Captivating

Dearest Logan:

Your smile is just that; captivating. I have never been more thankful for anything, my whole life! You are such a joy and your smile is so contagious. Sometimes I close my eyes and listen to your sweet chuckle, and it's in those moments that I realize how great this PRIVELAGE, to be your Mother is.
You've changed so much the last month. You're learning a lot of new things, and it's incredible to watch day by day you growing into the little man God has designed you to be.
Logan, if Mommy could tell you one thing right now,and you would truly comprehend it, it would be this:
You are SUCH a gift. Your life is a gift. The love that's inside you, that's a GIFT, meant to disperse into the lives around you. The dreams you will one day dream, you are going to acheive those goals and live those dreams because of your GIFTS. God has placed them within you, and only YOU can fulfill those and the purpose He has for your life. I am PROUD of you! And, "I LOVE YOU, to the moon and back. . with all that I am, and will ever be, MORE... than anything in my whole life." And lastly but most importantly, GOD LOVES YOU! MORE than you can ever imagine.
With all my love, your #1 Fan,

Mommy

9 Months

Logan,
This month has been one of the best months yet! Over the last 4 weeks you have learned many new things: climbing the stairs, standing up on your own (a minute or so at a time!), sleeping through the night, taking your first steps with the help of grasping a leg, piece of furniture, toys, you name it. I love watching your crab crawl but know those days are drawing to an end, as you are learning to take your first steps. You clapped for the first time, although you're still trying to get your coordination down- you're doing a fantastic job! You love to be tickled- though you have always loved this we have learned a new "sugar spot" that really gets you going! You're so ticklish, and it brightens anyones day who hears you belly laugh!! You LOVE the animals, cats, and doggies, you love them all. You light up when I walk into the room, after being away at work. You say "aye", as if to say "hey" sometimes. You LOVE music- my little musician in the making! You LOVE to dance to any and all music that you hear-whether a commercial on tv, a toy, while riding in the car, lullabies, you love it all! We enjoy our "quiet time" each evening, and put our nose in a good book before bedtime. You're such a people watcher, and "learner". We watch classical poetry together, and you love love this! Sometimes you bounce around in your crib like a little spider monkey while I attempt to change your diaper! (Sometimes this takes me 15 minutes) You so enjoy bathtime- and even dance in the bath when I sing silly songs! Grammy and I still give you baths in the kitchen sink sometimes-and you love it. You weighed 18 lbs and measure at 29 inches tall! Growing like a little weed.

I couldn't be more proud of you son, Mommy loves you SOOO much!

"I love you more than anything in my whole life."

Picasso

the great outdoors

Logan and I spend a lot of time outdoors. I loved nature as a little girl, and even now as an adult I am constantly intrigued by the beauty of mother nature. He notices something new with each trip we take to "explore" the great outdoors! Recently it's been the birds, as they dash from tree to tree. He'll say "Aye!", as if to say "Hey!" when he sees something that catches his eye. Thankful for these precious memories, in the making..

All smiles

crab crawl

Logan is already developing some of those natural male tendencies- as you can see he's glued to the television screen!

mommys "carry on'

Evening Walks

I so enjoy our peaceful walks together.. Sunday Funday evenings are a great time to have family time.

clapping hands

Today Logan clapped his hands for the first time! Logan is such a little rockstar already! My boy loves music.

Sweet Logan,

Of all the stars hanging up in the sky,
they'll never shine brighter than you..
You are mommys "Shining Star"!

the best Birthday yet

Something about spending my "birthday" with the most incredible little boy, Logan, makes this the BEST Birthday yet! This morning, I knew when I saw his smiling face THAT is my gift!!

So thankful for the last 18 months of my life- and excited to see what this next year brings!

the greatest Gift of all

"Everything is better at Grandmas" --Gee I wonder who bought him that!





Logan wasn't so sure of the grass...

Happy Camper!

Summer Love

Flex those muscles Logan!

my little drummer boy

I'm thankful that..

the One who spins this world into orbit, and existence, has Logan and I in mind. I am thankful that I serve a God who is so much bigger than any trial, circumstance, or situation. I'm also thankful for the ones He places so purposefully in our lives, for reasons far beyond what my eyes can see. Thankful has new meaning to me lately. There's so much to be "thankful" for..

I call Logan my "most thankful thing". He is, absolutely.

An angel sent from God

Bella, you are so special to me, and to Loganbear! I've watched you grow into the most beautiful little girl that God has designed you to be! I enjoy every minute we get to spend with you, we love you Bella!!!

- Jen & Loganbear

It is so true, that when you are blessed with these little ones (gifts) you forever have your heart walking around outside your body. Can't explain it, but it's true.