The Bradshaw's

Galena

2012-01-22T12:42:00.001-08:00

Perfect weekend get away...

Lots of relaxing was done

Photo Card

2011-11-30T19:40:00.001-08:00

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2011-11-10T06:17:00.001-08:00

Lynley had a temperature of 105 for the better part of Tuesday. 105?!?!? After a traumatic trip to the doctor's office during the day and then a trip to the ER that night she is starting to feel better! Thank goodness!

I am starting to crawl out of my skin...no workout for 2 days + a crazy 3 year old + a poor sick baby girl = a crazier Bradshaw household than normal. Even Logan is asking to go work out. Ha! The kid loves those exercise endorphins! (and the train table in the Kids Klub)

Here are a couple of pictures from our recent Kobe (hibachi grill) experience. Logan kept telling people to stop, drop and roll (fire safety week in pre-school) when the chef would make a flame on the grill. He also called the chef a ninja turtle. Everything is exciting to a 3 year old...

You can always count on my little brother to throw the deuces when no one else will.

Cutest girl ever. Seriously!

This has nothing to do with this post....my husband is just the sweetest and brings me awesome no reason gifts home from business trips! Logan of course took complete credit for this gift. A week later he is still asking "you like dat watch my got you?" hahaha!

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4 months

2011-10-28T11:26:00.001-07:00

Lynley had her 4 month appointment this month...cant believe how big this girl is getting! She was in the 25th percentile for weight and 50th percentile for height.

Miss Mae does not seem to be too worried about rolling over but will do it every now and then. She is much more content in her bumbo where she can keep an eye on her big brother!

Oooh....Miss Mae likes her sweet little boots!

Sweet little baby legs w. Bandaids...shots were a little rough. We got through the first one with no tears but Lyn let everyone know she wasn't happy about number 2 and 3. Chad and Logan were in the waiting room and said they heard her wailing...after a minute she calmed down but was still giving her nurse he side eye.

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Hunting Season

2011-10-02T07:46:00.001-07:00

Since bow hunting season has officially started Chad thought it would be a good idea to dust off the ol' bow and do a little practice shooting. The fact that he was not out in a tree stand this WHOLE weekend is just unbelievable because hunting is Chad's REAL wife in the fall/winter. I guess the whole two kids/wife/crazy job thing is starting to get in the way of his hobbies. Anyway, here are two super cute boys....

Good thing I kinda like this boys Daddy because I think we have a mini-Chad in the works.

There is no stronger bond than that between a boy and his power wheels, it's science.

I got you a flower, Mama! Thanks, Log....you're the sweetest:)
He told me, "You better put it in you pocket so the wind doesn't get it's pretties!" Good thinkin'!

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First Day of Pre School

2011-10-02T07:32:00.001-07:00

Log started pre school on September 7th. He was more than ready to go...I guess hanging out with Mommy all day was getting bor-ing!

Sweet Backpack! (or packpack as Log would say it)

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Rader's Family Farm

2011-10-02T07:19:00.001-07:00

Catching some major hang time.

Apparently there were some reckless kids climbing on the hay fort because we heard Logan setting them straight, "Hey kid! You be careful around me!"

Chad was really into teaching Log how to lasso....

I just wanted him to look straight ahead @ the camera. My goals are way more realistic....or so you'd think.

The sweetest little girl around.

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Hare Scramble

2011-10-02T07:07:00.001-07:00

This summer Chad decided to take up racing four wheelers....he did 4 races but between a newborn and being sick I only made it to the fourth and final. The hare scramble is like a trail race so it's not really spectator friendly. There were only a few points on the trail where we could actually see the riders. The trail is 7 miles long and goes through heavy woods, big hills, and streams and such...the idea is to make it around the trail as many times as you can in an hour and a half. Talk about a good workout!

Can we say hillbilly heaven? Everyone @ the race was super nice...brought together through a common love for fast things....

Chad did this race with Kyle and Kyle's little brother, Travis. Travis got first place and Chad got second. Kyle had some....mechanical issues. He broke his tire somehow.

Kyle and Chad at the start line....this was pretty intense. I could tell Chad was about to jump out of his skin because there was so much adrenaline pumping through his veins..

Of course I had to get a picture of Daddy's number one fan!! Logan thinks next year he will be doing hare scrambles right along side his Daddy and if Chad has anything to do with it, he will!
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Random Pictures

2011-08-21T09:38:00.001-07:00

Log got a four wheeler (powerwheels) for his 3rd birthday...his helmet gives him sweet hair!

After a little walk around the neighborhood...well, walk for Lynley and I. Logan basically runs circles around us. He makes me say "run,run,run!!" and then "stop" and he slams on the brakes, usually fake falling and saying "ah! I crashed!"
Lynley is beginning to wonder if she will ever get any peace and quiet with her brother around. The answer is most definitely no.

Poor girl:/

Baby girl just LOVES bath time and her big brother loves to help...reminding her over and over not to drink the water because "pee is in der and it di-gus-sin!" (someone needs to follow his own advice when it's his turn in the tub;))

Super Hero Song

2011-07-14T09:49:00.001-07:00

Chad is always singing songs....not real songs more like speaking in song....(I know...) Anyway, Logan has started to pick up this trait...it started with "Logan song" then "Nana Song" and there was even a "Tay Tay song." Today I walked by the toy room and heard Logan singing what I think is his super hero song...went a little like this:

I'm a super hero, I fly so fast because I'm super hero LOGAN!!! (the Logan was really emphasized)
Super hero Lynney is a monster BABY!!!! ( he says this bc the baby on incredibles turns into a little read monster)
Super hero Mommy makes SNACKS!!!
Super hero Daddy is STRONG!!!

Lyrical genius.

Another funny story: Logan called his cousin, Gavin (who he usually refers to as super hero Gavin) and when Gavin answered he said "Hi Logan, it's Captain America!"
Haha:)

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No Shame

2011-07-11T09:41:00.001-07:00

Logy-ism

2011-06-30T09:17:00.001-07:00

Logan: I give Lynley a under dog? (while Lynley is in her baby swing)
Me: No....better not, babies don't like under dogs.
Logan: (to Lynley) Oh baby, you no fun!

Update on Lynley...she is as sweet as can be. After Logan I had no idea a baby could be so laid back. She is perfectly content to lay in your arms and look around or just hang out in her swing. Nights haven't been bad but days are definitely harder when you are low on sleep with a newborn and a 3 year old.(duh)

Log has been a great big brother. We have yet to see any signs of jealousy other than a slight melt down when we put his old mobile in Lynley's room...but that was easily remedied.. Log decided to give Lynley his new projection music player and that he would just keep the old mobile:)...so the mobile lays next to his bed and sings him to sleep, ha! Whatever works, right?

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Father's Day

2011-06-23T13:15:00.001-07:00

Chad's Father's Day got off to a pretty cute start:)

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New Addition

2011-06-21T14:57:00.001-07:00

Lynley Mae
6/14/2011
6lbs. 6oz.
19 1/2 in.

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Water park

2011-06-08T06:19:00.001-07:00

Today we met Brooke and Clayton at the water park for a little fun in the sun....the boys had the time of their little toddler lies and it was nice because I didn't have to be the only preggers strutting my stuff around in a swim suit....:)

Yes, this is the only picture I got off the boys during the 3 hours we were there...I forgot my camera and do NOT trust myself with my phone in the water. I think Clayton is about to steal Log's doritos...Can't blame him, Doritos are delish!

Both boys seriously love the water so it was the perfect place for a play date and the perfect way to get a good nap out of my buddy!

This was Log on the ride home...
Lights out, folks. Had to make a quick stop at Target after the water park and then we met up with Chad for an early dinner and he didn't even wake up to eat. He slept in the booth next to me...he was one seriously tired little man. He also slept on the way home from the restaurant and for another hour or so on the couch when we got home.

If you're wondering, yes he did eventually wake up from his sun induced coma...@ about 6...Just in time to watch some George, help Daddy wash the four wheelers, take a bath and go back to bed!

When I asked him what his favorite part of the day was he told me "Everything!!!"

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First of Many?

2011-06-03T10:42:00.001-07:00

Logan has always been a bruiser and Chad has warned me time and again that trips to the ER are definitely in our future. I just didn't think our first would be so soon!

This morning we were getting ready to head to my OB apt and Logan tripped in the garage and flew into the cement step leading into our house. He was behind me when it happened so when he first reached for me crying and buried his head into my shoulder I wasn't sure what happened but when he looked up at me this is what I saw....

I of course put him right in the car and headed to the ER. I sent this picture to Chad to get his opinion when I was on my way and of course had to call Taylor Brand, RN to make sure I was doing the right thing!

He only cried for about a minute but then he just looked so sad...seriously, poor guy! He was a big trooper at the hospital, letting all the nurses and doctor look at his "biiig bump."

By the time we were in the ER room the goose egg had gone down quite a bit. The doctor had Logan eat some Graham crackers and drink some juice to make sure he didn't get sick and then we just waited a bit and were released!

Proof that little boys are resilient.... Pictures Log took of himself while waiting to be checked out by a nurse.....

You can see how much it went down just in the car ride from Atlanta to Bloomington. I think this experience was way more traumatic for me then for Logan who just acted like it was an inconvenience to his day. As we were leaving the ER Logan was very concerned that we were not going to be able to go to the water park....crazy kid just took 5 years off my life and he's worried about his afternoon plans!

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Chad's Fortune

2011-05-29T12:04:00.001-07:00

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2011-05-29T08:39:00.001-07:00

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Tight Grip

2011-05-19T17:17:00.001-07:00

Logan had such a tight grip on his sucker it didn't even drop when he fell asleep, ha:)

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Mother's Day

2011-05-10T07:15:00.001-07:00

I felt pretty blessed this year to spend Mother's Day with this funny little man.....

And thinking about having this little girl with us next year made it even better:)

I'm 34 weeks here.

Size of baby: According to babycenter she should be around 4 pounds!
Maternity Clothing: I'm wearing all of my normal work out attire but everything else is maternity.
Gender: Still a girl!
Movement: Lots of movement, sometimes I feel like she is trying to kick her way out of my belly...
Sleep: Log was running a pretty high temp for a few days last week and was up and down all night but besides that I have been sleeping really well:)
What I miss: I stopped teaching my Body Pump class and I have really been missing that!
Cravings: Just food in general. Always. Hungry.
Symptoms: A little heartburn...
Best Moments: asking Logan who is in my belly and his answer being "My bee-bee sisser Linny (Lynley)...she tuck in der!"
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"Uh-bwella"

2011-05-02T13:48:00.001-07:00

It has been "wainin" in our house since yesterday afternoon when Ross and Terri brought this Curious George umbrella over for Log:) We even had to take the Uh-bwella with us to the gym in case it started raining while we were exercising, ha!

Log was way too excited when he saw it started sprinkling outside. He just went outside and stood on the deck with his umbrella opening and closing it.

If opening an umbrella in the house is 7 years bad luck we are in trouble...

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In his Little Baby Dreams

2011-04-28T13:38:00.001-07:00

....I think he should learn to ride his bike first!

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31 weeks

2011-04-23T08:29:00.001-07:00

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30 weeks

2011-04-14T15:02:00.001-07:00

Size of baby: 3lbs 2oz said the ultrasound!
Maternity Clothing: oh yes.
Gender: Still a girl!
Movement: Lots!
Sleep: Hasn't been bad, the Boppy pregnancy pillow has been a life saver again!
What I miss: It's getting harder to hold Log on my lap because of my belly so...I miss that!
Cravings: Just food in general. Always. Hungry.
Symptoms: A little heartburn...
Best Moments: Seeing her little face in the ultrasound at my apt this week
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Terrifying

2011-04-12T18:47:00.001-07:00

Logan's scary face....brace yourself!

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29 weeks

2011-04-07T14:04:00.001-07:00

How far along? 29 weeks

Weight Gain: 16 lbs, I know...wowza but Dr.Dameron says I'm right on track!

Maternity Clothes: Wearing all maternity bottoms (besides my trusty yoga pants) and a mixture of Maternity and non Maternity tops

Sleep: Sleeping well! I have to get up a couple of times a night to hit the bathroom though

Best moment this week: Logan telling me my belly is Biiiiiiiig! Hahah

Movement: Lots of movement...especially when I'm trying to rest...guess I'm growing a comedian!

Food Cravings: hot dogs on the grill!

What I miss: I have been missing my hard workouts as dumb as that sounds. I think since the weather is nice it has been making me want to get outside and go!

What I am looking forward to: I have an ultra sound next week!

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Motorcycle Helmet

2011-04-07T07:38:00.001-07:00

Logan came to me with his sock monkey Easter basket on his head and told me it was his motorcycle helmet. His fleece is also his motorcycle jacket and his chucks, his motorcycle shoes....Chad's dad got a motorcycle a few weeks ago and his parents took Logan to the motorcycle shop last weekend and I guess he liked what he saw!

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The Many Faces of Logan

2011-04-03T11:23:00.001-07:00

It seems like we always have to wait at least 1/2 hour to see the doctor...that is one busy lady! This is what Logan did to pass the time!

There were also several videos involved that I will post if I can ever figure out how to upload videos to my blog from my phone...don't hold your breath;)

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Late 2 1/2 year post

2011-04-02T13:42:00.001-07:00

I can't believe my Log is 2 1/2 and about to be a big brother!! He's doing lots of fun stuff lately and is getting to be so fun to interact with...

He's doing a great job on the potty training front....still a little confused about #2....do I go in the potty of do I sneak off and then come tell you?? Option one buddy, option number one....

He has the biggest baby personality. He loves making "jokes," telling stories, and impersonating anything and anyone, just like his Daddy:)

The boy loves exercising. Anytime Chad or I work out at home he is right there with us. When he and I are in the car on the way to the gym he tells me "mama I exercise so I be healthy and STRON!"

My favorite thing about our Logy is that he has the biggest heart and would do anything for anyone. He loves his Mama and Dada and all of his Nana's and Papa's so much. I think he'd be happiest if we all just moved in together!

Chad will probably kill me for this but it just shows how sweet this boy is and how lucky our baby girl will be to have Logan as a big brother!!

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28weeks

2011-04-02T05:24:00.001-07:00

I can't believe I'm already 28 weeks into this pregnancy. I'm still feeling great and Logan still doesn't really want to talk about it! Ha

I decide to take a self portrait because whenever I ask Chad to take a belly picture somehow my belly doesn't actually make it into the picture......

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Cute Boys

2011-03-03T07:54:00.000-08:00

Let's face it...I live with some cute boys. But serioiusly, they are rough. If I knew then what I know now I would have gotten a futon and bean bag chairs from Wal Mart to furnish every room. My poor furnitture! Good thing number two is a Lynley...not another boy. Not sure if the foundation of our home could take it.

20 weeks

2011-03-03T07:45:00.000-08:00

...Chad's photography skills at their best. This was at 20 weeks....I am 24 now so I will try to get a newer one up soon. but let's be honest with my blogging history 4 weeks behind isn't bad!

Alisha's Wedding!!!

2011-01-10T12:07:00.000-08:00

Christmas Week

2011-01-10T12:04:00.000-08:00

Christmas Week

2011-01-10T12:03:00.001-08:00

Christmas Week

2011-01-10T12:03:00.000-08:00

Christmas Week

2011-01-10T12:01:00.000-08:00

Sledding

2010-12-09T07:43:00.000-08:00

Logan has been LOVING the snow! We have been really suprised by how long he wants to stay outside! He was of course beyond excited when he got to help Daddy clear a couple driveways onthe four wheeler and cannot get enough of sledding...He just lays down on the sled while Chad whips him around the hills behind out house...he doesn't even mind flipping off...He just wipes his little face off and says "More sled Dada?" haha

MISSING

2010-12-09T07:17:00.000-08:00

MISSING: Curious George
Height: 16 inches
Weight: 8 oz.
Last Seen: With the onry looking character in the red.

It's really no wonder George is missing, Logan carries him around everywhere and like his mother, would lose his head if it were not attached....We know he is somewhere in the house because we don't take him out with us but the mystery remains....WHERE IS CURIOUS GEORGE?

In other news...the little boy in the red is potty trained...We had a couple of potty issues the first time we tried a few weeks ago (i.e. the potty cover we got him did not have a high enough gaurd to stop the peepee from going everywhere) sooo once we got him a little frog potty he has been doing a great job...even with number two...One more step towards being a man!

Hermey

2010-12-09T07:11:00.000-08:00

This is Logan's new little buddy, Hermey (like the dentist/elf from Rudolph). Hermey has been stopping by every day to make sure Log is being a good little boy and then reporting back to the Big Jolly Man himself, Santa! Every morning Log gets REALLY excited when he finds Hermey and usually wants to carry him around for a while...

Christmas Card

2010-11-19T07:28:00.001-08:00

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Tanner's

2010-10-17T07:10:00.000-07:00

Dirt

2010-10-17T07:08:00.000-07:00

Log's favorite part of his play set.....

Rader's

2010-10-17T07:06:00.000-07:00

Just Watching...

2010-09-16T09:50:00.000-07:00

Can you see the little man up there watching the farmers on their combine???

Handsome Little Man

2010-09-16T09:41:00.000-07:00

I guess I could be bias...but Logan is hands down the cutest baby ever.

JUST LOOK AT THIS FACE!

Atlanta Fall Festival

2010-09-16T09:30:00.001-07:00

Dozer Days

2010-09-16T09:20:00.001-07:00

At Dozer Days Log....

Got Lots of Should Rides.....
Climbed Lots of Stairs......

Played with Lots of Rocks.....

And saw LOTS of "racties" (tractors) as Log called them.

...And it was a pretty sunny day:)

Happy Birthday, Little Man!!!

2010-08-17T17:43:00.000-07:00

Little Swimmer!

2010-08-05T05:11:00.000-07:00

We went to this cove a couple of times to park and float while we were at the lake this last week. The first time we went there were two ducks swimming around us the whole time. I'm talking within a few feet...Log loved them. He wouldn't stop yelling "Quack quack!" and "DUCK."

Chad and I were really happy that he liked the water so much considering it got up to 104 degrees! It was a scorcher, but not too bad if the boat was moving or you were in the water.

Daddy's Caddy

2010-07-16T15:08:00.000-07:00

As soon as Logy learns how to count he will be the perfect Caddy! I think Daddy liked that he couldn't count on this round;) Just kidding, Chad. You are a pro.

Update

2010-07-07T11:16:00.000-07:00

Logan has been super busy this summer...as per usual. He went on his first fishing trip with Daddy and Papa Mike last weekend and.....from what I hear, he had a great time. They fished off the dock, took a spin in the paddle boat and then did a little swimming!

Since Daddy downloaded the weather channel app on his blackberry we ALWAYS know when a storm is coming.....ALWAYS. So, here they are waiting for one to roll in!

For Father's Day Chad and Logan cleaned Papa Rick's new Shelby!

Good Morning

2010-05-28T04:31:00.000-07:00

First 5k

2010-05-17T12:33:00.000-07:00

Logan in s Spinny thing at the park. After this picture he got down and banged his head into it because he was so dizzy. haha...Good news is I think he'll live to fight another day!

Clayton, Taylor(5K Baby Watcher), and Logan

(Alisha, Brooke, Myself, & Mr. Logan)

This weekend I ran my first ever 5k! I ran it with Alisha and Brooke and I'm so glad because otherwise I would have been all over the place with my pace. It was obvious that they are runners and I am not because I thought I was going to die towards the end. BUT I am pumped to run another and to be a lot more dedicated to my training because it fell to the wayside after I went to BodyPump training and I felt it! I don't know what my exact time but it was in the 28 something arena...not too shabby. When it's posted on the website I will let you know!

ALSO for next time I need to get an ipod arm band because I nearly lost it to a creek using the old "tuck it in your sports bra" method. AND some new shoes because my feet were falling asleep near the end. i just thought, "Oh, Weird." I have since been informed that when you buy running shoes you should get a whole size bigger so your feet have room to move. Good. To. Know.

A to Z!

2010-05-08T06:29:00.000-07:00

A to Z

A- Age: 23
B- Bed size: Queen
C- Chore you hate: Hand Mopping the Floor, boo!
D- Dog's names: Nadda
E- Essential Start You Day Item: Special K Bar!
F- Favorite Color- Yellow and Cream
G- Gold or Silver or Platinum: Probably White Gold
H- Height- 5'8''
I- Interesting fact- I just got certified to be a Body Pump instructor!
J- Jewlery you wear everyday- Wedding Ring
K- Kids- Logan Daniel!
L- Living Arrangements- Chad, Log, and Myself
M- Mom's Name- Tami
N- Nicknames- Rhen, Precious, Babe
O- Overnigh Hospital stay other than birth- None! Thank goodness! I hate hospitals..
P- Pet Peeve- Being Late!
Q- Quote- I don't really have any faves!
R- Right handed or left handed- Righty
S- Siblings- 1 younger brother, Matt
T- Time you wake up- Between 6:00 and 6:30, Logan is definately an early riser!
U- Underwear- I'm all for them
V- Vegtable you dislike- I am not a huge cabbage fan...but will eat it with corned beef!
W- Ways you run late- I usually don't since that is my pet peeve!ha, but if we are it usually has to do with me not wanting to wake Log from a nap!
X- Xrays you've had- Teeth, stomach
Y- Yummy food you make-I think Chad's faves are my meatloaf and spaghetti bake!
Z- Zoo favorite- Giraffes

Jumper

2010-04-29T06:16:00.000-07:00

So Late...

2010-03-10T13:01:00.000-08:00

Little Business Man

2010-02-15T11:42:00.001-08:00

I just know that Logan is going to be a business man just like his Daddy when he grows up. The boy is ALWAYS taking calls and jibber jabberin on the phone JUST like his father;) And now whenever he gets to go downstairs to Daddy's office he has to be right in the middle of the action with a pen and paper so he can take notes:)

Logan's Nebulizer

2010-02-11T07:56:00.000-08:00

Logan went to the doctor last week and was prescribed a nebulizer. If you can't tell Logan is less than pleased with having to sit still for 20 minutes wearing his fishy face mask 4 times a day! He is not afraid to vocalize his displeasure either...let me tell you. At the same appointment he was prescribed the infamous "Pink Stuff." If you are unfamiliar with the Pink Stuff, it's bubble gum flavored amoxicillin....which really took me back to the good old days. I will admit to tasting Logan's batch...and I was a little dissapointed. It just wasn't what I remembered!

Baby Logan

2010-02-11T07:53:00.001-08:00

Our friends Garyn and Emily came over to visit with their little girl, Nora, so we got out some of Logan's old baby things so she would be comfortable! Logan is not the best host, and was

not thrilled with the idea of some baby sitting in his old bouncy seat. Which by the way he hated when he was small enough for it!

Wild Man

2010-02-11T07:43:00.000-08:00

SO glad (sarcasm) he is getting soooo good at climbing! Now nothing is out of reach! haha

They literally do NOT stop rough housing when they are together! I don't think the foundation of our home could take another Bradshaw boy!

This picture is a little old because now he has all of his eye teeth! I mean, this kid is a carnivore!

Sledding!

2010-02-11T07:22:00.000-08:00

We took Logan on his first sledding trip(on the second hole right outside our back yard) shortly after Christmas but I never posted the pictures...because I havent uploaded anything from the camera until today! He had a great time...but could only stay outside for a a little bit because I was nervous about him getting sick!

How old does he look here? 3, 4?

Second Try

2010-01-20T19:25:00.000-08:00

Family Pictures....

2010-01-20T14:26:00.000-08:00

Are Posted! Well...they have been for a while buuuut I have not been keeping up with my blogging very well...again!

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Christmas Videos

2010-01-19T18:33:00.000-08:00

15 Months

2009-12-07T09:45:00.001-08:00

Log was in the 70th and 75th percentile again for height and weight when we saw his doctor a couple of weeks ago! I think the worst part, (aside from the shots) for Logan, was waiting in the small, boring exam room for his doctor. Logan spent most of the wait time banging on the door saying "go, go" and trying to convince me to put his shoes and socks back on him.
Dr. Boe said Logman looks like a very healthy, strong boy! And that he is:) Holding him down for shots was no easy task! He took the first shot in stride, with a little growl...but on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th he was screeeeeeaming bloody murder and looking at me like I was a she-Devil for subjecting him to this kind of torture!

He has become even more vocal the last few weeks and we are starting to understand a few more words. Aside from his favorites, Mama, Dada, Uh-oh and Wow, we are starting to hear dog, ball, Iggy(gee), Let's go (go go), Here you go (ee-go), and even a Thank you (a-oo)! What a gentleman I am raising!

Our friends, the Walker's, stayed with us this past weekend and with them they brought their dog, Jazzy! Jazzy is a minature schnauzer so she was JUST the right size! Logan was a HUGE fan! I think when Ross came back from hunting on Sunday night to pick Jazzy up to head back home she was MORE than ready to go. All Logan wanted to do was touch her nose and pet her and I think all that Jazzy wanted to do was relax! After seeing how much he loved her I think a pet would be a sweet addition to our little family....Chad does not! Haha

Although I think Log will ALWAYS be a Mama's Boy he has really been wanting more Daddy time lately! If Chad is gone before Log wakes up we have to go into every room just tomake sure that Daddy isn't hiding somewhere! haha

We got our tree the day after Thanksgiving. Logan had a great time walking around at Owen's looking at all of the different trees! His favorites were the flocked trees:)

Excited on the way home to get the tree in the house!

Can you see Chad in there hanging the Christmas lights!? Hahaha

Logan had a great time riding around in his Jeep while Daddy put our lights up! We did have a Jeep on Jeep collision that ended in tragedy. Daddy's Jeep now has a booboo on it's bumper! Ha, But who could be mad at that face!?

Chad and Logan in their Carhart gear....Daddy's looks a little shabby next to Logan's!

Thanksgiving!

2009-11-27T11:06:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Log Man was a sad little turkey because he was just not feeling the greatest....I think it may have had something to do with his shots because he doing MUCH better today!

See....he was sooo tired he had to rest on his cousin, Hayden.
Log isn't great at looking at the camera...so this is the best fam shot we got!

I love his little rabbit teeth!

Dear Logan,

2009-11-16T12:04:00.001-08:00

Although I really do love the stage you are at the right now, I need a little less growing, running, talking, playing and destroying and little more of.....

This

Love, Mommy

My Little Monkey

2009-11-08T06:23:00.000-08:00

The night before Halloween Log, his grandma's and I went to the spooktacular at the Wellness Center in Hopedale. Log basically just ran in circles the whole time because there was soooo much for him to look at and (try to)do! He was a little too small for a lot of the projects but I think next year will be perfect!

Log's first cake walk...he won a Bride of Frankenstein twinkie for his Daddy since he has to miss the Spoooktacular for work.

We decorated a Cookie which Log snacked on for the remainder of the time we spent at the Wellness Center!

This bobbing for duckies game was his favorite...and I think you can see why he won a prize for his costume, he was such a precious little monkey man! I didn't get to take any pictures of him trick or treating or handing candy out to other trick or treaters because my camera died, bummer! But we video taped it so that made me feel a little better!

Tanner's Orchard #2

2009-10-20T14:12:00.000-07:00

I was pretty bummed yesterday when Mommy didn't take me to see Aunt Taylor and to go to Tanner's Orchard...but this morning when I woke up I was relieved when I heard Daddy say he didn't have any dumb cases and could take Mommy and I to the Orchard.
I was not a huge fan of the LOOOONG ride there but once we arrived I checked my attitude and did lots of fun stuff..

......I got measured....Which honestly wasn't that cool but Mommy insisted.

I got to play with the Billy Goats! These were my favorite. After everything I did I lead Mom and Dad back to these. Daddy kept making me whipe my hands and I have no idea why, these guys didn't look dirty at all to me...

Daddy and I road a pretty cool bus.

I wanted to drive but Dad said I am still a little young. Maybe next year:)

Mommy and Daddy kept trying to get me to climb into this train...And at first I wasn't sure why because it looked pretty lame to me but THEN I saw a big kid get on so I decided I would give it a chance.

And this tunnel was sweet, I looooove tunnels but I had never seen one that wasn't made out of blankets and furniture.

This maze was pretty dumb and I think it was for little kids but I humored Daddy and let him lead me through it.

Let's be honest, I knew I wasn't going to be able to leave the place without posing for a couple of pictures with the pumpkins so Mommy can look back at last years and talk about how big I've gotten and how time goes by WAY too quickly!

I Was Kidding Myself............

2009-10-13T11:37:00.000-07:00

...When I thought I could take some cute fall pictures of Logy with my SUPER slow digital camera....I neeeeeeeeeeed a point and click!!

"Howling" at the annnoooooying dogs that live in our neighborhood that NEVER stop barking, I'm glad that Logan enjoys them! haha

This is the closest we got to him looking at the camera...I had to hold my phone above the camera!

Bucky Beaver!

Tilt Head to the Left.

2009-09-19T08:55:00.000-07:00

I have been a very bad Mommy blogger lately....or since Logan began moving around on his own! I am trying though, here are some sweet pictures of my little cutie!!

I swear all of this pictures are flipped on my computer but for whatever reason they did not flip when they were uploaded....Anyhow, he is Log enjoying an Oatmeal Creme Cookie and some Cantaloupe!
Playing Football

Hiking the ball like Daddy taught him

Helping Daddy put together his new wagon:)

And...More helping!

ONE YEAR!

2009-08-24T19:17:00.000-07:00

Our Little Man made it to his first birthday! We are so relieved because trust me, we had our doubts. Some days it seemed like he was just TRYING to crack his baby head open! I am guessing this will only get worse as he perfects his running skills. (so excited for running.....)
He got LOTS of snacks for his birthday....I guess people know our Logy better than we thought!! But at his doctor appointment today he had actually LOST a few ounces from about a month ago when he was at the doctor for a cold! I think it must be from all of the running around he has been doing! He is now 23 lbs and 7oz (60%) and 31 inches long(80%) and I don't remember what his head circumference is(and I can't find the paper Dr.Boe gives us with his measurements, oops!) but he is in the 50th percentile. Such a relief...last time his head measurement was way higher than his body measurements...and I'm thinking that as he gets less top heavy we will have fewer head to corner incidents!

Logan LOVED having all of his little buddies over for the party...but I think he was a bit concerned when i put his snack bowl on the floor so he could share....you know how he is about snacks! haha All of the babies are getting soooo big...Stop growing!

The only thing Logan is not enjoying right now is being in communication limbo...he knows what he wants and he knows that he wants to say it but when he tries it still comes out in jibberish...so that has brought about a few sad faces (cough, temper tantrums, cough). But I think he is being too hard on himself....he can do all of the important ones like Mom and Daddy and when we do flash cards it sounds a lot like he is getting the hang of dog, which is his favorite card. I know I have been a blog slacker this summer but I am really going to try to keep everyone updated because Logan really is changing everyday!

Sine You're Almost 11 Months.....

2009-07-02T06:13:00.000-07:00

I guess I should do a 10 Month post.... Time just flies with this little man, I can NOT believe in a month and a half he will be 1! A toddler!

Whether it be good or bad, Logan is learning something new everyday! He is getting more and more stubborn and definately has a one track mind. There is no more "out of sight, out of mind." Come to think of it, that has been out the window for a while.

Still no walking, but he is taking those few random steps here and there....and I'm pretty sure he thinks about walking a lot, I can just tell.

He is getting more agressive when he wants Mommy's attention. Insteadd of yelling he now yells and pulls on my legs...adorable (ha). It also seems like he gets frusterated more easily....his biggest enemies right now are his pedi ped box and a few choice books because he can't open them everytime he tries. He just looks at me like "Uh, Mommy... little help here?"

Log Man's favorite toys are his Curious George and Blue Bear. He makes monkey noises (oo oo, ah ah) whem he sees either of them. I guess we will work on bear noises next! ha! He loves crawling around on the couch and sitting in Daddy's recliner.

He thinks he is such a big boy now, but Mommy has some news....he will always be a baby if he knows what's good for him!

Sweet Baby Pictures:)

2009-06-25T16:40:00.000-07:00

Awwwww my precious little man:)
Splashing around:) He was really more interested in the rocks next to the pool than he was the pool itself.

What a cheese ball. He's about to fly away I think with those ears:)

Logan and Daddy on Father's Day at one of Daddy's favorite places, Bonanza! (Daddy is a big fan of buffets haha)

And here he is scrubba-dub-dubbin' after a long, hard week!

So Many Messes, So Little Time!

2009-06-11T07:54:00.000-07:00

I love Mckmama as much as the next Mommy blog Stalker, but baby wearing? I mean, your baby is a human, not a cardigan....So were my previous thoughts, but if I had been wearing my child this morning, like a good Mama, he would not have been able to......

- Find the one cabinet that does not have a lock and empty it of its contents (paper towel, toilet paper, napkins, old easter candy)
-Tip over the kitchen garbage can and pour the remains of a soda on himself
- Open the door to the bathroom (Mommy didn't get it latched), unravel the toilet paper roll, tip over the garbage can, put up the lid to the toilet and splash around......and then put some of the trash from the garbage can into the toilet.
-Came back into the laundry room and give Mama a sweet smile:)

This all happened while I was in the laundry room folding ONE load of laundry, I guess I can't accuse the kid of being lazy.

Stats and a Fort Tunnel

2009-05-29T10:21:00.000-07:00

Height: 281/2 inches (50%)
Weight: 22 lbs (50%)
Head Circumference: 18 inches(70%, big brains!)

Log was having lots of fun at the doctor's office playing with books and toys I brought for him in the waiting room but as soon as we got into the examination room he was not happy...you could definitely tell that he was just nervous. When I laid him on the scale he lost it....and was even less enthused about being measured! Ha, needless to say snacks were brought out very quickly. He didn't have any shots, just a finger prick and while the nurse was pricking and taking blood he just sat there calm as can be letting her hold one and hand and snacking with the other....So to recap...Logan is afraid of being weighed and measure but being poked with a needle is no sweat. Logan was still in a bad mood when his Daddy got home from work so daddy built him and tunnel fort to bring up his spirits, it definitely worked. He spent what seemed like forever (the whole time I made dinner) going back and forth through the tunnel and he laughed the whole time! I think he is starting to realize Daddy is more fun during playtime than Mommy!

9 Months

2009-05-19T19:04:00.000-07:00

He has 5 teeth! (this picture is a couple of weeks old, his top teeth are farther down now and he has another eye tooth and two more on the bottom poking through! He is going to be eating cheesburgers any day, I swear!

He is down to two bottles a day (one in the morning and one at night) and feeding himself 3 meals a day! Big Boy!
He is SUCH a snuggler! He loves curling up with his thumb and a snuggie when he is sleepy.

He is becoming increasingly difficult to photograph...this is the best picture we got on Mother's day, ha!
He has been standing really well and takes random steps here and there but has never actually walked anywhere yet! He is such a silly little man, always making someone laugh and ALWAYS flirting! Lock up your daughters, he is a charmer!

He's not a BIG fan of any of his toys but he LOVES exploring and reading books!

We go to the doctor tomorrow so I will let you know how that goes!

Tag

2009-05-08T07:08:00.000-07:00

Laura tagged me on this and it is hard for me to pass up a tag! except the one that she tagged me on yesterday...but I will eventually get to that one too :)The Game of Tag about your MAN:

1. Who is your man? Chad!
2. How long have you been together? Oohhh about 5 years!
3. How long did you date? See above
4. How old is your man? 25
5. Who eats more? Chad for sure!
6. Who said "I love you" first? He did
7. Who is taller? Chad, of course!
8. Who sings better? I think it would actually be a toss up between who sings WORSE! And poor Logan has to hear it ALL the time
9. Who is smarter? I think we might each give you different answers on that one!
10. Whose temper is worse? Probably Mine
11. Who does the laundry? I do
12. Who takes out the garbage? Chadly
13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Chad!
14. Who pays the bills? Well I mean technically we both do...but Chad is usually the one writing the check!
15. Who is better with the computer? I am, but Chad has gotten better!

16. Who mows the lawn? Chad! I have offered before when he doesn't have time and he would rather pay someone than have me do it....that is how picky he is about his lawn!
17. Who cooks dinner? I do, unless we're grilling!

18. Who drives when you are together? Chad
19. Who pays when you go out? Silly question, it's OUR money

20. Who is most stubborn? Tuffy!

21. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Chad is a lot better about that than I am! I guess the answer to #20 would actually be me!

22. Whose parents do you see the most? We see Chad's mom more (mine lives in Kentucky) But we see my Dad more!

23. Who kissed who first? Oh, hard to say....but Chad is quite the looker so I probably laid one on him first! haha

24. Who asked who out? I don't know!

25. Who proposed? He did of course! In a park, with lots of pretty flowers around and hot choc and blankets...it was in the winter!

26. Who is more sensitive? Me for sure! But if you would have watched Marley and Me with us you would not have agreed!
27. Who has more friends? I don't know!

28. Who has more siblings? Chad!

29. Who wears the pants in the family? Once again, I think we would both give you different answers to that one;)

Max

2009-05-07T16:59:00.000-07:00

Who knew Max (Grandma and Grandpa Bradshaw's Dog) was so hilarious? He loves going out to the farm because he gets to see cows, Max, and Grayson(the kitty). I think Grayson is about at the end of his rope when it comes to tolerating Logan...I'm hoping Logan never actually catches Grayson...I feel like it will get ugly..ha!

Busy Little Man!

2009-05-07T08:32:00.000-07:00

Logan has been busier than usual lately...With three new teeth poking through and a LOT of things to explore insides, and now OUTSIDE this kid barely has a free moment to suck his thumb! But he does find the time...the baby that once fought sleep to no end will now take breaks from playing by laying on the ground with this snuggie and thumb in his mouth...tooooo cute:)

He loved walking up and down the driveway in his little Jeep! His shades kill me...
He actually kept his flippies on for quite a while....they looked so cute on his chubby little toes

He is getting a little more used to grass...buuutt sometimes he is still not a huge fan. Like is this picture where he is bear crawling so his legs don't have to touch it!

Stuck! Maybe next time you will listen to your Mommy when she tells you not to try to crawl betwttn the side table and couch!

I guess this is one way to play with your tunnel!

Mommy's Little Stuntman

2009-04-23T18:04:00.000-07:00

Logan is LOVING how low the windows are in the new house! Whenever the next door neighbors dog barks he crawls right on up and searches...He thinks he is hearing Grandma's dog, Jack!

He's also started taking advantage (more than before) of the time he has when Mommy's back is turned. Here I ran to answer my phone and when I came back I saw Logan "helping" me load the dishwasher....about a week later while I was making little man a bottle I found out that he is reeeeeally good at climbimg stairs...he was about two steps away from the top. I did not mangae to snap a picture of that one because I was having a minor heart attack! Needless to say we have baby proofed the house! Maybe all of this extra room to roam has given Logan an extra dose of courage...like he needed one!He fools you with this sweet, smushy, baby face!

Logan was confused when I was blow drying my hair while he bathed....He made this face the whole time and grunted when I pointed the hair dryer at his headCrazy baby hair!

Look at those two big teef! Two more just broke through on top! You'd think it would have been his two front teeth but it's a front tooth and eye tooth next to it...akward, my little man is going to look like a snaggle for a while! HAHA!

Trying Out the Walker

2009-04-09T11:31:00.000-07:00

Since Logan is now a "Cruiser" (he holds onto things and walks along them) I have tried to get him interested in a car that his Grandparents got him that can be converted into a walker type tingamajig....As you can see here he is more interested in anything that is in my hands, in this case the camera, than he is in the walker! Since he can walk forward with this thing one would think he would be able to do the same the little Jeep walker that he can sit in but...he just scoots himself backwards reeeeeal fast! haha Oh and I recorded this sideways so youll just have to tilt your head:)

Nobody Told Me....

2009-04-09T06:15:00.000-07:00

Laura (I finally figured out how to make a link, go me!) tagged me to post a few things that nobody ever told me about Motherhood, so here it is.

Nobody ever told me that what I was bringing home from the hospital was not a precious baby boy, but a poop machine!

Nobody ever told me that babies can make a mess out of anything....ANYTHING, seriously give Logan a block and a rattle...and leave the room...you'll see what I mean.

Nobody ever told me that once your child learns to crawl you will acquire another shadow.

Nobody ever told me that Logan would actually be able to sense when I was sitting down for a meal and would, at that moment, need something, anything, so terribly that he would not be able to stop screaming until I delivered....and my meal was cold.

Nobody ever told me that between 5 and 6 months your child's reach increases from about 12 inches to 10 feet....And anything in that area will be knocked over and then gnawed on!

I'd heard that toddlers sometimes revert back to infantile behavior when a baby is born to get more attention, but Nobody ever told me that this sometimes happens to grown men;)

Nobody ever told me that sharp corners and hard surfaces contain a magnetic force that actually draws baby heads to them!

Nobody ever told me that the poop, the messes, the poopy messes, the broken stuff, and all of the cold lean cuisines(yuck) wouldn't bother me after Logan gives me a big drooly smooch! (Another thing nobody ever told me about)

And I tag....Brooke!

Is My Baby a Tween?

2009-03-27T08:15:00.000-07:00

If not, he has definately adopted the attitued of one! He just wants me to leave him alone to chew on twist ties, pull on lamp cords, and shake things off of tables! Every time I have removed him from one of these situations he grunts and yells "MAMAMAMAMAMA" at me! I don't think so mister....I think we need to get this move over, it's throwing us all out of whack!

When will he start understanding the meaning of the word "No?" Does he understand it now and it just messing with me? If so he does a pretty good impression of a confused baby when I'm yelling "Noooooo!! Don't put your finger in there!!" (When he discovered the only outlet left in the house without a baby safety cover)

Our days of sitting things on the coffee table (like coffee) are over. He is getting smart and starting to take a few steps around the coffee table so his reach is expanding. While I don't think walking is in the immediate future, standing may be and I am not ready for that...I swear the say I put my baby down and he stands instead of sitting this Mommy will be a wreck...because he won't be a baby anymore! When do they officially turn into toddlers?

7 Months

2009-03-22T16:58:00.000-07:00

A lot has happened since Logan turned 7 months....like, he got his own cell phone! (His Daddy's old one)
And he's been standing up on everything and even starting to walk around the coffee table a little bit!

AND this is the last time you will see Logan with his baby hair! He got his first hair cut last week but the pictures are on Kathy's phone so I will have to catch you up on that when she uploads them! (The two pictures abover show the new do though!)

We had our first day out in the sun and did suprisingly well with our sunglasses!

Ha-Ha could he been anymore dorky!? What a sweet little man...

6 Month Stats!

2009-02-26T18:36:00.001-08:00

Logan has his 6 month check up on the 18th and he was 20 lbs. and 27.5 inches! He stayed in the 75th percentile this time around . Last weekend I was wishing it was more like the 25th when he was strapped to me in his carrier in the mall! My arms were legitimately sore the next morning from trying to relive the strain on my back! ha ha

We've been practicing good oral hygiene lately, never too early to start! (And besides that when Log man is being difficult it's always a good idea to hand him something he can put in his mouth!)
This is how my Little Man greets me when I get him up from his nap now (usually yelling "MaMaMaMaMaaa!" or "BaBaBaBaBaaaaa!"). He tries to pull himself up on everything....he is especially fond of our metal framed coffee table...I spend roughly 95% of my day keeping him away from it. He also tries to stand up in the tub! I think he is trying to give himself a concussion.

And we started trying baby biscuits!...Before bath time because unless he goes straight in the tub the whole house gets slimed!

YAY!

2009-02-18T14:46:00.000-08:00

Logan can crawl...Forward! After a month of crawling backward he got it today:)

Bath Time!

2009-02-09T17:52:00.000-08:00

Log had his first bath in the sink at his Gramma Bradshaw's this weekend...so of course I took a few pictures:)

Wait, what?

2009-02-05T11:17:00.000-08:00

Maybe it is my fault for googling teething... but I am insulted! All I wanted were few tips on how to sooth little boy that is cutting his first few teeth and this is what I get...

"Try giving your child a smooth, hard teething ring. Some children like a cold teething ring. Do not tie the ring around the child's neck. It could catch on something and strangle the child."

A slap in the face! Are you kidding me???? Like I would tie anything around Logan's neck! I can't leave him alone in a room while wearing a bib, let alone with something actually tied around his chubby little neck....I would hate to imagine a parent that reads this and and thinks "Phew, dodged a bullet by reading that brilliant piece of advice!"

Picture Tag

2009-01-26T12:38:00.000-08:00

Laura W. and Jessica both tagged me so I thought I should get on it...

Here is what you are supposed to do:

Go to the folder in which you keep your dig ital photos.

Choose the fourth folder.

Find the fourth picture in that folder.

Explain.

Tag your friends!

Here is mine...a little embarassing, really! Haha! Chad was teaching Logan alll labout bullets...and as you can see he was very interested! haha!

Now I tag Laura T:)

5 Months already!?

2009-01-20T17:52:00.001-08:00

Are you kidding me?! There is no way that when I leave the room with my little tiny baby on one side of it he has somehow rolled and scootched all the way to other side and found something completely inappropriate to gnaw on, is there? I mean, it cannot possibly be that my sweet little precious angel now makes so much noise when he plays that his Mommy is wondering how awful being deaf really would be, can it?

Our little man is quite the mover and shaker these days! I remember when I couldn't wait for him to crawl...now... I love his jumperoo because it keeps him in one spot! He isn't crawling right yet, but he is doing the little booty rock and he thinks he's pretty neat. He has also recently discovered a new pitch, unheard (seriously) by anyone but he and I....and it's because of this I know he has no future what so ever in the music industry.
He could however have a future in the competitive eating circuit. Logy loooooves his baby food!! His faves are peas and bananas.....and green beans, and squash, and sweet potatoes, and apples....Ok, we have yet to find a food he doesn't love! I can't wait to start giving him sippy cups because he loves picking up his bottle and feeding himself:)

He's sitting up long enough for us to sit him up in the bathtub but I would still never leave his side because every once in a while he topples right on over, which he does not find too amusing!We visit the doctor on Feb. 18th for his 6 month check up and I'm excited but it's also a little scary because it seems like a lot more starts happening at 6 months...and I have a feeling I'm going to have a rowdy one on my hands once he reeeally gets moving!

A Few Things...

2009-01-14T15:50:00.000-08:00

We tried some prunes tonight....and apparently I was not going fast enough with the spoon!

Sooo...he thought he would try himself... PS I would not suggest this, the aftermath included a sticky, prune smelling camera, and prune splattered walls/pictures/mommy.

Ehhh...Not so sure about the prunes anymore...

Who could resist this little booty shot, haha! Those socks kill me because they look just like his Daddy's!

Logan was rolling around on the ground the other day and spotted a bottle left on his blanket....so he decided to go for it...

He over shot a little bit on his first try and rolled over the other way....

Ok...well here he is goin the right way but he is getting frusterated... I think he's thinking "Ok, Mom, I know you think this is hilarious but seriously, a little help?"

After Lots of grunts he finally got Grandma Tam to help him out....seriously, he wants to eat while he's on his belly now? I don't know who this kid thinks he is! Everytime I feed him he's squirming around like he wants to move around AND eat....

It's a little blurry, but look! 2 little teef! We'vedefinatly been waiting for these guys! I swear he's been teething for 3 months! He's a drooling machine!

New Trick!

2009-01-10T12:50:00.000-08:00

This is one of Log's new tricks and no I don't mean the drooling, he's definately seasoned when it comes to that!..He really likes the new bubble trick when he's got a mouth full of peas!

Pea Face!

2009-01-04T07:40:00.000-08:00

Logan had his first meal made of REAL food last night! I think Chad and I were more excited about it than he was. He acted like it was no big deal and he had been eating peas since the day he was born! Ha-ha:)

And since he was in such a good mood after his peas, I decided it would be a good time to take 1,000 pictures, naturally.

Confused, as usual:)

I can't tell if this is reeeeeally cute or a little bit creepy...

Chubby Baby! Maybe he should lay off the peas....

This one is from earlier in the day when I walked down stairs and saw that Chad had made a "fort" for Logan. Cute.

This is one of his new faces

This is Logan in his jumperoo/fort.

Bradshaw Christmas

2009-01-02T07:58:00.000-08:00

Logan had a great time at Christmas, there was just so much for him to try to get in his mouth! I was suprised at how interested he was in all of his toys, and he only fussed a couple of times, he's becoming a big boy:)

When Kathy was handing out presents Emma kept saying "Grandma, I need to open more presents!" haha

The Brothers and their new hunting hats, so exciting...

Chad opening his black powder rifle....oooohhh! His best Christmas ever!

Daddy helping Log open presents....it got pretty hot in that house with everyone in one room so Log decided to take off his Christmas sweater and cords and just rock the white onsie...ha

Playing with Grandma Kath's Christmas Penguin

A Little Christmas

2008-12-22T14:53:00.000-08:00

Well this is supposed to be last but....My Dad got Chad a million peice tool set...he was really excited about it and put it together as soon as he opened it!
This is Logan begging Uncle Matt for more Apple Pie....He loved it:)

We gave Logan to my Dad for Christmas....he's excited...for now. haha

We went to Medicci for dinner (YUM) and Logan decided he would be a big boy and hold the bottle himself so Mommy could eat, what a sweety!

Grandma Tami got Logan a Jumperoo for Christmas and gave it to him a little early because he REALLY wanted it. You can see from the video that he looooves it! And yes, that Chewbacca like voice you hear on the video is Logan...:)

Keebs!

2008-12-12T07:22:00.001-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Christmas Decorating

2008-12-04T15:40:00.000-08:00

Before you look at these pictures I just want you to know that I am not, nor do I claim to be Ansel Adams. I took them at night AND apparently I don't have the most steady of hands because a lot of them are blurry....But I had lots of fun decorating this year because I actually got to do more than a tree! ...What I am not looking for is finding a place to store all of this stuff AFTER Christmas.....I guess I'll just cross that bridge when I get to it!

I got this feather tree thing at Eskaba (http://www.eskaba.com/) I don't know how to do links. It's the neatest little store in Armington. I got this one and another one 50% off because they are fall decorations I guess but I think they are still pretty Christmasy.

My Gram gave me this wreath (and about 20 other things) because she just doesn't have the room for all of her decorations. When I got it it was all gold and not quite my style so I just took it apart and then put it back together! Taylor had to come over and teach me how to make that bow!

More purchases from Eskaba. ShirlGirl gave me those angels for an early Christmas present...SO cute:) AND I'm pretty excited because she called Chad and told him she would be sending me some hand me down decorations...yay!

Of course I had to incorporate a picture of Logan into my Christmas decorating. That upside down thing is a "cloche" I think....Well, it's not but that is what I am trying to get it to look like..I don't know exactly what a cloche is, but Laura got one at Eskaba and it was neat so I thought I would try to have one...I made way to many wreathy things out of that holly berry stuf...so they are all over.

Awww I love this lantern...mostly because I don't think I'll move it from this spot all year, I'll just put different things inside it.

The mistle toe you see hanging from the ceiling fan was Chad's contribution

The full mantel....these are obvioulsy supposed to be in a different order, but I just don't pay attention when I'm uploading.

Logy's first tree! He loves it. There are feathers and pine cones and acorns and little birds (Chad's idea, I'm sure he would want credit) in it...I think out of all of the trees Chad and I have had this is my fave...

Annnd...the tree again.

Bumbo

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Log watching me blog while he's playing with his toys....:) Really, this picture should be last but I always upload things in the wrong order and then I'm too lazy to re-d0 it!
Really trying to figure out his toys....he mostly just bangs his hands up and down on his tray and knocks the toys off but every once and a while he gets one in his hands and you can tell he is REALLY proud. I'm thinking he will be right handed because he does all of his banging with his right hand....but we'll see I guess!
Just being the sweetest thing ever.

Bahahaha my little elf:)

Log had another playdate with all of his buddies yesterday but I forgot my camera so I will have to wait until the other Mommy's put pictures on their blogs to show you:)