Sigh

How does this happen in a matter, of what seems to be, just moments?

Sigh....

A Visit with Mr. Ed

This morning we loaded up the boys to head out for a walk. We live really close to a house on several acres with a few horses. Every time we pass the field (walking or driving) Landon makes sure to point out the "horsies." However, they are rarely close enough to the fence to actually get a good look at them. But, there they were this morning. Just waiting for some visitors! Of course, I wanted to take pictures and thought it might also be fun to let Landon feed them a few carrots. So, I ran back to the house. I came back only to discover upon taking my first picture that the battery had been taken out to charge. It was Aaron's turn. He ran back to the house and a few minutes later I see him coming up the sidewalk on his bicycle with the battery in hand. I don't know if it was the horses we were around or if it was because I felt like a damsel in distress, but all I could think of at that moment was that my prince was charging up on his noble steed schwinn to save the day. Thankfully, we were able to get some pictures and the boys were able to see the horses. But, after all the extra running around Aaron and I did, we decided to forego the walk and head back home.

A group photo wasn't really working out

Landon wanted to feed them grass

And then he realized just how close he was...I'm honestly surprised he got this close.

I think this guy could benefit from some whitening strips!

Guitar Lessons

Not only is Landon a great entertainer, but he is also an excellent teacher. He even went the extra mile to make sure Reid knew how to put the strap on.

Landon's Many More Hats

I wanted to post some more hat pictures. Refer to THIS post if you're not sure why I'm posting pictures of my son in random head wear. Most of these are taken with my phone, so excuse the quality!

This is a huge blow-up Dallas Cowboys football helmet that belongs to our friend Luke.

Slow Cookin'

Today I discovered the joys of the Crock Pot. I found a couple of slow cookin' recipes that I've wanted to try and I finally put one on the menu this week. The recipe is called Cream Cheese Crock Pot Chicken and I found it on THIS blog. We've decided that it will be a regular on the menu in our house. It was super easy and de-lish! It also leaves a wonderful aroma in the house!3-4 boneless chicken breasts
1 can cream of mushroom (I used the low-fat cream of celery)
1 pkg. {8 oz.} softened cream cheese (I used the 1/3 less fat)
1 packet dry Italian seasoning
4 oz. can diced green chiles
1 cup milk

For easy clean-up, use a crock-pot liner. Place chicken in crock pot. Mix all other ingredients well. Pour mixture over chicken and cook 5-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high. Serve with rice or noodles. {We put it over brown rice!} Since you have several hours before you're able to eat this fantabulous meal, you'll have plenty of time to do the following:

Read a good book....even if it is upside down

Go to time-out

For doing this....

Be reminded of how drastically different two babies from the same parents can be. By the way, my {almost} 10 month old is on the left and my 2 1/2 year old is on the right...Pick on your older brother. The previous picture will affirm the fact that you'll be able to take him pretty soon anyway.

Make Mommy think that you might actually start crawling today

Do gymnastics in the living room

Be reminded of the two beautiful baby boys God has blessed you with!

Take a nap

Go to a birthday party. Happy Birthday Isaac and Lilly! {We forgot our camera for this event.}

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Finally, sit down and enjoy the yumminess that you have been smelling for the past several hours!