Almost a Whole Month?!

Can you believe in just four short days, Landon will be a month old! I can't believe how fast times goes by when you think in three hour increments! Landon is going through a phase of wanting to be either held or having someone sit next to him. I'm not sure if it's too early but I'm trying to break this habit because how will I ever get anything done!? I just never expected that I would love being a mom so much, it just gets better every day! I dread the day when I may have to leave my little boy and go back to work. I am praying God will work out the details...and maybe I won't have to. It's a long shot but I truly believe in the power or prayer! This last week was pretty busy for such a new baby! James cousins came to Redding, one from Michigan and one from Mariposa. We visited with them a few times, which was really fun! I'm glad Landon got a chance to meet them, even though he won't remember (and glad they got a chance to meet him). Then last weekend we went to Reno with Neil and Alicia, it was relaxing and we had a great time! James went to Cabelas and I got a new Coach wallet, so it was a great trip for both of us! It's the last time we will be able to afford anything for quite some time so we took advantage of it! We stayed at the Atlantis and watched fireworks from our hotel room. Any way, I can't wait to share more pictures and experiences of our son. Blessings to all...until next time...

For Dad and Lisa (Yep, that's right, Grandma and Grandpa!)

Landon on Grandma Sally's quilt

Looking like his daddy!!

Because my dad and step-mom live so far away, these are the first pictures they're seeing of their first grandson. We love you and can't wait for you to meet Landon! Can you believe he is already two weeks old! Time flies when you're having fun...

Landon Everett Stark

The Lord has been so gracious and we are blessed to announce the birth of our beautiful son, Landon Everett Stark. He was born on June 17, 2008 at 5:11am. He weighed 7lbs., 8.6oz and he measured 20in. long. He is such an angel, he sleeps so well. He loves to sleep on his daddy's chest and James is such a proud father! I love to watch him Landon, it just melts my heart. The bond you feel with your child can't be described by any words I know. I feel such an incredible bond with our son and I am truly dreading the day I may have to return to work! My prayers now are to keep our baby healthy first and foremost and, if the Good Lord will allow, for me not to have to go back to work. I know it's a long shot, but I'm putting the future in His hands and for now will enjoy watching Landon change and grow day by day. Motherhood is such an amazing, wonderful thing!

It's sooo hot!

Does anyone ever remember Redding being this hot in the middle of May! It's been over 100 degrees for 3 of the last 5 days, I'm dying, here. God sure does have a sense of humor, doesn't he! I'll try to get some pictures up in the next couple days but I haven't cleared out my camera for some time...it's all so overwhelming for me. I just keep adding things to my "to do" list. I had a wonderful baby shower a few weeks ago, James and I (and Landon) are truly blessed. Kerri, Chris, et. al. did a really fantastic job and made it really special. There were so many people there! It was really great and by the end I was exhausted. We received so many wonderful gifts, I didn't know what to do with it all!! Kerri came over this last weekend and basically did everything for me - she organized everything in Landon's room and made sure everything was put away. Thank you so much for your help, Kerri, you're a life saver (and Landon thanks you, too!). So, with just five weeks to go (hopefully less) we're almost ready for this little guy to make his grand entrance into this world.

As I'm sure most of you know, James didn't leave for the academy in April like we had hoped. God has other plans for us right now, which really is a blessing because he will get to see his first son be born! But, we are still waiting for God to direct us on what to do with James' work. I know His plans are greater than ours! Well, happy beginning of summer to everyone. Although it's way to early to be saying that, summer is obvioulsy here! We look forward to barbeques and swimming...