My THREE sons!

I'm WAY behind on blogs!!!

But I have new "found" time - so I will try to catch up a little bit.

I have been going through old pictures lately - looking for baby pictures of Aaron. He and Audrey are trying to determine exactly whom Lila resembles. It's cute!

My goodness - the years have FLOWN by! Seems like just last week I had 3 little boys. Now I have 3 incredible grown men!

As you look at these faces - and smile with me, I want to share a few of my favorite thoughts/prayers that came out of my mouth every single day as my son's grew up.

1. "A little boy is all God has - with which to make a man." - I loved that saying. I had to remind myself daily that one of my jobs was to teach and love these little boys into remarkable men. God and I were successful!

2. "For these sons we have prayed, and God has granted our petition. Therefore, they are given to Him. And for as long as they live - they are given to Him." I loved this scripture. I spoke it at least once each day - MANY times on some days. I had to remind myself that no matter what had happened that day or what might happen tomorrow - these precious little boys belonged to God and He was bigger and stronger and wiser than me - and ultimately, it was HIS job to protect them, keep them healthy and insure that they became remarkable men. I was aware at all times that the "job" was too big for me!

3. "I thank you Lord that my children are disciples, taught of the Lord and obedient to HIS will. And - GREAT is their peace and undisturbed composure." This was my prayer / my proclamation for my son's EVERYDAY! It still is. Even on days when it didn't look like this was true, I did and still do believe every word of it! God is FAITHFUL to do what we ask of Him.

Mother's day happened while I was away. I made each of the boys get their picture taken with me. They are such good boys. I have attached them for your viewing pleasure.

Ryan and Aaron and I had birthdays too. Ryan on April 22nd - that makes him 32! Aaron on May 4th - which makes him 28! And me, on May 5th - makes me 56! YIKES! I think that it is kind of cool that Aaron became a daddy at 28 - the same age as I was when he was born.

We are going to have a BIG birthday celebration soon. There has been a LOT going on - we all decided to celebrate later - probably going to have a big bar-b-que at the park/pool/golf course by Nene and Poppy's house. We opted to wait until the monsoon season has passed and baby Lila gets a bit older.

So enjoy my before and after pictures!