easter part 1

Sorry I have been missing the past week.. my son has been the crankiest kid on earth, and I have yet to figure out why. I hope it ends soon though, I am exhausted! 

Anyways, our Easter was awesome! The only thing that I wish we had made it to was church.. but there was no way I could have been up and ready for the early service. I figured watching it online would have to work. Besides Logan's constant fussing, the day was pretty good for us. 

(there's proof that Logan was fussy^)

Logan missed doing the Easter egg hunt due to napping, but I enjoyed watching the other kids run around, hunting all the eggs, and I know Mike had fun hiding the eggs, although I'm sure he would have preferred to hide them harder. After, the kids decided to dip their feet in the pool, which we should have realized that they were going to end up all the way end. All I can say is that those kids are BRAVE! The water was freezing.

Thank you to my amazing friends for being so thoughtful, and saving eggs so that we could let him do and egg search after his nap. He was determined to open every single egg before they went in the basket, so it took us awhile. Probably a good thing he didn't hunt with the kids, he would have ended up with like 2 eggs. 

 (I'm pretty sure we all felt like this at the end of the day^)

I am so blessed, and I kept in mind all day the true reason we celebrated. I hope everyone else did too.

"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him."
Mark 16:6

the big four!

Sierra turned four today, and I can't believe it! Seems like yesterday, she was Logan's age, and I was watching her and Mike play in the front yard. Now, she's a big girl, and I feel old! I'm so lucky to have met Michelle, and really can't say how blessed me and my family are that they include us as if we are actually related. I love them so much! 

(there was a lot of this from Logan^)

(there was some serious pinata hitting going on^)

(I cannot get over Ryker's chunky legs^)

  

(and a lot of confetti eggs^)

at the end of the day, these two cuddled up on my lap, and we all watched the hobbit. The party must have been pretty exhausting, because not only did Logan, and Sierra pass out on the couch, but Mike did too. No party like a four year old party!

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!)

and they call the thing rodeo

the rodeo.. all I can say is that it was hot, and exhausting. Logan wanted to run around, but there were way to many people to allow that (except in the little farmers market), and it really sucked because he was to short for any of the kiddie rides which caught me of guard since he is tall enough for the rides at Kemah Boardwalk.

Don't get me wrong, it was still fun, and we laughed and made the best of it.. I just wish they would've had some kind of shade besides cook-off tents. We almost bought Logan a cowboy hat, but decided against it since the kid barely keeps his hats at home on. Logan had the most fun eating the rodeo food, especially the corn dog. He also enjoyed the farmers market, where he sat in corn kernels and filled buckets. 

(this kids idea of eating cheese crackers, is to rub it all over his face^)

Actually, I think the most we laughed, was the walk back to the car. Logan finally got to run free, and we got a break from carrying him.. Sadly, I totally missed going to the actual livestock show, which was one of the main reasons we went. Hopefully next year, Logan is tall enough for rides, and I remember to bring my brain with me. Maybe then, we will see some actual animals!

lazy day

Today, me and Logan spent some time with friends, and just relaxed. Pretty nice to sit around and just be lazy , with no major plans or running around to do. We also got to meet sweet baby Mila, and her mommy Kasi.

(this kid^ posing for the camera)

Hi-light of the day? Logan and David attacking my leg at one point.. Those kids are vicious. Downfall of the day? I've started to notice that my baby is starting to look more and more like a toddler! Makes me so sad.. I want him to keep that chubby little baby face. 

On another note, I've noticed that David has some really cool looking eyes.. they have a sunburst type of look to them that I can't get over! Why can't I have eyes like Logan or David?? Both of them are going to be heart-breakers, I'm telling you. - Mila too ;)