Sunday, October 4, 2009

Cherish Your Muscles

"Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them." - Richard L. Evans

When these two boys grow up I hope they look back at all of the love they have in their lives. I hope they think fondly of all the people who adore them... love them incredibly. These two boys are blessed with friends and family who show them all the love in the world... and cherish every moment with them.

It has been a busy, hectic, and wonderful past few days. I can't imagine anything better...


Aunt Lizzy & Uncle John's visit:
We missed them!!!
Yes, Landon put that bucket on Delilah's head.
No, she didn't like it... one bit.

Uncle John must be a hoot 'n a holler from the expression on Landon's face.

I can so picture us with three kiddos... one day :)

Arms full of love.

The babes... growing so fast.

So in love.

Aunt "Gizzy" lovin's

After the Williams gang left the kiddos and I headed outside for a dinner date picnic. The air was warm... it was simply beautiful out!

Waffle Picnic

Kettle Corn Anyone?

Now this was fun :)

Three cheers for picnics!

Delicious.

Come back over here Mom!

Is he really trying to steal a bite of my waffle after what happened when Daddy stole a bite of his?!?!



Big boy with a big fork. He's so talented ;)

The kiddos are in bed... now the adults can play... campfire at The House of Rawlings!

Almost 10 years together... Jon I love you deeper and deeper every day.

The Guys:
Jon, Kevin, & JP

Kevin, Lauri, Chris, & Jon
Smore Makin' Fun!

Campfire = Awesome memories.

Who knew we would move next to some of the most amazing people we've ever met. Their marriage and parenting is one that Jon and I can look up to... they are true role models.

Even Canon got in on the action.

Sunday: A day with Aunt Tearsa... Shawn was ecstatic... Landon was thrilled to see his Gmaw (Tearsa's mom)!

Truck rides and pesky pups ;)

A flower for Mom... awwww :)

"I'm a cute boy."
Yes Shawn, you are :)

Aunt TT Time... the best!

Canon: The Super Mutt.

I can't look. I can't look. She's got that scary black thing in my face again!

Hard to believe he's only 3 1/2 months... this is going to be one BIG boy!

The Magic Thumb.

Deep in conversation?

A slow start... on their way to friendship... we hope.
Canon & Toby (the neighbor dog)

Beautiful.

Our neighbor's son, Mike, came to say goodbye to his family today... he is leaving for the airforce. While it was incredibly sad to see his family... people that we just met a few short months ago... so sad... I hope I captured something special for them.

Not goodbye... see you later.

An Amazing Family.

Dinner time... Gmaw and Aunt Sallina came by for some "almost Ashley's homemade but not quite" spaghetti.

The gang... and Lauri... our new "pet" ;)

Aunt Sallina not quite sure how to handle Landon...
Is he a newborn? A toddler? Just how do I do this?

These next few snapshots show so much of the chemistry between Landon and his Gmaw. This kiddo takes a while to warm up to anyone... but Gmaw... even if months go by, he is more than anxious to see her!

Make a muscle.

I'll make two!

Double High Five.

Crackin' up.

vogue.

3 comments:

Future Marks Family said...

Love all the picture. Cannon is geting big. I cant wait to meet him. I think you would be a perfect mother to 3 children. I think Cody and I would be great aunt and uncle to a third nephew or maybe even a neice. I believe the boys will know what family is from learning from you too. They will know who really wanted to be part of their lives growing up and who didnt. I have e-mail proofs of what kind of people some are. Cant wait to see you all in 12 more days

Elizabeth said...

We had such a great time Saturday- thank you so much for lunch! It was yummy!! I just can't believe how big Cannon has gotten- even from the pics you can't truly tell until you're there. I can so see you with 3 kids- you looked so comfy & at home with the 3 of them on your lap.

Love you guys!!

/wishful thinker/ said...

ummm so many things to say to this blog!!
I LOVE THE WAFFLE PICNIC...so unbelievably cute :)

and liz i love your hair!! :)

i just am really glad i got to spend the day with you guys :) the pics look great...especially the ones with my mom and landon <3