As long as I’m living…

…my baby you’ll be. 

How many times did we read that book? And I could relate to the young mother with the new baby, or even the slightly older mom who sometimes felt like she lived in a zoo… But today, as I stood in the still dark morning... watching the lights of the moving van grow smaller, I realized that I have reached the middle of the story. I felt the lump rise in my throat...

I remind myself that this is the natural progression of things, that boys will be boys, and then will become men. I don’t know how or when it happened…I was too busy raising little boys to notice. Mr. Kattywhompus attributes 99% of it to perseverance. Perhaps he’s right.

And I am comforted by the knowledge that these are good men. Indeed, very good men.

So today, I hope you will indulge me as I post a few favorite pictures of my men.

~My Three Sons~

~Nash, our rolling stone, is a professional musician. When he was 17, he went on the road touring the country with his band for almost five years~

~I love these pictures of him "doing his thing"~

~Photo from his Reverend Guitar endorsement~

 ~One of my favorite photos of Nash, on the coast of Maine, during his Pirates of the Caribbean phase~

Brothers...so different, and yet with such a strong bond. It makes my mother's heart glad.

 ~Luke, the funniest person I know...

...is also our athlete~

 ~Luke, after his first half marathon. He raised over $700 for World Vision~

 ~Crossing the finish line last year~

Today Nash & Luke will move into their first place together. I’m so excited and proud of them. They will be two hours from home. Do-able for this Mom.

 This is not their first adventure together. Two years ago they hiked the Appalachian Trail…

~Nash, on the Appalachian Trail~

And last year they hiked to the summit at Longs Peak (CO).

~Nash, Eric, Luke~

~Nash & Luke at the Key Hole~

 ~Luke at the summit~

~Nash, Matt, Eric, Luke & new friend at the summit~

 ~The incredible view from the summit at Longs Peak~

I just got word...they've arrived at their new place! They're unpacking. 

On to new adventures...for all of us.

Until next time...

Rhonda