The Boys

Here they are, the five most handsome guys in the world, or at least mine. I sure love these guys.
Finn is pulling on the camera strap so it is a miracle this picture turned out okay. He is such a fun kid. He always has a scowl for the world, but is usually happy at home. He always wants to be doing the things his brothers love, but he is also fairly independant. He will play by himself alot. He loves to figure out how things will fit together, and what items will fit inside of other things. Like toys in glass bottles, fingers in mom's nose and ears, and which things will fit through the narrow window opening to be thrown outside in the front yard. I love his snuggly hugs, and how he loves to go to bed when he is tired.
Barry is the happy one in the middle. He is the fun in our family. He is my anchor and safe harbor. We are going on 12 years of wedded bliss, well mostly bliss. It is really rewarding to look back and see how our relationship has grown and gotten stronger, it makes me excited for the future. I love when he plays the guitar and sings to me. I also love when he listens to me talk about my little problems/frustrations, and gives me the perfect counsel/advice/insight.

Aldus is the dark handsome boy in the back. He is a wonderful brother. He loves sports, music and doing what's right. He also really loves to read, and got possibly the highest reading score ever at his school (or so said his teacher). I love that he is really good to Finn and loves to play with him. I also love that he really tries to do what is right.

Payson is the smiley boy with face paint. He is great with little children and loves to joke around and get everyone laughing. He helps Aldus to be less shy. He also loves sports and music. He is learning to play the harmonica. He also usually has his head buried in a book. I love that he always has a hug and a smile for me. I love his tender heart and how he cares about people.

Kohl is the sweet boy on the left. He is always thinking and usually has some witty (usually not mouthy) comment that is a little advanced for his years. Fortunately he runs fast, and has a wonderful impish grin, because he is not quite adept at the timing of his wit. He loves to play baseball and soccer, and is just learning the piano. He never forgets anything, and is extremely determined to figure out how to accomplish things he wants. I love that he still climbs in my lap to snuggle. I love to see the wheels turn in his head, and hear his funny thoughts.

I am very lucky to have these remarkable boys in my family. Tommorrow I'll post about sweet Johanna, she has been gone alot so it's hard to get pictures.