In the Spirit of Thanksgiving

I am so thankful for the life I have and the wonderful people who are in it. I love all of you. I'm thankful for good health, the beginnings of a new day, hugs and kisses, the beauty of the earth, and most importantly for my Savior.

May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

He Did It!

This little guy made it through two whole hours of NURSERY! I'm so proud!
We went in for a few weeks prior to him being officially 18 months for "trial runs" and either Benj and I would stay with him. Yesterday when we walked in he went straight for the toys and never looked back at us. Throughout primary I was expecting to see a nursery worker with a crying toddler, but it didn't happen. We found out later that singing time was a little rough. He liked the singing part, but in between songs he would cry.

I felt bad when we came in at the end and got a whiff of Logan. The nursery worker said it barely happened, but man, it was a doozy.

I took pictures at home right after church (and after changing the diaper). He made the chain but wouldn't hold it. He liked a booklight instead.
Now hopefully he'll be this good EVERY time!

Fall Walk

Little man and I went on a little walk because I simply HAD to be outdoors on such a beautiful day. The fall colors are so gorgeous right now. I literally sighed each time I turned a corner and saw more and more beauty. I encourage everyone to enjoy it while we can! I hope this weather stays here for at least a little while longer.

Logan was collecting leaves. He LOVES being outside.

I just loved the look of the leaves on the side of this house.

Hope you enjoyed your little tour of the neighborhood!

ITSY BITSY SPIDER

THE ITSY BITSY SPIDER CLIMBED UP THE WATER SPOUT . . .
DOWN CAME THE RAIN AND WASHED THE SPIDER OUT!

UP CAME THE SUN AND DRIED UP ALL THE RAIN . . .

AND THE ITSY BITSY SPIDER . . .

CLIMBED UP THE SPOUT AGAIN!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Family Portraits

My friend Savanah took some family pictures for us a couple weeks ago. I think she did an amazing job. What do you think?

He loved his little pumpkin

The famous scowl

Tickles!

Love this one

Wheeler Farm

Last Thursday we decided to go to Wheeler Farm to pick out some pumpkins. We didn't have much daylight since we went after Benj got home from work, so I didn't get many pictures. Wheeler Farm has a lot of great animals for the kids to look at, a fun little wagon ride, a kiddie-size corn maze and a pumpkin "patch". I think Logan had a good time, but we were disappointed that the pumpkin patch consisted of already picked pumpkins placed in a lot about the size of a 2-car garage. We've heard of great spots from other friends, so we'll have to remember them for next year. We were also glad that the weather was still decent.

You're HOW Old?

Hi! It's Logan. I'm 18 months old!

18 Things About Logan

1 - I am 23 lbs 13 oz (25%) and 33 inches tall (75%). The best and only thing I liked at the doctors were the dum-dum suckers. I DO NOT like to get poked.
2 - My favorite place to be is outside, particularly the playground. I can ALMOST turn the doorknob open.
3 - Speaking of playground, I am SO brave. I go down slides by myself now and I am not afraid to climb!
4 - My favorite foods at the moment are: apple juice, dried bananas and strawberries, Lucky Charms (mostly the marshmellows), watermelon, mashed potatoes, and chicken. I am starting to get a little more picky.
5 - I take one 3 hour nap a day. I like to give Mommy a break.
6 - I like to help in the kitchen whenever Mommy is emptying/loading the dishwasher or getting into the fridge. Sometimes she needs help throwing all the stuff in the cupboards on the floor.

7 - I don't like to hear the word no. Unfortunately Mommy says it a lot.

8 - I still love books. I could read for hours. The library is one of my favorite places.

9 - Some of my new favorite shows are Curious George, Super Why and Sid the Science Kid.

10 - I love my blankie and I love to snuggle with Mommy. I am not ashamed to say I'm a momma's boy.

11 - I don't talk much, but I understand almost everything Mommy and Daddy say.

12 - I love to get in the bathroom and unroll the toilet paper. I also managed to pull out all the Kleenex's out of the box.13 - I'm very good at puzzles and blocks.

14 - I point at my eyes, ears, nose, mouth, head, and belly button when asked.

15 - I know many animals and objects and point to them in my books when asked.

16 - I love to draw with crayons.

17 - I love to give kisses and high fives.

18 - I am a kinda shy but very happy toddler.

HAPPY 18 MONTHS LOGAN. WE LOVE YOU!

-mommy and daddy