5 Months Old

Logan turned 5 months on Friday, the 19th! I can't believe it has been a whole 5 months since he was born. It seems like just yesterday was April 18th and I was going into labor with Logan! It is so amazing how fast time goes by when you have a little one around! It is also amazing how much they grow, learn and develop in just 5 short months. Logan has two teeth, can sit unsupported for about 10 seconds, loves to ride in his stroller, (he wouldn't even let me set him down for 2 seconds when he was a newborn) he will stay in his stroller for hours while I shop. He likes to watch the dogs play, running water (the sink or a fountain will do). He loves to grab anything that he can see...he especially likes to grab my hair, my coke can or the remote control. He thinks his daddy is the funniest guy around and loves to look at him and smile and laugh. It is just a blessing to have him around, it is a wonderful journey to watch the little bean that was growing inside of me just 5 short months ago turn into such a wonderful little person.

the "Gummy" Smile

So, two Saturdays ago (September 6th) as Logan was gnawing on my hand like he always does, I felt a little ridge...something sharp. It was evidence that his first tooth was finally going to poke through. It finally did, and not only does he have one tooth, he now has two. Both are on the bottom and they are coming in quick. It might still take a while until they are all the way up, but you can actually see them now when he smiles. It is pretty cute, but I will miss the gummy smile and it is just proof that my baby boy is growing up. Everyone tells you as a new parent to enjoy every moment because they go by so fast. Sometimes in the beginning after countless sleepless nights, it doesn't seem to go by fast enough, however seeing Logan's first tooth (or teeth) has really hit home for me! I guess I knew he would grow up, I thought I would take a lot more pleasure in all of his milestones (and I do), but it really makes me think about how soon he will be a toddler and talking back to me or a teenager and wanting nothing to do with me. I guess by then I will be prepared to deal with it. But as my mother always tells me, I guess I will tell Logan..."You will always be My baby."

Pendaries

We went to Pendaries, NM this weekend to spend some time with the family for my
mother-in-law's b-day. Jeff and Allison have a beautiful cabin on a golf course in the mountains. It is so quiet and peaceful the dogs love to walk around in the forest and chase squirrels. Because it is farther north and higher elevation than Albuquerque, the evenings can get pretty chilly so we had to dress Logan for the occasion! Thanks to his Nana for the wonderful puppy dog outfit with the matching bib and beanie!

This was Logan's third trip to the cabin! He is becoming quite the traveler. He has been to Pendaries 3 times, Iowa and Utah all in his 4 months of existence! Next month we are driving to Tennessee! We will let you know how that trip goes! It might
be a little harder on Logan because he is becoming more and more active and
interested in everything. He might not be content to stare at the back of a vehicle seat and sleep for 14 hours!

Ahh Scooter

So today while I was sitting at the dining room table playing with Logan, Scott quickly got my attention and told me to look outside. So I looked out the dining room window and there was Scooter on the patio table. I grabbed my camera and took a quick picture...but then realized that the window screen was in the way. I tried to get outside as quickly as possible to take a better picture, but by the time I got there Scooter was on her way down. Now, I know that this would infuriate most dog owners and typically it would upset Scott and I, however Scooter is very special. She has a bladder control problem and every time we get upset with her (even if we look at her the wrong way) she starts yelping and peeing everywhere, so some things just aren't worth getting upset over. I guess she has us pretty well trained.