June Fun

June was spent mostly traveling.  We were gone for almost 3 weeks out of the month.  While we were home Josh worked mostly overnight so Landon and I tried to think of fun things to do that would also let Daddy sleep. We went to the park, grocery shopping, the library (Downtown and off of 43rd Ave), played outside and went to the pool with Jen and Evan.

Here are a few pictures of our little time at home.

Landon with his balloon from Publix.  He was so excited espeically since the guy was super nice and asked me what color Landon would like the most, orange is his favorite color I think!

"Helping Mom make the bed"

Enjoying the warm summer day

Playing cars

Laughing so hard he started to fall over

Taylor's Graduation Party!

We are so proud of you Taylor (even if you are going to FSU)! We will miss you!!!!

"Grandparents are there to help the child get into mischief they haven't thought of yet." quote by Gene Perret

My parents came down for a visit.  Landon loves all of his grandparents so is is always happy when any of them come to visit!

We also had lots of fun at the pool at the hotel but I forgot my camera everytime :(

Again with wearing other people's shoes

Attack Grandpa!

Playing in the hotel halls with his new ball he got from Grandma and Grandpa Gorman

Throwing the ball to Mom (who was TRYING to take a picture)

This time he kept it in his hands

May recap

Here are some of my favorites from May.


Splash park!
We joined Jen, Evan, Kelly, Megan and Jacob for a morning at the splash park in Alachua.  Landon loved it but he does love water! This was our first time there.  I think we will have to try to get there again a few times this summer.

Congrats Chaysen!!!

We celebrated Chaysen's graduation from High school with her family and friends.  We are so proud of her!

Memorial Day Weekend Fun

What better way to spend a holiday then with great friends and lots of food?

Tubing and Cook Out: Strodes, Farrows, and Williams plus Sally

Dinner with friends: Landon playing with our friends, Chris and Jason's newest family member.

Fun Extras


This silly boy wanted to play with his hat in the bath tub.

Tents are Landon's new favorite time to spend the day. It even gets him to go to sleep faster at naps and bedtime if we make a tent in his bed.

Getting ready for a walk

Big Helper- He did the whole entry way and did a great job!

My how they have grown, Landon and the birds!

Jessica!

Jessica came down to Gainesville for about a week to visit and go to a friend's wedding.  The rest of the family came down over the weekend to see Jessica too.  Landon Loves playing with his Aunt Jessie!

Landon loves shoes

especially when they are some elses!

While Jessica was here we celebrated Jamiie's birthday. Happy birthday! It is hard to believe that she is 17 and such a beautiful lady.  I remember when she was 10 and a cute little girl.  

 

Landon loves handing out birthday presents

Playing with Aunt Jamiie

I love the look on both Jess and Jamiie's face!

Our human Totem pole...

that didn't last long

This one was a little easier

Love those cheesy smiles!

Push, Push!

Jeremiah is behind the couch

I think he was trapped

Enjoying the river

Mother's Day

I really love this song and think it is a great song for Mother's Day.  This artist writes a couple of great songs about being a mother.

Me by Plumb

I haven't had
A chance to sleep
And when I wake
I wake with your dreams
I guess my pillow
Holds some kind of key
To your peace
Your peace

Me
I wouldn't trade your love for all the candy
In this great big world
Me
I feel so crazy blessed and oh so lucky
To be the place you go
When you need to feel safe
When you need a kiss
It's me

I haven't showered
And I tried to eat
But all your tears
Oh they needed me
I need some time, some time to think
But when I hear you
And what you need is...

Me
I wouldn't trade your love for all the candy
In this great big world
Me
I feel so crazy blessed and oh so lucky
To be the place you go
When  you need to feel safe
When you need a kiss
It's me

I wash your face
To make room for
All the kisses
Of tomorrow
And every day
That I get to
Be here with you
Is sweet

Me
I wouldn't trade your love for all the candy
In this great big world
Me
I feel so crazy blessed and oh so lucky
To be the place you go
When you need to feel safe
When you need a kiss
It's me

Oh don't be afraid
Cause you'll have is....
Me

My boys getting ready for church services.  Landon loves to be like his daddy

Look at me mom! I am wearing a tie too!

Our church Harvest, gives the mom's a great mother's Day gift beautiful family pictures and a rose!

I had a wonderful mother's day with my boys!  

Thank you for being my happiness and all the love you show me Landon.

Thank you Josh for being a wonderful and supportive Husband and father and showing so well that you appreciate me!

                                        I am so blessed to have the two of you in my life!

Love and sadness

We received several calls today letting us know Josh's grandmother only has a short time to live.  I love his grandparents and although it feels like such a short time knowing them I am so sad to think that she will be gone soon.  Both of them are amazing Christians and love their families so much.  Grandma Monks has made me feel like a part of the family since I met her and although she is a tough little lady she has such a big heart.  Josh told me today I remind him of her and I take that as a huge compliment. 

While talking about what to do, go and say goodbye or stay, Josh and I started talking about his Grandfather.  He is a very old fashion strong and rough southern man but if you talk to him for just a little bit you will see he has a huge heart and love his family, especially his wife.  In our culture today so many get married and divorced or never marry and just co-habitat, or just are unhappy with their significant other.  I know they have had their disagreements and I am sure they have gone through some tough times in their marriage but it is so refreshing seeing how much his grandparents love each other.  I hope that we Josh and I are that old, and I pray that we get to spend that much time with each other on Earth, that someone looks at as as I do them.  Love is the greatest thing God gave us on Earth.  His love for us and our ability to love each other.  I hope that more matter what difficults you go through with you husband or wife that you remember that in the end those things aren't really imporant and just remember how much you loved each other when you said "I do."  So maybe when you get to be in the situation that Josh's grandparents are in, though you may not want to say good bye to your love but you can look back and think I showed him or her that I loved them and I know they will never doubt that.  I am sure that Grandpa Monks kows without a doubt how much his wife loves him and I can't imagine that she doesn't know how much he loves his "Baby Girl." 


I just wanted to share their love, because I feel like everyone should be able to be loved and love like them!