Landon is 21!

Landon turned 21 on May 19th, 2016.  Yes, that is how behind I am in blogging. 

I honestly don't know when this happened?!? Landon 21!

It was like yesterday when this precious boy came into our life.  When they handed me this adorable blonde hair, blue eyed little guy. I was changed forever. Not to mention thrilled that my very long labor and delivery was over. I was minutes away from a c-section, but by the grace of God, it didn't happen.

The next few months I was sleep deprived, dehydrated and in a delightful daze. 

 Here he is a few hours old. Oh, how I loved this little guy immediately.

His first birthday....

21 years later...and I love him even more. 

Getting ready to eat his sugar cereal.  Some traditions don't change as we get older. :)

I think Max is trying to put up a 21 with his fingers. Not sure?

Our 21 year old son (who looks 16, and one day he will appreciate it!) 

My time with him is limited these days. But I am thrilled he's walking and serving our Lord. He has good friends, does very well in school, he's easy going, funny and unselfish. 

But that is why I miss him. 

I pray he goes to our Lord for every direction and decision in life. That he lives for him all the years of his life. If my children love Jesus, my job as a mother is complete. It's not perfect, but complete.

Happy 21 birthday, son! You will always be my sonshine and I love you very much. 

Las Vegas (March 2016)

Anyone who knows me, knows I don't hold back on my opinion. (I wish I could, really I do!) But there are just some things it's hard for me to keep quiet about. And LV is one. 

I had not been in over 17 years, and I can go the rest of my life not ever visiting again.
There is one problem. A dear friend of ours lives there, and Payton will more than likely have another soccer tournament there this year.  (The reason we went in the first place.) 

That city just makes me sooooo sad. There are many lost souls and the desperation to make a buck is heartbreaking.  Anything moral or pure or wholesome is desperately lacking.

Watching so many sit at those machines hoping that winning big is the answer to their problems. 

Partying through the night.

And I can not even repeat some of the filth I witnessed walking down the old strip.
 A place that is "suppose" to be family friendly. 

But I have always tried to find the good in a place (and a person!).  So here goes: the architect of the hotels/casinos are pretty incredible. The food was good, and the kids enjoyed the roller coaster.  Okay, I did it. I said something nice about LV.  

We had a good time as a family.  The four of us being together for a long period of time does not happen to often. Unfortunately. 

My gang with our friend Tony.

These were the only slots we touched. Candy slots.  :)

Inside the Venetian

Payton and I

Just because I love these signs and a fake sky. It really felt like you were outside. Very cool.  

My son trying to act like he doesn't mind us taking a picture.  

Payton enjoying an ice cream by the Eiffel Tour. 

 Apparently the roller coaster was a good one. :)