Strawberry Fields...6.29.09

I think we have some eager berry pickers on our hands.
Karen and the boys out in the field.

Don't they look delicious?

Looks like Logan thinks so. :-)

What a good crop!

Every year we try to get to the local strawberry fields to do some pickin' and taste testing! This year Karen and I brought the boys and they were all over the place. They were very particular about being the ones to carry the buckets and do most of the picking. The hard part was helping them recognize the ripe berries, no one wanted a bucket full of green strawberries. For me, the hardest part was making sure Logan didn't eat them all right then and there. What can I say, my little boy loves strawberries. Then when we were done picking, we of course had to indulge in a fresh strawberry milkshake. Dang, life is good!

The Dentist...6.25.09

Chocolate milk with all the fixings!
Does that look good, or what?

I promised we brushed teeth afterwards with his new fancy toothbrush...I even got him to floss for the first time!! Yipee!

So we had Logan's first official dentist visit today. He was very leary at first, and ultimately the dentist didn't really get to check his teeth out too much. But, we did get him to sit in the chair while it went up and down, and he checked out all the instruments, and showed his teeth for all of five seconds; baby steps people, baby steps. So, hopefully next time, she can actually clean them?!?!!? Anyway, as a prize (and to give the dentist more to do next time :-)), I took Logan over to Starbucks for treats afterwards. Life is good...even when it involves a dentist!!! :-)

Sleeping...6.24.09

Sometimes playing just wears a little guy out...his eyes gave up, but the hands are still ready to play! Life is good.

The Zoo 6.22.09

I had to get some shots of my favorite animal!
The bears were awesome.

Which two are the monkeys?

Look at those climbers!

On our way out we saw this peacock in a pen with a bunch of goats...it was amazing!

Surprisingly enough, with all the fun adventures that Karen and I have had with the boys in the past 3 and a half years, we have yet to go to the zoo together. Well, before Craig was blessed with a new little brother or sister, we decided to get these boys to see some animals together, and what a fun time it was. The boys were great. They pointed out all the animals for us to see, made animal noises galore, and were thrilled with all the fun sights. (Although I think I need to get Logan to an aquarium, as the animals he most wanted to see were sharks, whales, and fish.) It was a long day, but a great one. Oh, and the new penguin exhibit was fantastic! Life is good.

It's Party Time 6.14.09

Logan's favorite part of any party. :-)
Sophia was thrilled with her soccer ball.

I loved this clock...it's it beautiful?

Once a year we try to line up all the kids from our little gang in birth order...look at that bunch!

Charlie was full of kisses (aka bites on the cheek, neck, ear, anything he could get to) for his mama!

This Sunday Logan and I attended the 4th birthday party for our little friend Sophia. What a doll this little one is. She is absolutely all girl. This party had Dora and princess everywhere. Julie and Matt (Sophia's lucky parents) put on quite a party complete with lunch, cake and ice cream, an obstacle course, and goodie bags. I always have such a fantastic time when I get together with my "work" friends. Thanks for including us guys. Happy Birthday Sophia. Love ya. Life is good.

Emerald Downs 6.7.09

Waiting for the races to begin.
One of the horses that I won with!!!! (That's right, I said one of the horses.) :-)

I couldn't pry Logan away from Shaneo.

This is where the ponies were last time, Logan decided to walk the track and be a pony.

What a way to end the day. :-)

No, I do not have a gambling problem. Yes, we have gone to Emerald Downs twice in less than a month. Listen, Logan loved it. Kim, Shane, and Mike weren't able to go with us last time. And Mom thought it would be fun to go there to celebrate her 60th (Happy Birthday Mom, love you!). I'm pleased to report that we had just as much fun as last time, and I actually won!!!! Unfortunately, the pony rides were down for the day, but Logan improvised. Good times were had by all. Life is good with money in your pocket! :-)

A New Hat? 6.7.09

He thought he looked like a pirate.
Seriously?!?!?!

Ahhh, love.

If these aren't blackmail pictures some day, I don't know what are.

As potty training continues with good and bad days, Logan is starting to get a little silly. Today when I asked him to go put underwear on, he came out like this. Hmmm, not quite what I had in mind. When I started cracking up, he said he needed to see how he looked. So it was into the bathroom and the camera at hand. Man life is good sometimes. :-)