Hello everyone! I have really been thinking a lot about the elections next week, and I have to say, where does one begin when trying to express their feelings on such a hot topic? First and foremost I ask that we all pray for the Lord's will to be done. I do believe that this is a pivotal election that can change America's future. I ask you, do you really know WHY you are voting for your candidate? Is your decision based upon the principles that our country was founded on? How many of us can actually say that we have truly researched each candidate, and not only that, but that we are truly looking for the person whom our forefathers entrusted to uphold the United States Constitution. I have personally grown a lot in this area over the recent years. However, I'm sure I'd be accurate to say that most Americans are looking for the candidate who fits their personal lifestyle, agenda's, upbringing, etc. the most. In fact, I'd go so far as to say, in a few short years I'm not sure that our Constitution is going to matter much anymore. Why is that? I believe it is because United States Citizens have wandered so far away from what (rather I should say Whom) our constitution was founded upon. The Bible tells of the story of the foolish man who built his house on a foundation of sand, and the house came tumbling down. And then there was the wise man who built his house on the ROCK, and his house stood firm. This is in reference to the fact that our lives, home, principles, relationships, everything in our lives should be centered around God. If God is the foundation that our homes should be built upon, than how much more should our country have this same firm foundation? Well folks, I ask that you search your hearts and ask the Lord to reveal to us what we can do for our country. I could go on and on about this topic, but instead, I ask that Holy Spirit to take control and work in each one of us to do what is right. I will leave you with this challenge. Research what principles our country was founded on. Research what our founding fathers believed. VOTE based upon those principles and not your own desires, wishes or agendas. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest! Now onto more pictures!

I know these pictures may be used as blackmail later, but they had so much fun in their first bubble bath together!

Cruisin' around in my birthday present.

Ethan loves the book "Horton Hatches the Egg" by Dr. Seuss! Here he is pretending to be Horton sitting on his egg which is in his nest. He's my silly goose!

Thanks for stopping by and come back soon for more Lang Family Fun!

Ayden's First Steps

Ayden got brave on us tonight! Unbelievably, we were both here to witness Ayden's first steps! He was holding on to the armoir in the living room and just decided to let go and took a couple of steps. So, we decided to try to catch it on camera and this was the best he provided for us. Hope you enjoy!

Birthday Pictures

I'm finally getting around to posting Birthday pics! Ayden turned one year old on October 21st! My baby is now a toddler, and time has gone so fast. We had just a small family get together with me Zach, Ethan, my mom and my aunt Nissie. We had a good time, but had a blast watching Ayden with his first cake experience. At first he didn't know what to think of it, but he loved eating it, and loved making a mess more!

What's this? I've not seen this before!

I'll try anything once!

Here it goes!

He is actually doing the baby sign for more.

I'm so cute!

What a mess and what a memory!

Thanks for visiting and we will be posting more pics soon! Actually, probably more pics tomorrow. I've got a bunch of cute ones I've taken recently but it's getting late so enough for tonight!

Lots of pictures!

I'm sorry I haven't posted any pictures in a while, but life has been crazy! I've got lots of pictures to share and I hope you enjoy them! Our family got to go to the pumkin patch a few weekends ago and we all had a great time!

Here we are in the barn over-looking the corn maze!

Ayden and Daddy climbing the hay bales.

Ethan's turn!

Not quite sure what to think of this stuff! What is it anyway?!?

I'm driving mommy! Can I take this tractor home with me?

Ethan's first pony ride! He loved it. He wasn't quite sure what to think as you can tell from his facial expression.

One more thing to explore!

It is such a blessing to be able to see your children experience things for the first time! Ethan and Ayden had a great time on the hay ride. Ethan got to jump around in a bunch of cotton called the "cotton bounce", and they both got to climb the hay bales with daddy! I praise God that we can make these wonderful family memories together!

On a side note, I have another praise. Ethan has started to read! That is exciting news in and of itself, but I am all the more excited because I got to be the one to teach him! The light bulb just clicked and he started sounding out short words! My baby is becoming so grown up, and I am so proud of him! He is excited about "school". We are home-schooling and he loves it! Thanks again to my husband who works so hard that I may stay home and have these wonderful privileges.

More pictures to come tomorrow. It's late and we have church tomorrow!

God is so good to us all!

As my baby turns one year old tomorrow, I have been reflecting on God's goodness to me! Many of you know what a struggle it was to bring Ayden into this world, Ethan too for that matter, but here we are getting ready to celebrate his birthday! Thank you Lord for my miracle children! I can hardly believe how time has gone by, but my God has been so good, hence today's title! Let me share with you just some of the things I am so thankful for.
God gave me a WONDERFUL husband who knows me better than I know myself! Zach diligently provides for our every need. He is a man of honor, integrity, sincerity, loyalty (the list could go on an on) and he loves me! I can hardly believe it! He is an amazing father who emulates our Heavenly Father! I love you Zach! Thank you God for my husband.
God gave me two beautiful, healthy, vibrant, and energetic children. Ethan is so smart he scares me sometimes. He is so tender-hearted and my bright spot each day! That little boy is going to be a preacher some day you just wait and see. He loves the Lord so much it is inspiring, all at the tender age of three. Ayden keeps me on my toes every day, and he keeps us laughing with his crazy stunts and his contagious smile! He loves his big brother so much! Thank you God for my children!
God gave me a wonderful mother who would do absolutly anything for me and my family! I could not list all the things she has done for us as this would then turn into a book. Mom, I love you, and thank you for everything you have done. Thank you for being there for me no matter what! Thank you God for my mother!
God has given us an amazing church family in Mountain View Baptist Church. The people of this church have been so supportive and encouraging. I praise the Lord He has given us a church that we can know the Word of God will be preached. I praise the Lord for those who diligently serve in this ministry! Thank you God for our church!
Thank you God for our comfortable home that we are sheltered in. Thank you God for the nourishing food you provide. Thank you God for the warm clothing to cover us with. Thank you God for our health. Thank you God for our friends, family, and loved ones! I thank God that I live in the greatest country on earth, the great USA!
Thank you God for my freedoms, and thank you God for those who fight for those freedoms!
Most importantly, I thank you God for my Salvation! I thank you for sending your son, Jesus Christ, to die for my sin so that I may spend my eternity with you in heaven! Thank you that you made it so simple to receive that wonderful gift of salvation and that you extend that gift to all who believe. Thank you God for Jesus Christ!
Friends, today I ask you to consider your blessings. It is so easy to take simple things like food and clothing for granted, but think of those who lack those simple items. I ask you to ponder who and what you are thankful for, and share your thankfulness with others. Our country has become so ungrateful for it's blessings. Be thankful and lets pass along our spirit of thankfulness to everyone around us. And above all else, I ask you to condider the Giver of your blessings , our wonderful, loving, God!
Cathy

Busy Day!

More Pics! Ayden is our little mischeviousman!




Hello Everyone! We had such a busy day today, hence the title "Busy Day"! My mom, the boys and myself went to the Kids Market and Mom Sale this morning and found some great deals on clothes for the boys. I'm always so amazed at how God supplies our every need, and this clothing sale has surely played a part in clothing our children. Ethan is Mr. Social Bug and made friends with all the little kids running around, and Ayden just tried to "help" mommy the whole time. Anyway, we had a great time!
I also wanted to give a husge praise. Our family and church family has been praying for a sweet dear family whose son was diagnosed with a serious form of lukemia at 11 weeks of age. Praise the Lord he is now in remission. I encourage you, no, I challenge you to go to is blog www.ethankrawiec.blogspot.com! You will never be so blessed and challenged in your life! I hope you enjoy!

Our First Race

Again, please bare with us as we now advance into the twenty-first century! Ethan and Daddy got to go to Talladega yesterday! If you know my son, you know that he is a race fan (yes, even at the age of three!) They had such a good time, and we wanted to share that with you! It is getting pretty late, so I will have to cut this short, but I can't wait to share more about our wonderful family through this blog! I will be posting more pictures with Ayden too! He is so cute, but watch out he is hard to keep up with!

Bear with us as we figure out what in the world we are doing!!!