Emily's Adventures

Emily enjoyed a "Sissa Date" to Utah's Natural History Museum with Nana, Grandpa, Uncle Jeff, Aunt Amber, Ellie, and William.  She had a blast exploring rocks, dinosaurs, and bugs.  I was glad she could have a fun field trip with Sissa.

 Emily loves to make cookies!!!  She asks to make them a few times a week.  The funny thing is Emily thinks the job is done once the batter is made.  She likes to dump in the ingredients and snitch the dough.  I just like having a sweet baking partner!

 This week Emily started "Mommy School."  For about a half hour every day we work on some school skills: cutting, gluing, tracing, coloring, shapes, and numbers.  I love her excitement to learn and hope that spark never diminishes.  As a teacher I love watching students get a twinkle in their eyes as they capture a new idea.  It is even more exciting watching that twinkle in your own children.

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Park Playtime

With the temperatures in the 70s and 80s we can hardly stay inside!  This weather has been perfect for playing at the park, outside in the backyard, and rides bikes.  I love soaking in the sunshine and sweet giggles of my children playing together. 

Emily is getting to be quite brave at the park.  She loves to explore the entire park from climbing ropes, to riding slides, and attempting any jungle gym.  I love watching her confidence grow.  Emily loves to go to park favorites, but loves the thrill of a new park to explore.

Lily is also gaining confidence.  She loves to climb stairs and go down the slides by herself.  I especially love the way Lily likes to push Emily down the slide.  These two girls are really best of friends.

Logan is my "sideline" buddy.  He loves to watch the girls play and giggle.  As the girls play, Logan loves to lay on the blanket and gaze up at the trees while blowing raspberries.  I am so grateful for the simple, but great joy we find together while playing outside.

Sisters Make the Best of Friends

These sweet sisters love to play, dance, sing, eat popsicles, and explore together.  Besides naptime for Lily they are inseparable.  They fight sometimes, but really do get along pretty well.  Lily loves to mimic Emily.  On the other hand, Emily is really taking the role of "big sister" in striving to help Lily when she can (and wants to).  I love watching their friendship grow.  Sisters really make the best of friends.

Logan 5 Months

As our "Little Man" continues to grow his personality shines brighter each day.  Logan is sweet, loving, and silly.  He brings so much joy to the room with his smiles, giggles, and raspberries.  We all love watching him grow.

• Logan loves to blow raspberries, especially after waking up.  More often than not I can hear Logan blowing raspberries to himself (even at 3 am) while laying in bed.  Silly!
• I love the way Logan usually wakes up happy.  He can be found playing, blowing raspberries, or singing to himself.
• Logan loves to be outside.  He can be fussy, but will immediately calm down when you go outside.  He loves watching the girls play, the leaves blow, and the adventures of the outdoors.
• Bath time is one of Logan's favorite parts of the day.  As soon as I turn the water on, Logan begins to laugh, squeal, and kick his feet.  He loves to splash in the water.  Although he likes the tub to himself, Logan also likes to take a bath with his sisters.
• Logan has had a few tastes of cereal and applesauce.  He likes the applesauce better.
• During playtime, Logan loves to shake rattles, sing songs, and observe his sisters.
• He is working on rolling over and can roll from his tummy to his back with a little help.

We love you buddy and are so glad you are part of our family.

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Sweet, Handsome Boy

Logan is such a sweet boy!   We all love him so much as can be seen in the many hugs and kisses he gets daily.  The girls love doting over him by bringing him toys and exclaiming with joy at the new things he does.  Logan's personality continues to shine forth, showing a fun-loving, sweet boy.  He loves to be outside and around his little family.  Logan can become overstimulated easily and loves to be at home the most.  I love to see his smiles and the girls and I sing to him.  Although he loves to investigate toys, Logan loves his family's familiar faces the best.  I love the way he stretches from head to toe when he is excited.  I appreciate his patience with me as I try to keep everyone happy at home.  I can't get enough of his smiles, giggles, and kissing his sweet face.  I love you buddy!

Princess Carriage

The girls found a nice ride at Walmart the other day - a motorized princess carriage.  However at $500 it is definitely something to dream about.  Emily also pointed out that we couldn't take it home because it would break our new house.  She was referring to the Cinderella movie when the Fairy Godmother makes the carriage from the pumpkin it breaks the house.  What a smart cookie!!  Although it won't be coming home it is sure cute to dream about!

Wheeler Farm

Today we headed to Wheeler Farm for an adventure with Nana and Grandpa.  The girls loved seeing the animals: goats, horses, cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, and turkeys.  I think their favorite part was feeding the duck.  Each time a duck snatched up a piece of bread, they exclaimed with delight.  I love the way Lily calls ducks, "Quack, Quacks!"  At the end the girls enjoyed riding some cow barrels and playing at the park.  It was a perfect adventure with Nana and Grandpa!