Tuesday, April 3, 2007

SPT- play well with others...




I really look forward to Self Portrait Tuesday. I love the fact that it gives me a chance to journal about something I normally wouldn't have thought of myself. Today challenge is "play well with others." This topic really got me thinking. When I met Steve I was really kind of a sheltered girl. I was one that was kind of afraid to try new things. I didn't have any brothers growing up. Maybe this had something to do with it? I married Steve, and new I was in trouble! This man LOVES to play! We then had Benjamin, Nathaniel, and Jacob. Three boys in three, and a half years. I have stated before these boys are ALL boy! They love to play, and play hard. They learned from the best, their Dad. Sarah came along 4 1/2 years later. Sarah also loves to have fun! All of these years later I find myself skiing, quadding, hiking, water skiing, fishing, etc. I love being with my family. I do whatever they do. I have learned to have fun!!!!!!!! Here are some pictures that Sarah took of Steve, and I last night right before our walk. I think they fit great because Steve has been encouraging me to have fun, and play for the past 22 years! He has always been my cheerleader. Thank you Steve!

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Blogger jenny said...

Go Suns!! I couldn't help but notice his cheery shirt. I wish my husband would walk with me. Sweet post. Okay this sounds crazy, but I didn't realize you had three boys too and one daughter. We do have a lot in common.

April 3, 2007 at 7:05 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

this is a great post! my husband and my son play HARD, too, and sometimes it can be totally overwhelming for me!!

April 3, 2007 at 7:38 AM  
Blogger Sarah said...

I think it is so great that you and steve still have so much fun together. I hope that we'll still be having fun together after 20+ years together. My family is like that and we love to play and do all of those things.

April 3, 2007 at 9:08 AM  
Blogger Trisha said...

My family is a play hard family too, we love the outdoors and all that comes with being outdoors... I love that you still have that much fun together. What a sweet man to go on walks with you, most men don't do that.... Hope all is well and you are still having fun with Donna. I am jealous....

April 3, 2007 at 9:45 AM  
Blogger sista # 2 said...

Don't you think your family is tight & likes being together because of the FUN you guys make!!?
Way cool. love the pix!! cute ;)ciao

April 3, 2007 at 10:47 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That is so cool that you have so much fun with your family. After 20 years of marriage I sure hope that I can have fun with my family, like you guys seem too.

April 3, 2007 at 12:07 PM  
Blogger Buffy said...

You guys are so cute. I love your post. I love to read about how much fun you guys have together as a family. I can only hope that when my kids are bigger that we can continue having fun together.

April 3, 2007 at 12:21 PM  
Blogger Michelle Alley said...

Thanks for your post! It reminded me of how much my husband has helped me come out of my shell. The world really isn't a small place - that's what he's taught me. It will be 14 years in June!

Thanks again!

April 3, 2007 at 1:33 PM  
Blogger Rachel said...

Great pictures! Isn't it great to have a man that encourages you to PLAY!? Love the post...thanks for sharing such sweetness!

April 3, 2007 at 2:05 PM  
Blogger Kristen said...

Wow, i can't believe that you had 3 boys in 3 and a half years. Then a girl 4 years later. That is so neat!
I love your post and pictures!!

April 3, 2007 at 2:25 PM  
Blogger Christina said...

ahh cute pics! amazing to have 3 boys in that short of a time--then a girl- how fun!

you guys do play hard- thats awesome!

April 3, 2007 at 2:27 PM  
Blogger sarah ann said...

Hey Mom! You and Dad are so funny! I love you!!!

April 3, 2007 at 9:27 PM  
Blogger Amy said...

You two are so cute together, and isn't it funny how our husbands change us. In some ways I'm far more adventurous with Jim than I was ever on my own.

Your family sounds so fun!

April 3, 2007 at 10:24 PM  
Blogger ivygirl said...

I hope that in 22 years Jeff and I can be just like you and Steve...

You still have that glow to you and i can tell the love you have for each other...

Thanks for sharing michelle!!!

April 4, 2007 at 7:45 PM  
Blogger Carolee said...

3 boys in 3 1/2 years!! I am amazed. I had my 2 two years apart and I think I am waiting a little while for the next one:)

April 4, 2007 at 9:20 PM  
Blogger donna said...

What a great post!!
Thanks so much for sharing it with us!

I hope in 22 years Ryan and i can be just like you and Steve:)

April 4, 2007 at 9:35 PM  

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