Happy 30th Birthday!!!

While I am not usually one to journal on our blog I think today I will make an exception. Today is Brian's 30th Birthday! He pointed out the other night that he couldn't believe we have known each other for almost 20% of our lives. And in that 20% we have dated, got married, bought a house, 2 cars, and had 2 kids. That's a lot of activity in just a few years! I am so thankful to have Brian as my husband, the father of my children, and my best friend. He is the Godly leader of our household and of our children. He is also their jungle gym, and number one instigator for things mommy's don't usually allow! :) But I think what shows the most about Brian's charachter is how he ends every day with our son Jack. Bedtime is daddy time for Brian and Jack. He gets him ready most nights, brushes his teeth, and then puts him in his bed. Then he prays with Jack. Jack even says "daddy pray" when you put him in the bed. Jack may not understand the importance of the words Brian is saying, but I know and trust that as he gets older and the tradition continues Jack will understand the importance of Daddy praying. I am so thankful God placed Brian in to my life and I can't wait to see what unfolds as that percentage grows.


A look back at our 20%....in reverse chronological order...

Kisses from Kayla

Daddy and his boy ready for bed

Daddy and his girl

Easter Sunday 07'

Kayla Ruby was born April 4th 07'

Waitin' on baby #2

Daddy's little helper

Christmas 05'

Baby #1, Jack Ryan Snyder born Oct 8th, 2005

At Megan's wedding, Sept 03'

Honeymoon

Wedding Day July 12, 2003

A few more pics...

We got to go see baby Olive Rachel in person on Tuesday night! She's a keeper for sure!

Baby Kayla, quite proud of the mess she made! The first time she pulled out all of the DVDs, Jack ran to me saying "baby mess, baby mess". I think he was afraid he would get blamed for it!

This just cracks me up, she will eat anything.

This is Jack about the same age the day he figured out he could open the cabinet and get out all of the DVDs.

Sleepin like a baby...

Playin' in Jack's bed.

Kayla is 10 months old!!!

Kayla is still our busy girl. She is turning into a cuddle bug...on her terms. This means she will crawl into your lap for a hug and then be off for another adventure. She has mastered the art of making messes. Give her a basket of toys and she can empty it in no time at all! She takes one toy out at a time and throws it over her shoulder. And when it is her brother's toys he runs over and says, "no, no baby!"

This is the result of Uncle Isaac coming to visit. I think the wagon actually says on it, "not to be used as a child carrier"!

Kayla loves to suck on her lips...

and on her socks!

Congratulations to the Ericsons!!

Olive Rachel was born to our good friends Megan and Nathan yesterday. Mama and baby are doing well and we can't wait to meet her! :) She is a beauty!!