off to the beach

yesterday I took Logan to the beach to run around, and to play with my new camera lens.. so much fun! He ran up and down the beach, and tried to catch birds. The negative part... the beach wasn't quite as warm as I was hoping it would be. Also, when we went to leave, Logan threw the biggest fit because he didn't get a bird. 

I'm glad my aunt was there to help with Logan, it seemed like they had fun running around.

We decided to warm up and eat some lunch, where Logan decided to make faces at the guy sitting behind me.. he's so goofy. I'm pretty sure I heard the guys girlfriend getting mad because Logan was getting more attention from the guy than she was. (I hope that sentence makes sense to people other than me)

On a side note, lately Logan has saying "uh-oh" on repeat. It's his new favorite word. He reminds that he knows what it means constantly too. He decided at bath time, to throw his silky in the water, and then scream "uh-ohhhhh." He's also saying "choo-choo"  and he points to the sky anytime he hears an airplane, and attempts to say "plane."

He topped the night off on a good note though. He attempted to get himself dressed, and actually did a decent job considering it was his first time trying. He got his arms in the shirt, so that's a good start. When it was time for bed, he walked me all the way to his bed, gave me kisses, and let me put him down without a fight. Usually he argues with me about bedtime, and throws a big fit.. of course he doesn't do that with daddy. 

I'm happy I got to try out my new lens, I am soooo excited to finally have it!

yay, new lens

I am so excited that Best Buy finally had the lens I've been wanting in stock! So of course, I had to rush up there to get it.. I'm glad I did, because I got the last one that they had, yay me! As soon as I got home, I had to try it, and who better to be my model, than my cute, adorable, loving son. This is what I got:

I didn't edit any of these photos.. and I am super happy with them! Love how well this lens focuses, and how good it is at the bokeh effect. Yay for my new lens, and yay for my awesome man who spent the extra money to get it! 

dear baby, 

after your bath earlier in the night, you hugged me for the first time ever.. no words could explain how happy that made me. I wish that I could some how replay that 2 second hug for the rest of my life. I've been there for every single one of your "firsts," from the first time you lifted your tiny little head on your own, to the first steps you took, and this is probably one of absolute favorites. I love you so, so much! For you to wrap your arms around my neck, and rest your head on my shoulder, and then give me a kiss.. it just tells me that you love me back, and that I'm doing something right. Thank you baby, you really make me the happiest mama. 

<3

workin' hard

Grandpa brought the Camaro home, and let Logan help him work on it. Now anytime grandpa is in the garage, Logan wants to go out and see, it's so funny! I don't think grandpa will be getting much work done anymore haha!

a new adventure!

Yesterday, we went and bought a potty for Logan. I know its a little early still, but he has been peeing when I take his diaper off and thinking it was fun. He also has been peeing on command and stopping when I tell him to quit peeing on the carpet haha!  So, I figured it wouldn't hurt to put him on it and praise him if he did happen to use it the right way. 

He loves the potty! He hasn't used it right yet, but we have been trying here and there. He will sit and push, but just can't go haha but he still "flushes" it so he can hear Elmo tell him "hooray!" He kept trying to stand on it, so we had to stop that real quick.. he thought the hole was the perfect spot for his feet to be. 

 We spent a part of the day running around the living, room practicing sitting on it, and of course dancing (diaper-less) out of excitement. I am proud that even though he didn't pee on his potty, he also didn't pee on the carpet! We moved the potty into the bathroom now, and when I think we should go try, we run to the bathroom yelling "time to potty!!" Now he keeps telling me "boppy" and I'm pretty sure that means potty, but I'm not 100% on that one. This is definitely going to be a learning experience for all of us.

happy anniversary!

Three years with this crazy, goofy, sometimes (a lot of times) aggravating, loud, handsome man. I wouldn't have things any other way.. he is my best friend that I can talk to about anything, and I never have to worry about him judging me. 

We spent tuesday night out at a Brazilian steak house, and oh gosh, the food was amazing!! I've never been so full in my life. Then we went home and played with Logan, who was in the middle of a sugar rush thanks his GiGi. There was a lot of balloons, and laughing involved. Xena played too.. it was a blast. 

Thank you for another great night honey, and for everything you do for me. I'm extremely grateful, I hope you know that.  

We've been trying to spend more time outside while the weather is decent. It has gotten to the point that when Logan gets his shoes or slippers on, he runs straight to the back door, and Xena is usually right behind him, ready to bust out of the doggy door.

 Recently, Logan learned to knock.. So of course, when he heard the neighbor kids playing in the yard next to us, he had to knock and peak to see if they heard. He is such a goofball. 

 

I'm happy that I have a kid who enjoys being outside just as much as I do.