Cowabunga Fun!

In early August my grandparents and little sis from Alabama, McKenzie, met us for the day at the new Cowabunga water park. The kids had been dying to go for some time and Logan had the day off so it worked out perfectly. I think Logan and Amanda enjoyed the slides the most and the little boys loved floating along the lazy river and playing in the pool area. It was really fun and the boys keep talking about it!

Great Grandma Lois and Hunter

Collin's Birthday Party Pictures

Playing football with cousins

Eating dinner

About to blow out the candles

Man Alive, He's ALREADY Five!

Collin's fifth birthday finally arrived on August 13th; he patiently waited (well sort of) for it as he attended numerous birthday parties for other family members in the prior months. His last day of swim lessons was that morning and Logan came to watch with a few dozen donuts in hand. Afterwards, Logan took Collin out for a special birthday lunch. That evening we opened presents and went out to eat at Red Robin.

On Friday we had a splash party with a hot dog barbeque and to die for cupcakes with family and a couple of friends. The kids had a great time and the looming dark clouds didn't open up until the very end of the party so everyone was happy!

Hunter getting in on all the toy action.

Showing off his new gun.

Mimi and Carter at Red Robin.

Mom, the birthday boy, and a delicious ice cream cake!

Yes, We're Still Here!

A lot has happened in the past couple of months and I have much to blog about. The biggest event is that we have moved AGAIN. . . to Utah this time! Our computer protested the move and refused to work once we arrived, but we have bought another one and I plan on posting like crazy in the very near future. Until then my friends!

Dad's Day

Collin had his annual Dad's Day at his preschool in April. It's on a Saturday morning for a couple of hours in which the fathers get to go see their child's classroom, see what they have been learning, hang out, and eat treats. Papa was in town so after Collin's early morning soccer game, he, Pops, and Logan went and checked it out. Collin was very excited about it!

It Felt Like Home!

In April, Logan and I were able to go back to New York City. He had to go for work on a Monday and Tuesday, so we arrived on Saturday morning so we could spend the weekend there too. We stayed in a fancy 4.5 star hotel a couple of blocks away from Rockefeller Plaza and had a great time!

We did a ton of fun stuff; I was quite tired from all of the running around. On Saturday we went to the Empire State Building (something I never did the whole time I lived there), went to our old neighborhood on the Upper West Side - where there happened to be a street fair going on (I have very fond memories of those), walked along Riverside Park where we use to take the boys almost every day, went to Canal Street (just picture lots of hidden rooms filled with Coach and Louis Vuitton purses), and out to eat at some of our favorite spots.

On Sunday we finally got to eat a Norma's breakfast before heading over to our old ward where we saw many of our friends. Later we met up with some of Logan's business school buddies in which we roamed the streets of Soho and had more tasty food.

On Monday I went to Live with Regis and Kelly, visited with my old coworkers at Roosevelt Hospital, went to Bloomingdales and Planet Kids (I had giftcards I had been holding on to in the hopes I would get back to NYC some day), and hung out in Times Square. The worst rain storm I have every seen there happened that day and I got drenched! My pants were wet up to my thighs, but at least I didn't have to push a double stroller around in it (I don't have fond memories of that).

Tuesday I went to The View, back to Canal Street, got a manicure/pedicure, and went to the Broadway play The Little Mermaid. Logan was busy with work the last two days, but we were able to meet up at night together.

We were in and out of there in a New York minute, but we look forward to when we can bring the boys back someday!

On top of the Empire State Building.

Eating outside at one of our favorite burger joints.

Strolling down the street fair in our neighborhood.

Our favorite pizza place around the corner from our apartment.

The breakfasts at Norma's are huge and yummy!

At Regis and Kelly with Chevy Chase.

The View cohosts.

The Little Mermaid

Carter at Three Years . . .

• loves cars, trains, and knights
• likes playing with swords, axes, bows and arrows
• is still a drama king
• loves playing rough and wrestling with Daddy
• likes riding his bike
• loves the color orange (just ask him)
• enjoys going to nursery
• likes playing his leapster
• tells daddy he missed him while he was gone at work
• loves bathtime
• likes reading books
• loves junk cereal, hot dogs, milk, pizza, and chicken nuggets
• knows his letters, colors, shapes, and some states
• can count
• loves giving hugs and kisses
• likes going to preschool
• tells mom she looks pretty
• enjoys making artwork
• loves Jesus and talks about wanting to see him
• wants to be with Collin all the time
• has quite a round belly
• is funny, cute, and we are so grateful he is part of our family!
  
  Carter's 3 Years Old Statistics:

• Weight: 37 lbs 8 oz (93%)
• Height: 38.5 inches (69%)

My 9 lbs 10 oz baby

One year birthday in NYC

Two years old in SF

Three years old