Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Yah, I couldn't think of a title for this post so I just wrote what was on my mind. Logan and I went to the pool today, again. I think I got a little reddish (not burned, just... tender) and also left with a rash (chlorine?) who knows or maybe it's from the sun. I finally figured out how to still get me time in the sun and have a great time with Logan. So, I go on a walk with Logan almost around the time he naps so he falls asleep in the stroller. I don't go to far from home on the walk so that the second he shuts those eyes I book it for home, change into my swim suit, grab the towels, floaty, sunscreen, swim diapers, flip flops, keys and of course, a book for myself. Today, the book was Miracle of Forgiveness by Spencer W. Kimball. I read it when I was in high school and decided it was about time I read it again. I made it to the pool, checked in and found an open lounge chair where I could strategically place the stroller as to not have Logan in the sun. I spread my towel out, took off my shorts and tank top (I was wearing a swimsuit... promise) and settled down for some "me" time by the pool. It was great... Logan was sleeping, the sun was shining, there was a soft breeze (not to hot, not to cold), a good book, sounds pretty great right? Oh, it was. Other than the young child and his teenage(?) sister who was at the pool. The little boy was fine but of course the girl had to have her giant blowup floaty (Not Allowed (sorry, pet peeve) (yes, I'm one of those people)). Not only was she one of those people who wish to be in the pool and not get wet, but she is also the person who has to call her mother, on speaker phone, to complain about her brother. "Ma, (insert name here) keeps splashing. He drug me to da poool and i candt afford da get more tanner. He can but I candt. Tell him ma that its time ta ged owt." (Inaudible answer due to my location to the speaker on the phone. You know, that annoying place where you're to close to where you can hear the person speaking but not close enough to be able to eavesdrop on the entire conversation) Yah, it went on like that for a while. Thankfully a near parked car's car alarm went off right in the middle of it. Logan did wake up. Really surprised me. Anyway, it was nice when all that went away and I could just focus on my book for the next hour till Logan woke up. We had a great time in the pool. He is starting to want to be out of his floaty more than in it and he is very stubborn when he knows what he wants. He had a blast walking back and forth on the stairs and I of course had a great time walking back and forth with him (making sure not to hold his hand because he wouldn't have that) and just waiting for him to trip and go under and DROWN! Didn't happen of course and he did really well. He keeps getting more brave with water. Can't tell if that's good or bad for his age since he already is VERY brave with it. Yah, that lasted for another hour and thankfully, it wore him out enough that he went to sleep a half hour early tonight. 

I can't believe how big he is. He use to be so little. I mean, I birthed this kid. He use to make me so tired that I would wake up in the middle of the night when he would cry and thinking I was feeding him would realize after who knows how long that I was instead attempting to breast feed a pillow. Now, he just makes me tired in the middle of the day and... oh I don't even know what crazy stuff I do anymore. I feel like my brain is constantly running and tripping over its self. Anyway, that was my day. Pretty good. OH! I was growing peas... because I'm a farm girl and I wanted fresh peas... yah, the plants seem to have gone rotten. Joy... Oh well, Frozen peas for me then. :) Worth a try. 

Now to leave you with a smile.

Yah, I'm kinda into Parks and Rec right now.

Summer Time

We have a pool at our complex and oh how we LOVE it! Logan is a little fish. We have been taking advantage of the pool last week and now that I'm sitting inside I feel a little bit guilty for missing it. It's okay though, we will take advantage of it, hopefully, tomorrow.

Can you see how frumpy my little guy looks? Well, he's still adorable, but he needed a hair cut obviously to look like a little boy again. So, after much work....

TA DA!!!!

Doesn't he look so much cuter?! So much more like a little boy then I could have ever imagined. (I was slightly worried he would look bald but alas, he doesn't) :)
Logan has grown so much! We went and played at a park today with some friends from our ward and he climbed all over the playset and went down some slides. Given, most of the time was spent handing me little handfuls of bark or putting sticks in his mouth but we had a great time! It's nice to get out of the house and talk with other women.
We are hoping we will be able to come home this summer. It would be VERY nice but unfortunately we don't know what this summer has in store for us. With work, research, etc etc etc. Ah, such is life. :P 

Now, here is something funny to leave with you and words to live by: 

Friends

Disney and Andrew, our friends from Logan, came out and visited after they went and vacationed in North Carolina. WE HAD A BLAST! I love when people come visit. They were only in town for 3 days. Arrived Tuesday and we went to the inner harbor. Logan was attacked by Asian grandmas. They were picking him up, kissing his cheeks, taking pictures and trying their darnest to make him smile and look at them while they did all these things. They even made ME take a picture of them with my son. I don't know what it is, I don't see them doing it to any other babies. I have come to the conclusion that it must be that he is so blonde, white and handsome. He seriously looks like a little surfer dude. Wednesday we went to DC and the DC temple. That was a blast. We walked about 5 miles+ but it was worth it. Thursday they were leaving so we just went to subway and the best Italian Ice place on the east coast. RITA'S! Well we dropped them off at the airport, said goodbye and halfway back home got a call that their plane didn't leave till tomorrow. So we turned around and waited while they got it all sorted out. Delta found seats for them so they ended up leaving that day anyway. DARN! I wish I would have just said, "Stop worrying and get in the car. You're coming back with us for another day." I have regretted not saying that for the past week. We had such an amazing time with them. So, WHO WANTS TO COME VISIT?! :)

THEY'RE HERE!!!!!!!

 
   The only picture of the asians I was able to   get. :(

 
SAVED YOUR LIFE!!!!!!

Having a blast with Andrew

He never smiles for at the camera for me. Little     Goofball

View of the Inner Harbor. My favorite place in MD

DC Temple. It's very pretty and saw some other fellow Aggies there. 

The first family on the Balcony. Yah, that's right Obama. I still got a picture of you even though you closed off the viewing area of the white house. oh yah, I know how to use my zoom button. >:)
Me and Disney in front of the capital. 

Best Photo Bomb ever!!!!! Can you tell we're a little tired and my hair is flat from the humidity? 

Goodbye till next time my friend :) Loved having them here. 

The adventure group. 

Pregnancy

I've been feeling a lot of pressure lately to have another child. Not from anyone in particular but just from a lot of people in general. I feel like everyone is having a second kid or having a baby.Well guess what....

I DON'T THINK SO WORLD!!!!!!!!!!

I feel perfectly happy with just Logan.

Movie Trailer

Ok, so this is a weird movie. It's called Moonrise Kingdom but I love it. I love the aritstic way that it's filmed and even though the story line is pretty different it's a good different. I suggest watching it. It's a fun one to watch when you have nothing else to do.

I hate good looking moms

Ok, I am going to apologize now for anything I say that may upset anybody. Gosh dang it do I hate cute looking moms. Seriously, where in the crap do you find time to do your hair, pick out an outfit that actually looks good on your new mom body, put on shoes and... oh look... you showered too. Well congratulations. I showered today. Oh you can't tell? Well I did. I promise. Yes, this is only the second time I've worn these pants this week. I am caught up on the laundry... not on myself but the laundry yes. This nail polish was touched up yesterday. I know it doesn't look like it but yes, there wasn't a chip in it before I did the dishes. I think I will just avoid the newly cleaned handprint free mirror for the day.
I follow some blogs of moms and I'm not going to lie, I am really growing to dislike all of these people. One I knew in high school (cheerleader, you know the type) and it's always a new outfit, perfect makeup, perfect hair. Another, a freakin' bodybuilder bikini model. I'm lucky I shaved my legs today!
Don't get me wrong, I love being a mother. I love my son so much. I just want some style and feel good about myself again. Until then though, all you moms out there had better watch out because I swear if I meet you in a dark ally your cute outfit will not make it out alive.

Spring

feelin' these songs

Had an amazing day with Logan today. Played outside and had a picnic, went for a walk (which he fell asleep during) went out on the patio and blew bubbles. Logan blew bubbles all by himself for the first time today. Given, most of the bubble solution wound up on his head and all over my legs and hands but it was a good experience and one of those moments that will be in my mind I hope forever. I got to go to the gym as well (yes, I need to get my butt back into shape) and ran for 30 minutes. I wish I hadn't screwed up my knee is high school. I would love to run a marathon but seeing as how it's painful to just run 3 miles... we will see if I ever strengthen my knee enough. It was nice to go and sweat and just run. I love how warm it is. It was a toasty 85 degrees here today (and of course humid) and I loved it. If I could, and if I could handle chasing Logan out of the dirt and away for garbage that long, I would stay outside all day. I wish the pool was open but I don't think it opens for another month. I am looking forward to seeing how Logan does in the water. I'm not worried about him not liking it at all cause he loved it last year and even blows bubbles in the bathtub and puts his whole face in. (that's right, I'm raising the next Michael Phelps) I am just excited to see what he can do in a big pool and how happy he will be :). He was so good today and we had so much fun. Gosh I'm glad winter is out-a-here. I was done with being cooped up inside all day. ONTO SPRING!