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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.

Go Aggies!

As you probably all know, the season opener for the Aggies is against #18 University of Utah tonight. I have supported the Utes because my husband went there, but when they play my alma mater, my blood runs blue.

This'll be Logan's first football game. His outfit is both red and blue.

Should be a good game . . . hopefully.

What's Going On Lately

I'm up early this morning and it's not because my baby is awake. Yesterday was a stressful day and I have a lot on my mind. Two things I googled this morning: how to clean up fire extinguisher powder and stress and milk supply.

First, we had a mini fire in our apartment yesterday. The fan in the bathroom melted and caught on fire. I got Logan out of the house and used the fire extinguisher to get it out. The fire didn't do any damage (besides the fan) but the residue has been horrible to clean up. Our house is being ventilated and I spent all last night cleaning every corner with soapy water. The bathroom has no windows so its made it even worse. I feel like my lungs have inhaled all this gunk, but I worry most for Logan. We'll be spending lots of time outside today.

Second, I have been worrying about my milk supply for the last month, and my suspisions were confirmed yesterday at Logan's 4 month appointment. It's not that he's starving, but his weight has gone done from the 90% to the 50%th. It's enough to bring him back in a month to make sure the trend stops. My pediatrician recommended a formula supplement once a day so he can get extra calories. I'm kinda freaking out about this. I really wanted to breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months and if I was to give him anything additional, it would be rice cereal. I have a breast pump and I use it 1-2 times a day. Everytime I pump I only get 1-2 oz. So, I think I'll use Similac and see how it goes. It still makes me sad.

One thing that makes me smile is this: my sweet little Logan is 4 months old!

We had a little photoshoot on Monday to celebrate the occasion. Stats:

Weight: 14 lbs 8 oz - 50%

Length: 26 3/4 inches - 95%

Head Circumference: 16 3/4 inches - 60%

Enjoys:

Talking to Mommy and Daddy

Drooling

Walks in his stroller

Being held

Playing "5 Little Monkeys"

Being read to (Very Hungry Catepillar is a favorite)

Kicking his legs

Sleeping on his tummy

Eating

Touching people's faces

Being outside

Bathtime

Watching movies on TV (especially puppets)

Nicknames:

Buddars

Loganator

Lo Lo

Sweetness

Handsome

Stinker-pot
Logi-Bear

He is such a blessing in my life. I love this kid.

Do I Dare?

I saw the cutest tutorial for a Quiet Book. It is so cute! I want to attempt to make it but I know it'll be a lot of work. I love how you put the baby's name in it.

The letter is personalized too.

There are more pages, but these are my favorite.

I'm gonna go for it! Wish me luck!

Playtime

This video is from my point and shoot camera, so it's not the best quality. I can't figure out how to download the ones from my video camera. Anyway, this is Logan and Daddy playing. It's kinda long, but it's way cute.