A weekend in Vancouver

Back in the beginning of December my mom, Karly Auntie, Logan and I took a little trip down to Vancouver to see family. I took a Friday off so we could get an early start, which in my family means leaving at least an hour after the set time. We had the car packed and no joke fully loaded. In a car that seats 8 there was not an inch of extra leg room! The ride down there was pretty uneventful minus the 5 stops before we hit I-5. Logan was great in the car. He just ate and watched t.v. So it was basically like a normal day for him! We had a great weekend visiting with Aunts, Uncles and cousins who we love but never get to see. There was Christmas shopping for some and handball and lunch for others. Logan got to have a sleep over with cousin Emi who will be 4 in May. They just had the best time. If only we all lived closer. It was a short weekend but much needed and great to see the family. We love you guys!



How many binkys can Bubba fit in his mouth?

Cousin Brooke was just starting to crawl when we were there!

Brooke and Brayden playing with the cookie jar. I cleaned house and brought down some toys that Logan doesn't play with anymore, or never knew he had........

The basketball hoop was a big hit with all the kids!

Little Brayden...my second favorite boy! He is the sweetest thing ever. I miss you!


And now for the HIGHLIGHT of the weekend.......photos of the little ones. Let me tell you this was no easy task. It is hard enough to get a semi decent picture of Logan, let alone 3 other children. But with a little chocolate magic and a lot of people being funny we might have managed a good one.

Emily (almost 4) Brayden ( 7 months) Logan ( 26 months) and Brooke ( 9 months)

A Birthday Party For Finley

So Logan and his BFF are 2 days apart and she celebrated her 2nd birthday the day after him. We had a weekend filled with party's, people and cake. Basically my favorite things! So we headed down to the Neuenschwander's to celebrate sweet Finley's special day. we had a great time. When I wasn't looking my darling child was sneaking grapes, berries and chocolates into his mouth and feeding this little child who was sleeping on the couch. Don't worry, its Finley's baby. At one point he pulling a doll out of a basket and had it upside down and smelled her feet and looked and me and said "stinky" like we pretend to do with feet at home. I about died.
Anyways....Meghan threw a lovely party straight out of a Martha Stewart magazine and I wish I could be more like her!

Walking up to the party

Logan and Finley

I have never seen a child so timid when it comes to cake, but then again she isn't related to me.....

The amazing mom Meghan and the precious birthday girl Finley!

Happy Birthday Bubba!!!

Several months over due but better late than never! Way back in October 2009 we celebrated Logan's 2nd birthday! We had a great party with a bunch of friends and some family. I spent the whole time opening presents while Logan ran around. I think it took me 2 hours. His favorite part of course was the cake.
Below are a few pictures of the day, of course not in any order....I hate this thing!

This may have been his 1st piece of cake and ice cream but don't be fooled he had a cup cake prior!

Last year Logan got his own cake since he was turning 1 and it was special, this year we had a big cake and cupcakes and I think he still needs his own "special" cake. That boy likes his CAKE!

His new BIKE from Grandma and Grandpa Schwartz. He rode it around inside the house for weeks.

The balloons we the biggest hit of the party. These followed him everywhere. On the couch, up the stairs. I am surprised the didn't make it to bed with him!!