Logan is 3

Three seems so old!!!
But the middle guy is now three and is changing so much each day.

This year Logan picked McDonalds for his birthday breakfast and wanted to wear his fireman dress up clothes. So I did what any good mom would do and let him do it.

He loved that daddy stayed home late in the morning breakfast was all about him!

That night he got a special dinner out with mom and dad (and Kate) without big sister. He totally loved all of the attention. He is coming to an age where he will sit still in a restaurant and conversations with him are completely awesome. It always amazes me how much he has to say when big sister is not there stealing all of the attention. I dont think he quit talking ALL night.

There is something so special about a boy. I love him differently. He steals my heart and has me wrapped around his finger. He is messy and crazy and intense. I am so honored to be his mom and go through this life with him

Logan wanted a fireman party. His birthday was tricky for me. It is in February so I was planning on chilly weather. I didnt want to over crowd our house as we would most likely be inside the whole time so I only invited family and a couple of close friends.
Turns out the weather was AMAZING and we invited some other friends last minute and the kids had a blast running around and playing outside, 
I called in a favor to the fire station down the street from us. 
Logan was playing outside when he saw the fire engine coming down our street. He came running around the side of the house screaming "The fire truck is here mommy!" He put on his fireman gear and went running up to the truck. I do not think I have ever seen him so excited! My heart melted into a puddle seeing how happy that little guy was. 
The fire crew were so sweet and let all of the kids climb and play on the truck. Then they came inside and helped sing Happy Birthday to Logan and ate cake and ice cream with us. 
I am not sure I am ever going to top that birthday party.
At the end of the day we had one happy, tired three year old!!

Logan, I pray you grow into a man that is just like your dad. I hope that you know just how loved you are and what an important part of our family you are. Your smile is downright perfect. You know you can always get what you want from mom and I love how you love your sisters.

We love you so much buddy!
Happy 3rd birthday!!

Daddy Daughter Date Night(s)

This year Kinsey and Josh got to have two big date nights!! Maize high had a "dance" for dads and daughters. Kinsey got all dressed up and asked Josh to wear a suit. 
There was a dessert bar and photo set up and then of course the dance floor. 
She came home so giddy and excited. 
Kinseys friend Maggie and her dad went too. The girls were so excited and Josh may or may not have complained of a strained back muscle after busting a move on the dance floor.......you arent a young chap anymore dear :)

They also did their 3rd annual daddy daughter date night at chick fil a. Once again they weren't let down by all of the decorations and ammenities set up for the dads and daughters. Kinsey did have a little melt down....the story goes like this. The song "dancing with cinderlla" came on and she told josh "dad this is your favorite song." Josh told her it was one of his favorite songs and that it also made him a little sad because one day she would grow up and get married and have a family of her own. Josh said that Kinsey stopped suddenly and you could see the wheels turning in her head. He said she then began to tear up and ultimately start sobbing (in the middle of dinner). He brought her to his lap and asked what is wrong. She told him she never wanted to leave mommy and daddy and wanted to be with us always. He was able to calm her down and enjoy the rest of the night. After they got home he was telling me the story and she walked in on the end of it. Once she knew what we were talking about the tears started flowing again. She kept saying she never wanted to leave us. 
My heart ached that she was so sad but I so love the fact that in her little mind she could never imagine being without us or even wanting to be away from us. Melt my heart. Since then we have avoided that song and had no other issues :)

I am so grateful for the relationship Kinsey and Josh have. 

Im Back! And have a niece

Life has been crazy hectic here. But no more excuses. I have recommitted myself to keeping this blog up to date. I am so committed that at this exact moment I have tiny grabby hands reaching for the keyboard but I am bound and determined to get this blog post written......even with a handsy 11 month old on my lap:)

Jan 15th my brother and his wife Meagan had a little girl. Lennon Brooke. Holy smokes, that will hit you in the gut. Dont get me wrong, I love love my friends kids, but when its your siblings child there is just something so very special about that.

Lennon was a BIG girl weighing in over 8lbs! It was sooooo very special to see my brother with his new babe and a new love for his wife. Yep, I was that sister who was a sobbing mess in the room.

I pray that Lennon and Kate will have a special relationship. I am beyond thankful that Kate will have a cousin the same age to grow up with. 

I had to add the middle pic. This was the first time with Aunt Meg could hold Kate. We found out about Kates diagnosis just after Meg found out she was pregnant and it was just too risky for her to be in close contact w her while she was prego. Needless to say I think Kate and Meg loved those first cuddles. Plus I got to sneak Lennon off for snuggles while Meg was busy with Kate. Win win I tell ya!