Thursday, May 29, 2008

Just a few random things....

We had a FABULOUS Memorial Day celebration on Monday. In the morning, we went for a few hours to our local water park. It was really fun to take Nate on the water slides, and he was so brave! I was expecting him to really freak out, but he kept wanting to go again and again. Plus...after he and I (and Aidan) went twice together, he was brave enough to go by himself! I was one proud momma. (Oh--we're talking about the "mini" water slides, made for little kids. But still...it's a miracle he went by himself!)

My friend Rhonda posted about the great relationship her kids have. I've been thinking about the same thing around our house lately. My boys get along so well. Aidan lights up whenever Nate is around, and he loves to be with his older brother. Likewise, Nate is such a fantastic big bro. He takes good care of Aidan, and lately he's been including him when he plays. It melts my heart. I loved walking in today and finding this:


The boys are camping out together. Nate made sure Aidan had some toys to play with!


I just can't get enough of this sweet face.


This cracks me up. We set up this mirror for him to play with and he's giving kisses.
I'm lucky enough to get a few myself. It's the best part of my day!


OK--this hasn't been super exciting, but at least our families can see what we've been up to this week. Miss you all! Love you!

9 comments:

Laurel said...

Great pictures! How cute your boys are. That first picture of Aidan looks just like you as a baby. Crazy... :) And I certainly enjoy your pictures, even if they're boring (even though they're not)! :)

Alysha Sladek said...

super cute. that's so nice that they play good together. i'm wishing my kids would do that right now.... ugh frustrating!! aidan is SO cute! i love him kissing the mirror!

Stephanie said...

Those pictures are so cute! I love the moments when all 3 of mine are playing nicely. If only that could happen ALL the time - my job would be so much easier! Cute family you have.

Marcistar said...

That is so cute em! That camp out is awesome! I can't wait to have another little rugrat for Eden to love and play with! So I'm not sure if we're gonna get to Dallas before this next baby is born! We're shooting for August so hopefully we can make it happen! If we do we'll for sure have to get together!!!

Just Rhonda said...

awww those are cute pictures!!!! Love that Nate loves his little brother!

THE MACDONALDS said...

It is so good to see you guys are doing so awesome! I love your blog and your photos! You are fantastic! Ever thought of a photo profession! We miss you and I am jealous that you are back in Texas with friends! Tell everyone hello and it will be easy to stay in touch this way!

Lots of Love,
Loralee

Megan C said...

Emily your little guy is getting so big!!! He has the most incredible eyes I have ever seen!!!

The Normal Mormon Husband said...

Thanks for the link to my blog (MormonHusbands.blogspot.com). I am glad you enjoy it. I saw that people had been referred to my blog from yours so I thought I'd give yours a peek.

We normally spend Memorial Day at the water park as well. Kind of a fun family tradition. We had to give it up this year because my wife could have literally gone into labor at the top of the "death drop" slide. Not a good idea.

-NMH

Hammy said...

Emily, I decided to go private but don't have your email address. If you want an invite have Lara email me your email address.

Carrie