Back to School!

Noelle started her first day of Jr. High this week (aarghhhh) and Logan had his first day of 1st Grade. It feels like my kids are growing up way too fast. We were joined by Grandpa and Grandma at our traditional first day of school dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory. This is a tradition started by my parents when I was a child. We use to go the The Old Spaghetti Factory in Trolley Square when I was a kid. I would love to take my kids there one year, but for now there is a location a little closer to home. This is a tradition I will continue with all my children and hope they choose to pass along to theirs.

Have a great school year!

Summer Water Fun!

Do you think Logan was in heaven or what?

Gavin & Logan enjoy mowing Grandpa's lawn (not a hard thing to do with a mower like that.)

These pictures were taken with Gavin's new phone. Not too bad huh?

Logan's Birthday Quilt!
I had so much fun making this one! Logan has been into pirates lately as you can tell by his party theme, so this was an appropriate quilt for him. I decided to try and do the machine quilting part myself. I know I am no where near being able to do anything fancier that straight, well...fairly straight, lines. It took alot of time to do all the quilting seeing as I could only work on it when he was either not home, or asleep. I am happy with how it turned out, but I don't see myself doing many quilts this way (no worries Jen, you still have my business.)

Happy 7th Birthday Logan!

After waking up at the crack of dawn, and I do mean crack (5:30) I was able to convince Logan to snuggle with me in bed for awhile before the excitement took over and he woke up the girls. This is something I absolutely adore about Logan. He is so easily excited. Whether it's Christmas, a particular movie, his birthday, or even someone else's birthday he always makes it such a fun day for everyone because he is so happy just to be having a good time.

Opening presents, eating crepes for breakfast, and losing a tooth is a good way to start out a birthday!

Logan received a scooter for his birthday which he has ridden every day since.

Logan chose a PIRATE theme for his party this year. We've had so much fun coming up with ideas for games, activities, invitations, and decorations. As Logan's friends arrived at the party they played "Pin the Flag on the Treasure Map," and "Walk the Plank" relay race, followed by "Digging for Treasure." After breaking open the pinata, opening presents and eating yummy cake the boys played outside in the water. This mom was super tired after such a fun-filled afternoon. Here's the proof!





Logan wanted a BBQ dinner with his grandparents. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a super fun birthday celebration! I love you Logan, my super 7 year old boy!

Baseball season came and went so quickly this year.
Logan had his final game of the season last week. He has become quite the ball player. He is pretty aggressive when it comes to hitting, and especially throwing. Gavin's parents were able to come and enjoy the game with us. Always a nice way to spend a summer evening.

Does dirt makes everything better? Logan thinks so!
I am always amazed at how dirty Logan can get in a short period of time. After sitting on his skateboard and coasting down our slightly slanted driveway while using his hands and feet to slow down and stop, this is what he looks like.




You gotta love summer!

Several months back Logan and I were given an assignment by Mrs. Reiber, Logan's kindergarten teacher. We needed to make either a number book or an ABC book for his end of the year program. The theme we came up with is "An A-Z of Logan's favorites." We had fun coming up with different ideas for each letter. I printed these pages out as 12 x 12's then cut them to fit into a 6 x 6 album. This past Friday was his program which was super cute. I am so proud of him. He got up there and sang his little heart out. We spent some time after the singing looking at the books made by the other students. I can't believe Kindergarten is coming to an end for Logan, he is getting so big. I wish I could find a way to keep him little, but I can't. I think he is pretty awesome!