Everything a mom says in a 24-hour period...

You must see this video! Very cute and surprisingly accurate! You can tell it was definitely written by a true mom! Click below to view!

http://www.truveo.com/william-tell-overature-wmv/id/305921222

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Happy Birthday, Dad! May this be your best birthday ever as you rejoice with the angels around the heavenly throne! You're missed more than words could ever express, especially today! We love you, Dad!

Our five-month old princess...

Yesterday, our little girl turned five months old! How is that even possible!? It seems like we just brought her home from the hospital! Hannah brings so much joy to my life and has truly helped me through this difficult time since my Dad's passing. I thank God for her everyday. I don't know what I'd do without her!

Hannah Orinda-Marie
9/10/08
Five months old

How hard it's been...

How hard these last few months have been! I'm so grateful to have spent so much time with my dad especially since he was diagnosed with lung cancer back in January, but it was so difficult to watch him become sicker and sicker with each passing day. You never knew what to expect with each visit from day to day. I'm shocked at how fast his disease progressed.
This morning while making peanut butter toast for Caleb's breakfast, all of a sudden the kitchen light went out and the dishwasher stopped working. My first thought was to call Dad since he was an electrician...unfortunately, that's wasn't possible. There are so many times in a day that I'll pick up the phone to check and see how my dad is feeling or to tell him about something cute that Caleb had done, but that's also impossible. Caleb is constantly asking for Papa and wanting to go visit him...once again, impossible.
The other day at church, we sang the song How Can I Keep from Singing. At times I feel angry with God for taking my dad away from me at such a young age, but during that song it dawned on me that I just can't keep from singing His praise. It's because of God's love for us that I will be able to see my dad again. I continually thank God for his mercy and kindness in not letting my dad suffer for very long. It's truly a blessing that his disease progressed so quickly to prevent unnecessary pain and suffering. God is so good!

Dad...

Taken on August 9, 2008 at the Lashomb Family ReunionSeptember 18, 1954-August 17, 2008

Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts! You are missed greatly! We love you, Dad!

Three amazing years...

...and looking forward to many more!

David's Vacation

We are so blessed that David works for such wonderful people who gave him a week off from work plus the 4th of July! We had an awesome time as a family while he was on vacation! Those 10 days went by so quickly! It was so nice having him around and the kids enjoyed it too! We went camping on Wellesley Island with my in-laws for three nights, which added to the fun. David returned to work on Monday, so now we're re-adjusting to it being just the three of us at home during the day again. Below are some memories we made during David's vacation. Hope you enjoy!

At the Fourth of July parade.

"That was one great parade!"

Our American Princess!

Our Fourth of July cuties!

Enjoying time with Daddy!

Uncle Josh watching the kids while we were setting up our campsite (and taking this quick pic obviously!).

David, pitching our tent.

Waiting patiently in her carseat.

Posing on the cooler.

Driving with Grandpa.

Happily snuggled up in her carseat.

Counting with Grandma.

Chillin' with Grandpa.

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And now for some miscellaneous pictures:

Playing on her toy boat.


Cuddling with her blankie.
Loves having his picture taken (in case you couldn't tell!).

Hannah and Nanny.

Papa and his girl.