super heroes

My boys have always loved super heroes. And when I say my boys, I mean Carter, Jared and Allen. This love has been a great source of bonding for the men in my life. A favorite memory of mine will always be car rides, dinners and bed times when Carter or Jared will ask Allen, "can we play- who would win?". This game, that Allen made up years ago, consists of Allen naming two super heroes and Carter and Jared discussing who would win in a fight between the two. Hulk vs. Spiderman, Wolverine vs. Thor...you get the idea. I can't count the number of times we have had long family discussions on what super power we would want to have and who is the ultimate super hero. Every once in awhile, when these debates get heated, I say something like, "you guys know they aren't real, right?". And I get a look from all three. A look that says, "why are you wanting to spoil our fun?", so I apologize and say of course Superman is the best, he can fly! Then all is forgiven and the debate continues.

Allen has a box full of old super hero comic books and Jared has read every single one. Jared's favorite Christmas gift was a surprise from Allen and I, a Marvel Super Hero Encyclopedia. It is a 400 page dream (see pic above). Recently the boys (yes, all three) have drawn their own super heroes(see pic above). Carter and Jared marvel at Allen's drawing skills and ask for his help often.

I love that Allen can relive his childhood with his boys. I love that they will have such fun memories with their dad. I hope someday to be sitting and watching some more Langford boys playing "who would win" with their dads and grandpa.