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Row 1: Artorium  museum, game playing, a new 6-year-old

Row 2: Happy birthday Benji, sick boy does not make for a good Monday, first soccer game of the season

Row 3: Milestone pictures, Lagoon Trail - so beautiful, tiny dancer at her first dance performance

Benj's Birthday

Benj's birthday was a bit low-key compared to a lego party, but I think he had a good day. He woke up to gifts and cards from the kids.

He got some treats, a gift card to Home Depot and money for a new suit!

My parents were in town and we invited them along with Benj's mom and nephew to Benihana. It was so much fun to go there with everyone. We were also impressed with how much Logan and Max ate (Norah - not so much). Logan even got a ninja mug and thought it was the coolest thing ever. It was a lot of fun! This is the picture the host took of all of us.

Happy Birthday honey!

Logan's Birthday Day

 Logan has been excited about his birthday for MONTHS. There was nothing on his birthday wish list except for legos, legos, and more legos. It only seemed right to plan him a lego-themed birthday bash!

Logan was lucky enough to have his birthday on a Friday, so he definitely got a full day of celebrating! The morning started off with balloons in his room:

A super excited kid waiting to open his presents!

Told you he loves legos.

He had to search for his last gift . . .

a new scooter!

 He blew out candles in his birthday cake pancakes and spent the morning putting his legos together.

I went with him to the school where he showed his classmates his poster and handed out treats.

(I need to take a picture of his poster!)

After school we got ready for his lego party!

He helped me make the legohead cake pops (marshmallows dipped in chocolate).

 We also served lego cupcakes!

His friends arrived and the party began with everyone coloring their own lego mini-figure.

Next up - building their own mini-sets. They probably would've been content to build the whole time!

Next up - Pin the Pants on the lego guy. Benj was awesome at manning the games. We also played lego, lego, who has the lego (like button, button).

Next up - pinata time! Benj and I converted a store-bought pinata into a lego piece!

After a round of being blindfolded, we let them hit it without. It didn't take long for the candy to spill out!

Back inside for the Happy Birthday song and blowing out candles!

 

 Logan was absolutely thrilled to receive even more lego sets from his buddies! He was in heaven!

Logan had such a fun time and I think it's safe to say these boys (and little lady) had fun too!

Happy birthday Logan!

Logan Turns 6

 We now have a 6-year-old living in our house!

What to say about Logan . . . he is smart (is now reading and loves it), sensitive, goofy, a great big brother, motivated, detail-oriented, passionate and so lovable. Here is our superhero (Ironman pose below) and the interview I asked him.

 What is your favorite color? Red and Orange

What is your favorite toy? Legos (he's obsessed)

What is your favorite thing to do? Watch TV

What is your favorite TV show? The Backyardigans

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Pancakes and circle waffles (Eggos)

For lunch?  Hot dogs

What is your favorite treat? Nerds

What is your favorite cereal? Mini Wheats

What is your favorite drink? Chocolate milk 

What is your favorite thing to wear? My Ironman costume

What is your favorite game? Mario (which we don't own and don't think he's ever actually played - ha!)

What is your favorite animal? tiger and lion and gorilla

What is your favorite song? Teach Me About the Temple 

What is your favorite book? Any Curious George book  

Who is your best friend? Andrew Winward and Josh Neilson

What is your favorite thing to do outside? Jump on the trampoline

What is your favorite holiday? Christmas 

What do you want to be when you grow up?  a firefighter

What was the best part of your birthday? Watching the Lego Movie at my party

What was your favorite birthday present? Skylander Legos 

Logan, the world became a better place the moment you were born. You bring so much light and happiness into our lives. We love you and are so so proud of you!

Happy Birthday buddy!

Easter in IF

 Easter weekend happened to land on spring break, as well as conference weekend. We decided it would be fun to visit my parents up in Idaho Falls. The kids were counting down the days, they were so excited! We hadn't visited since last summer!

Thursday, we visited the temple visitor center and the missionaries reminded us about the real reason we celebrate Easter.

The kids loved the interactive computer there.

It was a very pleasant day. The temple and grounds were closed due to some major renovations, but we were still able to enjoy it from outside the gates.

Bright sun. :)

On Friday we went to the Artitorium, a fun interactive art museum for kids. They loved it.

 Benj and I also got a chance to go on a date! We went to Cafe Sabor and Cinderella. Great food and great movie!

 Saturday between conference sessions we did a little egg-dying.

 Max mostly watched from the sidelines.

Finished!

Uncle Andy came up from USU and the kids were thrilled. He's such a good uncle.

Slideshows are a special treat in the Croft home.

Easter morning, these two woke up at the crack of dawn to see what the Easter Bunny brought.

They each got a book, giant balloon, flashlight, card game, and a few eggs filled with candy!

Grandpa reading the Sunday paper. 

A decorated the night before for a special Easter breakfast.

Blueberry muffins and yogurt parfaits. Yum!

Max finally saw his basket after breakfast.

 Checking out their new books. Seek and find books are so much fun!

We had a great time and it passed too quickly! Until next time!