Happy Birthday Macie 2.13.11

SpongeBob Extravaganza!
The kids getting the safety instructions.I mean, come on, how genius is that?

My little gymnast!

The birthday girl!

So, after Pierce's birthday party Logan and I had just enough time to run to Starbucks for an afternoon coffee (for me, of course) and then it was back to the gymnasium for birthday party number two, Macie! Macie and Logan have been in the same preschool class for two years now and I have to say, I simply adore this little girl. She is all tomboy and is so confident and just goes for it! There were a bunch of Logan's classmates there which he just loved and Leoni had gone all out with a SpongeBob theme, including Crabby patties. So creative! I seriously need to up my dessert game. And this is as close as I've ever gotten to get Logan to eat a "cheeseburger"! ;o) It was a wonderful party! Happy Birthday Macie and thanks for letting us share your special day with you. Life is good.

Happy Birthday Pierce 2.13.11

Yeah, Logan had a blast!
The birthday boy!

I loved how focused Logan was on the balance beam that was resting on the ground. I tried to get him to go on one a bit higher, but he was not having it.

Seriously? How awesome is this cake?

Logan was so excited to get this gift for Pierce...I'm so proud when I see Logan get excited about giving.

Today Logan and I got to celebrate Pierce's birthday with him! His parents won a birthday party at a local gymnasium and boy did the kids eat it up! Logan was a bit timid with some of the things at first, but then he really got into it. It was such a fantastic set up...the kids got to play for about an hour (jumping in the bal pit, swinging on the ropes, tumbling, hanging on the rings, trying the balance beam) and then we did cake and presents. Every year Jonathan concocts amazing birthday cakes for his boys and this year he may have outdone himself. They had just gotten back from Hawaii {lucky little buggers} and Pierce had really taken to the Jeeps everywhere. So, Jonathan, in fine Jonathan fashion made Pierce a Jeep birthday cake. I think I need to start hiring this guy!! It was such a fun party! Thanks guys and happy birthday Pierce! Life is good.

The Many Faces of Logan 2.13.11

So this is what I hear today, "Mom, take my picture." So I do. Then it's, "Mom, now take my picture." As he had screwed up his face a bit. So I do. Then it's, "Mom, now take my picture." As he had put on a sad face. Ahhh, my boy. Not camera shy in the slightest....thank heavens!!! Life is good.

My Birthday 2.12.11

Kim and Mom
Me, Logan, and Shaneo

Mike

Dad

A happy boy with his very fancy dessert! ;o)

I couldn't have asked for much more on my birthday. The day began with Starbucks and a pedicure with Karen. Then, much to my delight, I recieved a card from Karen telling me that we were going on a shopping spree for my birthday! What?!?! Could it be?!?!? Had Karen won the lottery and not told me?!?!? Ummm, no. But, she still took me to three of my favorite stores and encouraged me to pick out something from each (within her budget, of course)! It was so much fun! Then I got Logan and Norman back and we gussied up for a night out with the family. We headed to one of my favorite local italian restuarants. The food was superb, the company was unbeatable, and the night was all I could ask for. Thanks to everyone who helped make this day so special for me. Life couldn't be any better!!!!

Happy Early Valentine's Day 2.10.11

Eagerly ripping the envelope open.
As you can see, the card got discarded once he saw the stickers.

Thank you Grandpa, Nana, and Beau!

Slinky Dog got top honors!!

When we got home from the program, Logan had his first Valentine's in the mail. Grandpa and Nana are out of town for a few months and sent Logan a sweet little Valentine with some awesome Toy Story stickers. Logan simply loves getting mail and he was espcially excited about this. Thank you Grandpa and Nana for remembering Logan on Valentine's Day. Life is good.

February Program 2.10.11

I took the day off work today to attend Logan's February Preschool Program. In February the program focuses on Valentine's Day and President's Day. The kids are told to wear red, white, and blue and they sing patriotic songs and love songs. It's one of my favorite programs they do. And I'm always blown away by how many songs the wonderful music volunteers teach these little ones. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who work so hard to put on these programs that bring so much pride and joy. Life is good.

January Projects 2.10.11

Just a few of the projects that Logan has completed for the month of January. Life is good.