Preschool Fieldtrips and Graduation

 Logan's last month of school was filled with field trips, friends, and fun!

At the nursery. Logan especially liked feeding the fish. 

 At Wheeler Farm

At his luau graduation. The kids performed songs and received a certificate from their teacher. 

With his teacher Miss Patti. She was so great for Logan. He LOVED school.

First year of school complete. 

I can't believe how much Logan has grown in a year. I hope he always keeps his love of learning.

New House

 We are officially home owners!

 I was counting it up and we've lived in 7 different places in 7 years of marriage. Yeah, I don't plan on moving for a looooong time. I can't wait to make this place our own.

The kids have adjusted really well and our new ward is great. The whole home buying process went pretty fast and stress-free. We started looking in April. Searched for a couple weeks. Found this house and quickly made an offer. We knew we had to snatch it up fast considering the market right now. We haven't looked back or regretted a thing. We know we're supposed to be here. 

More updates to come!

Norah at 18 Months

 Norah - you are officially 18 months and as busy as ever. So busy in fact that you only let me take a few photos of you in your cute dress before throwing a fit and running away. You are a firecracker and change moods faster than anyone I've ever seen!

 You are a jabbermouth and LOVE to talk. You are starting to put phrases together. One of my favorites is "Wazzup?" You ask me that whenever there are sunglasses around. Some of your other favorite words are: oh no, peas (please), juice, nak (snack), ni-night, and many others, including names of family members. You also make great animal sounds - you know dog, cat, bird, cow, horse, fish, snake, elephant, bear, tiger (pretty much anything that growls), chicken and duck.

I got a few more photos at the park after I changed your outfit. 

You love the swings and never want to get out. In fact, you love being outside and are the happiest when you are wandering around doing your own thing. I tell others you get the wandering gene from Grandpa Croft. I have to constantly be watching you or you disappear in seconds.

 You are a smart girl and know how to point to your eyes, nose, mouth, head, and ears. You love playing with Logan's cars (which is usually followed by him taking them away and you screaming at the top of your lungs). You love your baby dolls and put them in your stroller and give them walks around the house.

You are still sucking your thumb, which is starting to worry me a little. I never thought I would have a thumb-sucker. 

Your check-up at the doctor went great. You're still tall (85%) and average weight (50%). You didn't cry during your shot and were happy as can be with the sucker the nurse gave you. 

You are doing great in nursery and love to be held by the leaders. You have a tender heart and usually all you need is a little snuggle. That I can give to you everyday, always.

Love you baby girl.

Being a Mom

Becoming a mom changed the way I look at, well, everything. 

Suddenly the world isn't mine to behold but theirs. 

I love to get down to eye level and watch my kids. How do they see things?

My guess is more simple. More pure.

One of my favorite scriptures in the Book of Mormon is about becoming as a little child. Although my kids are young, they teach me everyday. 

They've taught me to slow down and enjoy the moment.

They've taught me how to be more patient. To find the good in everything. 

One of my strongest hopes is that when they think of me, they'll remember me as happy. And I hope they know it was them who filled my life with joy and purpose.

I'm so grateful to be a mother.