A Different Anniversary

(Engagement Photo)

Rusty and I went to high school together for a few years, but didn't know each other. It wasn't until the day he got home from his mission (fresh off the plane at the airport, no less) that we officially met, and then started dating and hanging out-- which we did off and on for a little over 3 years before he finally convinced me to marry him. (At least that's my version...!) He got home from his mission in May of 2000, so it's always fun for us to celebrate those memories and "anniversaries" during this month-- our first meeting, first date, first kiss, and all we've experienced in life since then. We can't believe it's been 9 years!

(dating days)

(the day I received my endowments- a week before our wedding)

(our wedding day- July 12, 2003)

Walking home from church-- G-pa Bob and Cole

Birth Announcement

3 Rabans and a Fishing Hole

With the sunny weather, Rusty took Cole and went with his dad out fishing on Saturday. Rusty likes to fish, but doesn't get the chance to very often- never mind the fact that he grew up allergic to fish and still doesn't eat any seafood to this day. Still, there's something relaxing about fishing that he loves. We even went fishing when we were dating 10 years ago-- me, Rusty, and his dad. Talk about bonding! Rusty later told me that I won his dad over because I was the only one to really catch anything or even have a bite, being the novice with the 2 seasoned fishermen. Pure luck, I was told. Well, I didn't think enough ahead to send the camera with them the other day. I would have liked to see those 3 crazy Raban boys rocking back and forth in the aluminum boat, trying to balance their body weight so they didn't tip the wobbling boat and go swimming too. Fortunately, they didn't this time, but I'm not sure they'll always be so lucky.

1 Month Old

Hunter is now 1 month old and about 10 lbs and 22 inches long, so he's growing tons. The days are passing quickly for the most part and life with 3 little boys hasn't been too crazy on my mind... Oh wait, except for days like these ones when making messes is just way too much fun for Cole and Mason! I am definitely kept on my toes by these busy bodies....



Ahhh, to have the life of a baby! And those cute yawns; I still love them.