stay just the way they are now.
Oh, my dear Connor. There are so many times I want the exact same thing. I want to freeze this moment in time....yet I know I can't ...I know there is more, better yet to come.
My dear Connor, I pray for you every moment of every day. Your daddy and I heard a speaker at church one time say that most parents wish their children would be happy. Happiness is find he said, but he wished parents would want their children to be good...good people with good character.
Connor, I pray that you will grow to be good. I pray you will grow to an honorable man, with the same caring heart you have today. I pray that God will bless you abundantly. I pray that we will be good parents and lead you down the right paths. I pray you will find fulfillment and joy in every day. Most of all, I pray that you will always know how very, very much you are loved...you and your brothers are the greatest joy in my life.
I love you with my whole heart.
Love,
Mommy
I can hardly believe that you're about to turn 5. It seems like just yesterday you entered this world. I remember almost every moment of that day...you took us all by surprise. You arrived a couple weeks early and came in just moments, instead of the hours and hours we'd been anticipating. We loved you the moment we saw you (actually, that's not true...we loved you the minute you were created). You daddy and I were awestruck at your arrival. We just kept looking at you....your big eyes, your cute little lips, your hair..it was this kinky, curly craziness at first. (We were honestly concerned.)
Ever since that day, you have changed our lives. You have brought more joy, more love, more laughs, more tears...more everything than we ever knew were possible. No two days are ever the same with you. As a matter of fact, sometimes we're not sure what the next moment will bring. You are smart and strong, funny and fearless, kind and a bit controlling. I am so proud to be your mommy.
You are a big talker and are always sharing exactly what's on your mind. We joke that there are no secrets in our house because you'll share whatever you hear with everyone else! You're also known for saying some of the darndest things. I like to call them Connorisms. Like the time the ladies in the church nursery asked you your daddy's name. You responded "Honey...that's what my mommy calls him!" (Good thing I don't call your daddy anything more colorful) Or the time you told them that daddy "washed your crack" because it "reeked". I've tried to keep track of some of your best statements, but I'd need volumes to save them all.
There are a few things that you absolutely do not like...for example, switching to short sleeves and shorts in the spring is always a challenge...sharing your toys with your brothers can be tough (as a matter of fact, you like to carry your favorite toys around with you in a bag just to make sure you know where they are)...you don't like change and you absoluely can't stand losing. You are a fierce competitor!
God has blessed you with an amazing heart. You are so kind and thoughtful. You are quick to point out that you like daddy's shoes or mommy's shirt or that someone smells good. I especially like it when he say that Jackson is your best friend...or that Mitchell is a cutie pie. You have an incredible capacity to care about others.
Jackson, Sawyer, and Mitchell are so forunate to have you as a big brother. I don't think you remember a time when it was only you. You have adapted so well our growing family. I know it's not always easy... and your sharing and patience skills are put to the test, but with each day you are getting better.
The other day you asked me what would happen when you got big...where would we all sleep? I didn't quite understand and told you not to worry. You were concerned about there being enough room for all of us. So, you told me you were going to pray to God not to grow up, that you like being little, liked living with Mommy and Daddy and Jackson and Sawyer and Mitchell....you wanted things to stay just the way they are now.
Oh, my dear Connor. There are so many times I want the exact same thing. I want to freeze this moment in time....yet I know I can't ...I know there is more, better yet to come.
My dear Connor, I pray for you every moment of every day. Your daddy and I heard a speaker at church one time say that most parents wish their children would be happy. Happiness is find he said, but he wished parents would want their children to be good...good people with good character.
Connor, I pray that you will grow to be good. I pray you will grow to an honorable man, with the same caring heart you have today. I pray that God will bless you abundantly. I pray that we will be good parents and lead you down the right paths. I pray you will find fulfillment and joy in every day. Most of all, I pray that you will always know how very, very much you are loved...you and your brothers are the greatest joy in my life.
I love you with my whole heart.
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sawyer
So, I realized that I don't have too many pictures of Sawyer here. Maybe its because he's always moving to fast to capture a picture...or many it's because every time I get the camera he moves at lightening speed to get to me and grab it. Either way, I thought I'd share a few of my favorites.
I couldn't post without a pictuers of Mitchell. He went to church wearing a duck outfit. I even took pictures of the duck footies on the pants...Craig laughed at me. But hey, I admit it....I'm as cheesy as they get.
It's hard to believe he's only 20 months old. He's always trying to keep up with his big brothers...he refuses any help we try to give him. He's been talking more and more. He's always smiling...even though there's always a bit of mischief in those smiles. We couldn't love him any more.
Can you understand why I have a hard time getting mad at him? Just look at those big brown eyes? How can you stay mad at all that cuteness? Of course, I'm biased.
I couldn't post without a pictuers of Mitchell. He went to church wearing a duck outfit. I even took pictures of the duck footies on the pants...Craig laughed at me. But hey, I admit it....I'm as cheesy as they get.
Summer Fun
We had our first bit of hot weather this summer, so I pulled out the pool and grabbed the sunscreen. The boys were so excited! They loved the bone chilling water (really it is, it comes right from our well so it's super cold) and splashed the day away. The only rub...I had to call Craig to come home and unhook the hose so I could fill the pool. No, I'm not that big of a wimp..it was really stuck. Craig even had to use a tool to get it separated. Anyway, the boys didn't get out until their fingers were shriveled. I even stuck my toes in for a moment...I was holding Mitchell so I didnt' stay in long. Once the water gets warmer, I'll give him a whirl.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Father's Day...
This is a little bit late, but the thought is what counts, right?
Just wanted to take a moment to say Happy Father's Day. I have been very fortunate to have a great dad and a great father for my children.
Just wanted to take a moment to say Happy Father's Day. I have been very fortunate to have a great dad and a great father for my children.
Happy Father's Day!
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