Friday, November 28, 2008
God is Good!
Tonight my little boy was so exhausted from the past few days that he fell asleep in my arms. God is good. I sat and cried my eyes out watching my little boy sleep in my arms while he held my hand. Rex came in the room and put Ry in his crib. He took the opportunity and stood and snuggled our little boy. Ryan Blesses me every second of everyday. I am honored to be his Mommy.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Family
I woke up this morning so excited to have Thanksgiving at our home tomorrow. I cannot believe that we will have about 35 people coming over to our house. I have to admit at one time I felt a little overwhelmed, but the more I think about it I feel Blessed. The more and more people I tell that 35 people are coming to my home the more I understand that this is not normal. Growing up we all tried to always celebrate holidays together and over the years as we all have gotten married we just have added more family members to the madness of the holidays. I know that I sound silly, but I thought all families did this. But like I said I am quickly realizing that this is not the case. You do not have to come from the same blood line to be family. So to the Buchanan, Kenyon, Gonzales, Rutkosky, Rutkosky, Roggenkamp and Orcutt clans; Rex, Ry and I would like you all to know on this Thanksgiving the thing that we are most thankful for is all of you. I know that I say this often, but we would not be the people we are today with out all of you. The best part is that we as parents get to share all of you with our son.
Monday, November 24, 2008
The simple things
Life can get so crazy that sometime we all need a reminder to slow down. Yesterday was my reminder. Mom called us early in the morning, she had made french toast-my favorite but only when my mom makes it. It is no secret that I love to spend time with my family every chance I get. But yesterday seemed extra special for some reason. Julie and the girls stayed the night so they were already at Mom and Dad's. So we packed up and all went over in our pj's.
We showed up to Johanna in her undies, Elisha fully dressed everyone else in their pj's and Julie and Grandpa Ralph still asleep. We ate a wonderful breakfast. I was enjoying my french toast and I looked over and both my parents are sitting around this little pink table with their Granddaughters. It was the cutest thing to see my Father sitting at a little pink table. The funny thing was that this is normal. My parents are amazing Grandparents, to all of the grandchildren. They love all of them and have special relationships with each individual child.
It always is amazing that my mother's sparkly house turns into a mad house with stuff everywhere when we are all there. She does not even blink an eye. They have every toy and everything there so we are all comfortable. Leroy showed up after work. We just had a great relaxing day with family. My favorite part was bath time. All three grandchildren took a bath in my parent's big tub. Which us kids us to do. After that it was the bed time routine. Lotion and pj's. Johanna turned up the music, and everyone danced and laughed. Well some of us cried- only because it was so amazing to step back and see the innocence of all three children. The room was filled with little giggles and all of the children trying to sing. Ry even tries to keep up with his cousins. At Gram's house the kids get to jump on beds and stay up late. They even get extra treats and tons of hugs and kisses. I guess what I am trying to say is that, family is family. And simple Sundays are so important to have. Life goes by so fast. I remember when it was Julie, Brian and I in that big tub in my parent's room. And now my son is in there with his cousins. WE ARE SO BLESSED-what else can I say.
We showed up to Johanna in her undies, Elisha fully dressed everyone else in their pj's and Julie and Grandpa Ralph still asleep. We ate a wonderful breakfast. I was enjoying my french toast and I looked over and both my parents are sitting around this little pink table with their Granddaughters. It was the cutest thing to see my Father sitting at a little pink table. The funny thing was that this is normal. My parents are amazing Grandparents, to all of the grandchildren. They love all of them and have special relationships with each individual child.
It always is amazing that my mother's sparkly house turns into a mad house with stuff everywhere when we are all there. She does not even blink an eye. They have every toy and everything there so we are all comfortable. Leroy showed up after work. We just had a great relaxing day with family. My favorite part was bath time. All three grandchildren took a bath in my parent's big tub. Which us kids us to do. After that it was the bed time routine. Lotion and pj's. Johanna turned up the music, and everyone danced and laughed. Well some of us cried- only because it was so amazing to step back and see the innocence of all three children. The room was filled with little giggles and all of the children trying to sing. Ry even tries to keep up with his cousins. At Gram's house the kids get to jump on beds and stay up late. They even get extra treats and tons of hugs and kisses. I guess what I am trying to say is that, family is family. And simple Sundays are so important to have. Life goes by so fast. I remember when it was Julie, Brian and I in that big tub in my parent's room. And now my son is in there with his cousins. WE ARE SO BLESSED-what else can I say.
Daddy and Ryan
I always love when Rex has time with Ryan, just the two boys. This is a picture of Ryan in Rex's Yamaha sweatshirt. This picture reminds me of me when I was little. He is all snugly in a sweatshirt that is way to big. Rex and Ry spent the morning together. I took Grandpa Ralph Christmas shopping. It was really nice to spend one on one time with him.
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