Landon

On November 20, 2003 we welcomed Landon Keller into our family. Our third son has brought us so much joy that we can't imagine what life would be without him. I was several weeks pregnant with him when I first went to the doctor. After doing a blood test they informed me that I wasn't pregnant and if I would come back in a week they would give me an injection to get me back to normal. Thank God for good intuition, I waited a week and then insisted on another test. That time it came back positive. During the the second ultrasound I remember the tech asking me if I would be okay if she told me that it was another boy. I responded "of course, as long as he's healthy". I'm not exactly sure what she expected me to do, weep and wail I guess.
He has been full of surprises from the moment he was born. The first thing I heard Harold say after delivery was "he's got tons of black hair". Now for those of you who have seen our other newborns, you know how shocking that was for us. We thought we might have to name him Running Deer or Flying Eagle instead of Landon after we saw him. I had to start inquiring about the Indians in Harold's ancestry. Honestly, he was one of the most beautiful newborns I have ever seen, even if I am a little prejudiced.
This past year with his older brothers in school and Dylan being a baby, Landon has become my little helper. I don't think I could make mashed potatoes without him to put them in the pot after I cut them up. He absolutely loves to dust, and I gladly take him up on his offers to "cween the tables" for me. When nap time comes I have to snuggle with him, and he is one good snuggler.
People often ask me who he looks like. It is true that he has a different look than his brothers. I wasn't really sure myself until we pulled out this picture of my Grandfather, my Mom's Dad. Genetics are truly amazing. You can see the straight hair and same facial structure popped back up three generations later. This picture is to prove that he wasn't switched on us.
We had a small party for him tonight even though it was a day early. He requested a farm party, and had to dress the part. The camera wasn't working right so this is a little blurry, but I still had to share it.
The rest of this week is full of activities. I will be eating turkey and stuffing for the next three days, with the kindergarten feast tomorrow and dinner at MFI on Wed, then Thanksgiving day. If anyone sees me and I look a little stuffed myself please be understanding. I'll try to share these events with you as soon as I get the chance. Until then everyone have a very wonderful Thanksgiving.