Camp Tekoa

This weekend we went to Camp Tekoa with our church. We had a ball! As many of you know - I am not really an outdoor type of person, but it was so much fun!! We stayed in a small lodge with 2 other couples. It was very rustic and exactly what I imagine camping to be! (of course Carl has a different image of camping!!) There were so many things to do - they had a natural spring with a gradual beach entrance. Logan had a ball playing with his toys in the sand, and he even tried swimming but boy was it cold!! He didn't last too long in the water. They also had lots of hiking trails, paddle boats, canoes, a zip line, rock climbing, and a huge field for sports and even a playground. Our favorite was the paddle boats, but when Logan saw the other kids going across the zip line, he told me - I do, Mama, I do. I vetoed that idea immediately!! It was so relaxing to sit on the rocking chairs and enjoy the beauty of the mountains. We can't wait to go back next year!!

****Please note - I did not take these photos! I stole them from our friend Anja Workman - who is an excellent photographer!*********

I do I do

Before each meal we say the blessing - well today at lunch was no exception, except when we were about to begin - Logan said, "I do Mama I do". Well, of course I let him and it was adorable. He put his hands together, bowed his head and said "Thank You Mama, Daddy, Annabelle, and food. Amen" It was so hard to keep the laughter in - but I had to because he was so proud of himself!

Summer Time

Gosh - it's been a while, and I do apologize! I keep asking myself where has our summer gone. Logan starts preschool in 2 weeks and I can't believe it's already that time. We have had such a wonderful summer with trips to Disney, Sunset Beach, lots of days at the Park, and Logan even had a blast at Bennett's birthday party at Ray's Splash Planet. I think this made his whole summer. He loved the slide - wish I had some photos to share, but as you can imagine it was impossible to take pics and chase him in the water. He was the cutest thing. One thing I will add that Logan has really picked up this summer was TALKING!! I remember Carl and I couldn't wait for him to start talking and now we can't get him to stop. His voice melts me each time he says something! He is becoming such a big boy. Some of our favorite things he says are - when you ask him a ? - he replies with - No, I'm fine or Sure!! (So big) And of course - his daddy has really worked with him to say - Yes Sir and Yes Ma'am - it makes others giggle when he answers with that! Each day I think - this is so fun and it just gets better and better!! I can't imagine what next summer will be like, and don't want to think of him being another year older - My baby is getting so big!!!

Prayers...

We have some really wonderful neighbors and are blessed to have them near us. One of our dear friends, who lives a couple of houses down lost his battle with Leukemia last night. My heart is utterly broken for this family, they have a 5 year old little girl - who will wonder why her daddy is no longer with us. Please raise this family up in your thoughts and prayers, they need this comfort right now. Thank you!

Abuela's House

Logan loves going to visit his Abuela. He has his own train set-up, a big boy bed, and he gets to spend time with all his family. He loves Grandpa and Gigi!! Abuela's house is so much fun, because it's all of his favorites!!

Helping with the Horses

Logan has been to visit his Abuela twice this summer, and has loved every trip!! His TiTi Jennifer is home from school for the summer, so Logan has been able to spend lots of time with her as well. He loves TiTi Jennifer and her horses. She let him help out with the chores. Which is right up his alley!! He helped feed and take care of the horses and he even got to ride one!!! For days after his trip all he talked about was Jennifer's Nays!!! He can't wait to go back soon!

Mickey's House

Sorry it has been so long since our last post, we have been one busy family. We just returned from our week long vacation to Florida. We spent the first part of the week in Melbourne, where we played on the beach everyday and spent lots of time with The Papa and Nana Om - Logan had a ball. We went to the Brevard Zoo, where Logan met Mama Jaguar and rode his first train. Then we left for Orlando - or should I say Mickey's House. At first I think Carl and I were more excited about the trip - until Logan got to meet Mickey Mouse - he was so excited!! We rode lots of rides, met the characters and even stayed for the parade, which was a big hit!! By then it was time to get our ears and head home!! Needless to say - this was a wonderful hit for Logan, as we were driving to school this morning, I asked Logan if he knew where we were going, and he, of course, said - Mickey's House!!!!