Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Life's Lessons

Here are some things we did and thought about this weekend while we were in Ft. Collins, CO for Russell's uncle's funeral. He was 41 and left behind a very special family.

1. Life is short. Make each day count.
2. Encourage each other in the most important things in life.
3. Ride a bus, train & plane all in one day with a 2 year old. What delight you can see in their eyes.
4. Walking around historic Ft. Collins one fall evening - beautiful!
5. Benjamin does most things with fervor - bear hugs and kissing on each cheek are a few that come to mind. He surprised a few this weekend when he gave out 2 kisses - one for each cheek.

waiting to board the plane
sitting in seat and looking so grownup
an amazing sculpture
Russ & Benjamin by a fountain in downtown Ft. Collins

5 comments:

AmyB said...

Oh my, he does look grown up! I love his expression in the sculpture picture! I can just hear him saying something very important!

Traci K said...

Cute picts! So glad that you were able to be there for the funeral. We'll be thinking of Jenny as she goes it alone now and do hope the kids are handling things ok too. Thinking of you all!

Elaine said...

I'm so glad you were able to go, and was so sorry to hear about Gary. I remember him from way back. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you all.

Alison said...

Thanks for the special thoughts shared. Glad you could go.

Sara, Justin, Simon and Max said...

We're sorry to hear about your uncle, Russell. We're thinking of your family. Nice thoughts, Andrea. love you guys...and we miss 'Tauxas'!