4TH OF JULY

We went to a neighborhood bbq with my SIL Andi. Great food, great conversation and great fireworks! Let's just say that they took a trip to "acquire" some "good" fireworks, and leave it at that!

There is Logan, in a front row seat, all safe and situated.
Within a few minutes Logan ditches the chair so he can get a little closer, and move out of the way when things get a little too scary for him. Notice Silas in the corner, he's jumping around, hootin' and hollerin' and enjoying himself immensely.
Logan admiring one of the "acquired" explosions.
Silas says, "Whuts dis baw mom?" I tell him that the little ball is actually a bomb, and he should be very careful because when we light it, it goes KKKKAAAAAABBOOOOOM!!!!
AAAAAHHHHH!!! He's mesmerized, he's hypnotized. This is proof, that it is a natural born reaction for man-child to the idea of destruction and explosion.
Logan writing his name with a sparkler, and trying not to get too close.

Silas is bundled up in there sleeping.

It was quite an exciting night, and everyone slept well. Happy 4th of July!

ROBOT SILEY!

I was in the kitchen making lunch, and didn't notice that Silas swiped my oven mitts. A few minutes later he comes walking into the kitchen wearing them. I followed him around for a minute then asked him what he was doing.

"I-am-wo-bot-si-ley."
" I-haf-cwab-awms."
I-wheel-pinch-yew!"
Hilarious. Where does he get this stuff? What an imagination. He makes everyday so much fun. Love this kid!

LOGAN TURNS 6!!

Logan requested a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, so I went with a very simple idea this year. A Caterpillar!! He loved it, and it was fun to make. I decorated it with his favorites, m&m's, and licorice.



Here is our very shy birthday boy. He doesn't like to be the center of attention. He has such a sweet nature. I love him so much! He was upstairs playing, so we quickly set up the kitchen and put everything out to surprise him.

Having a little too much fun with the party favors!

Dad was getting in on the action too!New school clothes.

The toy he was most excited about! A bow and arrow with a laser light from Auntie Diane.
A Bakugan kite.Here Silas is showing me the proper way to eat a cupcake..... "Like dis mom, scoop et."

"See et on my fingo?"
"Then lick et.".........yummy!
Since Silas is still a little too young to understand why Logan is getting presents and he's not, I decided to give one to him as well. Logan was okay with this because it means that he'll get a present on Silas' birthday! Siley, the tool man Williams!


Logan was so eager to try out his bow and arrow, he went straight outside before having cake! Look at that stance. Perfection! He did this all by himself without being coached by anyone! He's definitely a natural.

Here is Logan showing off how powerful the laser light is by pointing it at the neighbors house, a 1/2 acre away. You can see the red dot on the right side of the window to the left of the sliding glass door.Here he is getting ready to aim and fire on the gate.A few close ups of the cake. The first couple pics were a little dark.


I still can't believe that he's 6. He actually starts 1st grade tomorrow. Sigh. He is such an inquisitive young boy. He asks a hundred questions a day, and loves to learn about everything...he's a sponge. He is such a good kid, I have to pinch myself sometimes. He loves doing his homework and reading. He is an analytical thinker like his dad. Math is his favorite. He loves Ben 10 and Bakugans, peanut butter and jelley, broccoli w/ butter, chocolate chip cookies and playing with legos. He is so kind, loving and patient with his little brother. I learn so much about unconditional love and his example strengthens my testimony every single day. Through him I am reminded daily that our lives have meaning and purpose, and that although my body created him, he is not mine. I only get to borrow him for a while.
I still remember every moment of the day he was born. I couldn't wait for him to come so I could hold him in my arms. He was almost 2 weeks overdue and still wasn't ready to come, so I was induced. I know deep in my heart that he just wanted to stay in Heaven as long as he could, because he has such an amazing, sweet spirit. What a blessing he has been in my life and what a magical experience motherhood has been for me. I remember all the months of pregnancy, the anticipation, the waiting, the wondering what he would look like and who he would grow to be.
He was everything I had prayed for, everything I had dreamed of. A sweet little angel, and we are a family forever. I love you Logan. I thank Heavenly Father everyday for sending you to me, for giving me the honor of being your mother, for trusting me enough with your life, your growth, your character.
Happy Birthday sweetheart. I wish for you a life of possibilities. A life of dreams and happiness. With a strong testimony, and faith you can do anything you wish to do, be anything you dream to be.

SUMMER LOVIN'

"Heew mama, fo yew! Petty pink ones."
For a second he was a little concerned that I wouldn't be too happy about him picking my flowers.


But I loved them! He's saying, "Hode yew mama. Luv yew!"


Here is Logan, the Batman!



Best buds. Relaxing in the shade, eating a little watermelon, and having a heart to heart.


Two little bugs...sung in a rug. Warming up on the papasan after a round in the sprinklers....for the umpteenth time that day!

6/8/10 KINDERGARTEN FIELD TRIP TO HOGLE ZOO!

Were going to the zoo, zoo, zoo.....how about you, you, you. You can come to, to, to. We're going to the zoo, zoo, zoo!! Logan sang this song every day of the week leading up to our field trip. He was so excited!!

His seat mate, Katie.


The kids just loved baby Zuri. She cuddled her mama, and played with a ball. Logan says, "She a lot like me, huh mom! She likes to play."



Here the kids are waiting to get a good view of the peacock.What a lovely peacock. It's been years since I've seen one open feathers like this!

Logan thought it was pretty funny that he was almost the size of a mommy gorilla!


They sure do have huge hands! Better to grab you with my dear......

It was pretty cool that the kids got to be so close to the Rhinos. I think this was Logan's favorite.

A little terrifying to think of a 2,000 lb rhino coming your way, especially with the size of hooves they have. Ouch!!

Giraffes are simply amazing! I'm still blown away every time I see one. How could anyone doubt that God lives, if they've seen a Giraffe!

What's a visit to the zoo if you don't see all the creepy crawlies? Snakes were the hit.


I was so glad it was a breezy, balmy, cloudy day! We had such a great time.