surprise shoot with granny!

Since granny was in Beaumont at Jeremy and Mandy's (my brother-in-laws), me and Logan went to go visit! I really do wish I could help out more over there since Mandy has so much on her hands between the three kids and packing up/selling everything to move to Malaysia in two weeks. I have to say, she is stronger than anyone I know because I sure as heck couldn't handle it. Kudos Mandy, kudos! 

In an attempt to keep the kids busy while Mandy tried to gain some sort of sanity back, me and granny had the kids out back entertaining each other. When they all have something to do, they are actually a great bunch of kids. 

It's been forever since I got a picture of all four of them (actually, not since Logan was like 2 months old), so of course I had to get one before they move. I'd say they came out decent considering it was four kids with the shortest attention spans known to man. 

Ice cream really did the trick in keeping them quiet and still, even if it only lasted two minutes. 

I also wanted to get some of granny with all of the grandkids since we didn't have any.. I wish I would've just recorded the whole thing. Pictures do not do that little amount of time we spent trying to get photos justice.

I only picked a few to put up because I'm positive my mother-in-law would murder me if I actually posted some of them. Instead, I plan to give her a CD with them so that she can share when/if she feels like it.

Poor granny was actually taken to the ground, where she then took on "tickles" which I'm sure felt more like tiny jabs in the gut. She also got some actual jabs too, along with three of the four kids jumping on her, and using her as a jungle gym. I had a lovely time watching hahah. Logan did too.. he played it smart and sat by me, safe from all the mayhem.

Those kids always provide great entertainment, I love it!

time for goodbye

We made our way east yesterday, to see Mikes brother, Jeremy, and his family. It was kind of sad, because his brother is moving to Malaysia pretty soon, and we won't get to see them often. We also got the chance to give Briahna (his niece) her birthday present, a new camera, so the she take lots of pictures before and after the big move. 

Logan kept to himself for the most part, he is such a chicken.. I keep hoping its a stage, but it just will not pass. Right before bed, he warmed up.. well actually, he started acting like a total goober.. but the next morning, he was right back to crying anytime he wasn't right next to me. He did bond with the cat, and Briahna though.. so that's a plus.

Poor Logan had some pretty horrible diapers, and Mandy(Jeremy's wife/my future sister-in-law) brought it to my attention that he might have been teething.. which he was! Two more teeth popped through up top, so now Logan has his "vampire fangs" hahah. Those diapers made the trip to their house pretty interesting though. Let me tell you, the smell he left in my car was disgusting! And changing a diaper on the side of a highway in bumper to bumper traffic really isn't that bad. I wouldn't have my life any less crazy though. 

On a side note, we had to change the date of our wedding, to June 2nd. Luckily, it might have worked out for the better, because now there is a chance that Jeremy and his family will able to be there, which is important to us. We also changed our venue, and I am so excited, because it is so gorgeous! I can't wait!!! If your bored and want to check out our venue, look up Ashton Gardens. (even if you aren't bored, you should look it up, its stunning!)

oh hey there, cousins

we spent Sunday at Mikes brothers, and I'd say the kids had a good time. We did too, of course. 

Briahna had a blast playing with Logan, and really enjoyed carrying him around, it was so cute!

We spent a lot of time playing outside on the swing set, and goofing off.

and Logan got to slide for the very first time by himself.. as you can see, he LOVED it!

I hope they come to visit a lot after they move! We really enjoy spending time with them. And by the way, I think we have a pretty good looking group of kids.. and I am absolutely jealous of Briahna's curls!