pics of the kiddos

Separating the Jeeps from the goats, then taking a rest.


Smooch!


Green Bean


Matching hats with a side of cheese


Bundled up cheeks.

I love my family

In our family it very quickly goes from this...


to this...

motocross

Corban and I had our first motocross outing yesterday. I think he really enjoyed it, though, they are so loud that I think he was a little scared of them yet. My sisters and Chris came along which was a huge blessing. I love hanging out with my family!

I think I'm addicted to taking Corban to do things, which I hope is a good problem. On Saturday we took a road trip to Lake City to watch my sisters compete in the Highlander Games. Later we drove south to Reads Landing to visit my cousin Kim who just bought a new house. That area is so beautiful, and Lake Pepin is amazing!

Corban's new past-time

Unfortunately for him, he won't be doing it that often, at least for the next 13 years.

he is his father's son :-)

Every other Saturday Corban and I go to the Home Depot for the Kids Workshop. This past week we built a butterfly house.

After the Depot we go to get hot chocolate.

I look forward to Saturdays with Corban more than most things.

out of the mouths of babes you have ordained praise

*a post from Emily

Wednesday evening, as I lifted Corban, I felt a pop in my lower back. I knew it was going to be trouble. I asked Corban to pray for me. This is what he prayed, "Jesus, help mommy, back feel better [followed by words I couldn't understand], Amen." It was precious to have my 2yr old son pray for me. And today, my back doesn't hurt. In fact, it hasn't hurt since Corban prayed. The Lord hears, the Lord answers. Even the prayers of a little boy for his mommy. I am grateful.

I think he likes her

Before Jadon, the first thing he would ask for in the morning was food, milk, or a Jeep - something normal right. Now the first thing on his mind when he gets up is his sister. He can hardly wait to say good morning to her and give her a tender kiss on the forehead.

Corban is very sweet to Jadon, and for this we are grateful to God! We are excited for Jadon that she gets to have such a wonderful big brother. We pray that they will be sweet to each other as they grow up.

Corban likes skiing

This was the day before Jadon was born. Emily wanted to do some walking to prompt Jadon to come out. She pulled Corban in the sled most of the time while I skied a couple loops. Corban especially liked being pulled by daddy.

Corban holds Jadon/first family pics

I hope this makes you chuckle

some Corban pics

He's going to be a big brother soon, and let's face it, he's going to be out of the limelight for a month or so once baby comes. Therefore I thought I should give him some blog time.

These are some of Corban's best friends, Elijah and Graydon.
Corban is always special!
Looks like he still has some remnant of grazing on his face.

corban knows hoops

My sister Kelsie and her roommate Sarah gave Corban this bigtime basketball hoop for his birthday, he LOVES it! Take a look!

I love my son

I do, I really do. I love everything about him. I love also that he loves me. We have such good times together. No, he's not perfect and neither am I, but we absolutely hanging out together. I love that he tells me to sit down on the couch and then proceeds to hand me a book, climb up on my lap and say, "daddy read". I love that he asks me everyday to watch "big trucks" on Youtube. I love that he loves his jammies and will stay in them all day. I love that he gives hugs and kisses, and says sorry when he does something hurtful. I love that he colors me pictures, and how proud he is of them. I love how excited he is to see me when I get home from work, and how he can't wait to do something together. I love that he holds our hands when we pray, and will often ask to pray multiple times during a meal. I love that he wants to do what I'm doing, especially projects around the house. I love how excited he gets when we do new things. I love the way he talks, and love hearing him sing. I love holding him when he's hurt and comforting him.

I love him!

I can't help but be reminded of the fact that I am God's son. If I love my son this much, and I'm a sinful, earthly father, how much more must my heavenly Father love me?! It is good to be in the fold of God. May I, by His good grace, teach my son through word, deed, spirit, and truth about the love of the heavenly Father.

He loves us!

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