Happy Halloween!

Witchy-Poo

Last Saturday I felt like doing something festive. Because of the weather in the morning, we didn't go to the zoo. I guess as a mom I'm already thinking about things that Logan would like, even though he's content with doing just about anything and wouldn't know what was going on anyway.

So, we went to Gardner Village. It was just enough to put me in the Halloween spirit. Maybe it was the witches:

(this one is my favorite)

the pumpkins:

or the cool fall weather:

I love this time of year.

The best part of the night: eating sweets with my sweet :)

Half a Year

Logan is 6 MONTHS OLD! Where has the time gone?

1 Hour Old

1 Month

2 Months

3 Months

4 Months

5 Months

6 Months

Oh how I love this picture of Logan and his Grandma Croft. He ADORES her!

Logan got 3 shots today and did better than previous times. His stats are:

Weight: 16 lbs 11 oz - 45%

Height: 27 1/2 inches - 90%

Head Circumference: 17 1/2 inches - 70%

In other news,

Logan has his first TOOTH poking through. I knew it was coming soon. So cute!

He also:

* is enjoying baby food and has tried rice cereal, oatmeal, banana, squash, and green beans. So far he likes everything

* is sitting up really well

* loves playing with Daddy

* squeals and sounds like a newborn puppy

* rolls EVERYWHERE. Mommy has to occupy his attention with a toy while changing his diaper

*constantly puts whatever he can in his mouth

* his favorite game is Peek-a-boo

* "swims" while he's on his belly. He hasn't figured out that he has to lift his tummy off the ground in order to move

*loves to blow bubbles and hear himself talk

Logan is such a blessing in our lives. It's hard to imagine our lives without him.

6 month and family pictures coming soon!

Baby It's Cold Outside

Good thing I have my BEARY cute jacket to keep me warm.

(Thanks Grandma)

Lo Lo

Guess who's 5 months old?

We went to the doctor to do a weight check and Logan is 15 lbs 13 oz. Growing like a champ and still in the 50%. Mom and Dad were very happy!

I think rice cereal has helped Logan chub up. He loves it, but only if its mixed with breast milk. He spits it out when it's with water.

As you can see from the top picture, he's learning to sit up! We practice every day and he's getting better and better. Logan also loves practicing his jumping skills. He prefers jumping instead of standing on your lap now.

Toe sucking has also become a favorite past-time. It's always the left foot, maybe he's more flexible on that side (or it tastes better)!

He's a happy kid and already has a hefty belly laugh.

You Make Me Feel So Young

Oh Park City, how I adore you! There is something about visiting this beautiful mountain town. It makes you feel like you've traveled a great distance to get there. The scenery, the shopping, the eating . . . sigh . . . I want to go back already! The leaves were just starting to change. I told Benj we need to go back in a couple weeks when everything is in golds, reds, and browns.

I loved the crisp fall air. I loved shopping for sweaters and jackets. I loved eating carmel apples with my sweetie. I even loved screaming (in delight and fear) when riding down the Alpine Slide and Alpine Coaster. Going down them made me feel young (I know I'm not old, but you know what I mean). I loved how Grandma and Grandpa Croft watched Logan while Benj and I could go out just the two of us.

Although told not to race, Benj and I knew what the other was thinking. Unfortunately Benj got a good start and I couldn't catch up. Plus he had no fear and rarely hit the brakes.

I think this picture is hilarious. Benj got stuck behind a little kid and I raced past him squealing in delight, "I won! I won!" He later informed me that the red banner above us was the finish line, not the red track and he had past it first. Whatever.

Although there is a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in SLC, you have to have a carmel apple in Park City. We munched on Strawberry Cheesecake, chocolate with almonds, and Butterfinger-flavored. My mouth is starting to water.

I really don't know why we don't go every weekend.

A Wedding

Congratulations to my brother Sam and new wife Jenni, who tied the knot on Saturday, September 5th. It was a beautiful day and I'm so happy for them. These two were on cloud nine.

Logan was watched by Uncle Andy while we were in the ceremony.

"Feels like yesterday . . ."

Andy, Mom and Dad. What a handsome group.

I love this picture of Logan and Grandma. This kid got a lot of attention.

Sweeter than sugar.