Spring and Such...

It finally feels like spring. It was about 80 degrees yesterday and in the 70's today! There's something magical about being able to lay a blanket on the grass and take a nap outside that just...sorry for sounding cheesy... calms my soul. It's probably scientific, you know, vitamin D from the sun and such. But I'm so glad I can enjoy the outdoors without a jacket and scarf! The best part is that Logan can enjoy it now too. I took him outside on an "adventure" where he discovered that grass is fun to pull, pine trees are pokey, and blossoms are fun to grab at! I'm excited for it to warm up a bit more so we can put those swim lessons to use and jump in the pool. I know everyone thinks their child/children are the cutest in the world, but I'm going to say it anyway. Partly because you haven't heard me say it in a while, and also because it's true... Logan is the cutest, happiest baby in the world!! It's no joke. He loves to play, sing to himself, and is oh so proud when he pulls himself up onto: the couch, the ottoman, the bathtub, mommy, daddy... anything! His face is so smiley that you can tell he's smiling even when his back is turned to you. He has such personality and reminds me everyday that it's a blessing to be alive, to see, to hear, to walk, to run, to crawl, to eat, to read, to laugh, to love. He's just learning about all those things that I so easily take for granted. And he LOVES to learn. He's so smart already! He remembers everything and after watching me do something, he tries to repeat it himself. I have to admit, I had heard that motherhood was incredible, but until I have experienced it for myself, I had no idea just how remarkable it really is. I am so grateful that I have been blessed to be Logi's mother. Sorry no pics with this post... I can't find the USB for my camera but I'll keep looking.

Alive

Life has been crazy, to say the least, but we are still alive. To briefly update - the weather here is insane: snowing one day, sunny and warm the next! My friend, Melanie, and I were talking about how it would be nice to put away seasonal clothes instead of having to leave them out because you never know when you'll need gloves and a scarf or just a t-shirt. We're supposed to have some snow next week... hello!?? it's freaking May! What ever happened to spring? Anyhow, still love Colorado!

I'm training to run the BoulderBoulder 10K on Memorial Day. It's the largest 10K in the country, hopefully I don't get run over! But I do enjoy a good run and today I took Logan with me... he slept in the stroller for over an hour! I'm so glad he enjoys being outside.

Speaking of what Logan enjoys... he and I just finished our Water Waddles, mommy and me, swim lessons. He loves the pool and did wonderfully! The only baby in the class who didn't cry when we dipped them under water :) I can't wait until summer when we can take him swimming and soak up the sun! He is 9 months old and crawling now... what?! That's right, crawling! He moves around like a little caterpillar, doesn't have the whole opposite arm and leg thing down yet. But it's stinking adorable and he can move really fast! He's also clapping, semi-waving hello and good-bye, giving the BEST slobbery kisses in the world, says "da-da", "ma-ma", and "na-na", LOVES to give head-butts (or "bonks" as we call them) and is trying to master the art of pulling himself up to a standing position.

Although he's very active and spunky, he still loves to cuddle with his momma which makes my heart melt! It'll be so nice to celebrate Mother's Day with him tomorrow.

Dan is in Washington D.C. enjoying the warm weather and taking in all the sites so it's just Logi and I for the next few days.

Not a whole lot of excitement going on. Just enjoying every minute with Logan. Here are some pictures Valeri took of him when he was 6 months and one of us at the beach in Cali. I'll post more recent ones next week, hopefully!

Baby's 1st Christmas

Logan's 1st Christmas was great! I received free tickets to a Classic Christmas at The Broadmoor show from work so we went on Christmas Eve. It was fantastic! I highly recommend it to anyone who lives in the Springs. It was a mixture of funny Christmas entertainment with Sugar Plum fairies and beautiful Christmas music ranging from country Christmas songs to jazzy compilations of favorite classics. Logan did great at the show... he loved the lights and the loud instruments. Christmas day Logan was so excited that Santa had come, he woke up at 5am to open gifts and look in his stocking.... okay, definitely an overexaggeration. We slept in until about 8:30am! Logan tried to eat the wrapping paper (no surprises there), but overall I think he was very pleased! He loves his new jumparoo (good one Santa)!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and were able to share it with the ones they love!

Peanut

Our peanut is big enough to sit in his Bumbo now! I think he enjoys the new angle on life!

3 Months

My dear friend, Valerie, watched Logan for us this morning and was kind enough to snap some wonderful photos! Hard to believe he's 3 months old already... and only getting sweeter! Thanks Val - love ya!

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween to all! We took Logan to our ward's trunk or treat last night. He was the cutest pumpkin ever!

Fall Hike