First Day of School

I know we are a little late compared to the rest of the country, but today is our first day of school! Andrew is headed off to Mr. Skinner's fourth grade class, and Logan is in Mrs. Erickson's first grade class. Andrew is happy that he gets to be in a portable classroom and gets to sit next to his friend, McKay, who was in his class last year. Logan is SO excited to be going to school all day and eating lunch at school this year! He's been telling everyone that he has the best teacher in the whole school! He's also thrilled to be riding the bus with is buddies, Mark and Bryce, who are starting Kindergarten this year.

Hannah wanted to get a picture with the boys too! This morning, after I sent the boys up to brush their teeth, Hannah came down grinning and said, "I brushed my teeth, Mommy! Now I can go to school too!" When I told her she couldn't go this year, she burst into tears. Poor Hannah!

Andrew and Logan with his best buddy, Mark at the bus stop.

Who told?

Logan: "So Mom, I hear you're not pregnant anymore."

Happy 6th Birthday, Logan!

Name: Logan Mac Anderson
Age: 6
School Teacher: Miss Brush
Best Friend: Mark N.
Favorite Food: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Favorite Book: Goldilicious by Victoria Kann
Favorite Activity: playing BeyBlades
Favorite Sport: soccer
Favorite Movie: Baby Geniuses
Favorite Song: BeyBlade Metal Fusion Theme Song
Favorite TV show: BeyBlade Metal Fusion
Favorite Website: beyblade.com
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite School Subject: Math
When I grow up I want to be: a photographer
I want to go on mission to: "I haven't really decided yet."
What makes me happy: "When Andrew wants to do things... with me and play with me."
What makes me sad: "When someone yells at me really loud and makes me cry."
What I like best about myself: "I'm good at schoolwork."


Logan Buddy, I can't believe you are six-years-old! You have really been counting down the days to this birthday. Mostly because you get to have a birthday party at Laser Fun Zone, and you got to wear a birthday crown at school today!

You have such a sweet, sensitive, and affectionate nature that I love about you! You really admire your big brother, Andrew, and are a gentle and kind big brother to Hannah. I am so proud of how much you have learned in Kindergarten this year, and amazed at what a good reader you have become. You love school! While most kids love days off, you are bummed when you don't get to go to school. I love watching your excitement when you play, whether it be jumping up and down while you play the Wii, cheering your BayBlade on as you battle, or laughing and squealing as you run around on the playground. You really in get into everything you do. I love you very much and feel so blessed to be your Mom! Happy Birthday!

Logan: "Mom, I wish I was nine."

Me: "Don't worry, you will grow up soon enough!"

Logan: "(sigh) But it's taking FOREVER!"

Apparently we've been naughty...

Today I overheard Logan singing the Mickey Mouse Club March:

"Who's the leader of the club that's SPANKING you and me?

M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!"

Mom, can I give you a hug?

Me: "Sure Logan."
hugging
Logan: "This is going to be a long hug, okay."

Logan's Pirate Party - Arrrrrgh!

Logan's New Friends

These guys at Rolling Ridge Ranch really took a liking to Logan!

Happy 5th Birthday, Logan!

Name: Logan Mac Anderson
Age: 5
Best Friend: Rex
Primary Teachers: Bro. Lloyd and Bro. Buckner
Favorite Food: Cereal
Favorite Book: That's Not My Monkey!
Favorite Activity: playing computer games
Favorite Outdoor Activity: riding bikes
Favorite Movie: Veggie Tales Silly Song Countdown
Favorite Song: Umbrella Beach by Owl City
Favorite TV show: The Backyardagins
Favorite Colors: Blue
Favorite Part of Preschool: show and tell
When I grow up I want to be: a doctor
What makes me happy: "Getting hugs and kisses."
What makes me sad: "People talking mean to me."
What I like best about myself: "I'm very good at wrestling!"

Andrew gave Logan OREOS for his birthday!

Logan, I think you are the most loving, affectionate boy on the planet! You are always telling me how much you love me and telling me that I am "the best Mom in the world!" My favorite thing you say is, "Mom, I will always be your buddy!" You always have a great hug and kiss for me. It's so fun to watch you learn new things. You can write all your letters and are starting to read a few words. I can't believe you will be going to Kindergarten this year! You admire your brother,Andrew, and like to do what he does. You are fun and playful with Hannah. You make me happy every day, Logan! Happy Birthday!

My OPERATION skills came in handy today...

Guess who got to fish a Battleship game piece out of Logan's nose with a pair of tweezers today? Yep. I'm awesome!

(Now if only I could think of something clever to say about noses and torpedoes... or sinking a Battleship... hmmm... I got nothing!)

My Daily Dose of Affirmation

Logan: "Mom, do you know why I always do love you?"

Me: "Why?"

Logan: "Because you always do look very cute."

Me: "Oh, thanks, Logan!"

Logan: "Uh-huh. And sometimes you wear a ponytail."

Me: "Do I still look cute with a ponytail?"

Logan: "Yeah. I always will love you!" (pause) "And you know when I stop loving you?"

Me: "When?"

Logan: "On...um...Saturdays."

Me: "Oh yeah? How 'come?"

Logan: "Cause that's the day you tormenize me."

Me: "TORMENIZE?"

Logan: "Yeah, that means that you beat me at games." (pause) "But I will always love you."

All this talk of Andrew being baptized soon, is really getting to Logan.

Logan: "Mom, you've been baptized, right?"

Me: "Yes."

Logan: "And Daddy's been baptized, right?"

Me: "Yes."

Logan: (thinking hard for a moment) "I don't think I want to be baptized."

Me: "Oh? Why not?"

Logan: (sounding a little scared) "Well, I really don't want to see the Holy Ghost!"

His future bride will be relieved to know...

Logan: "Mom! Will you come wipe my bum?"

Me: "Logan, when are you going to wipe your own bum?"

Logan: "When I grow up."

Me: "When will that be?"

Logan: "When I get married. Yeah, when I get married I will wipe my own bum."

Just in Case...

It's always good to be prepared!

Thank you, Logan

Today Logan held my hand and said, "Mom, I will always be your buddy."

I sure hope so. Thanks for making my day, Buddy!

Last Day of Preschool

The last day of preschool was actually almost two weeks ago, but I'm just now getting around to posting this. We talked about homes and families and made these little family trees out of real tree branches from the yard. The name of a family member was written on each leaf.

Gavin, Logan, Brigham, and Wesley. We were sure lucky to have such a fun group of boys for our little preschool this year. Brigham will be sticking around for round two next year, but we will really miss Gavin and Wesley who are moving away.

I can't take the credit for this awesome craft; this was from Miss Lisa's beach unit a few weeks ago. She made sand dough for the boys to shape into a "sand castle" and then let them decorate it with shells, rocks, sticks, etc. This has got to be the best craft for little boys EVER! When Logan arrived home, he stuck R2-D2 in there for good measure.

I Can't Even Go to the Bathroom!

Before you get the wrong idea from the title, let me explain. It's 2:00 and Hannah and Logan are all ready to go to Hannah's well child check at 2:30. I went into the bathroom to finish getting ready. When I came out, I realized that it was very quiet in the house...too quiet. You know what that means. My first thought was that they had escaped out the side door, but was relieved to find the door still locked. I thought, maybe every thing's okay... until I saw these little footprints on the carpet leading to the back porch.Oh boy. They had dumped out a bag of potting soil and several of the little seedlings we had been growing out on the porch. They must have dumped it on their heads and rolled in it too, because they were COVERED head to toe! I had to take these pictures to keep from strangling them! It's a pretty good parenting strategy, I've found.

Isn't she adorable. Keep in mind that this was 15 minutes before we were supposed to be at the pediatrician's office. Lovely.

Logan's Birthday Party

Whoa, I'm WAY behind on my blogging! Don't worry, we DID have a birthday party for Logan on May 2nd. (I know, you were all SO worried!)

I made Logan's R2-D2 cake the night before, so it was a surprise for him when he woke up. First thing in the morning, Bryan had taken the kids downstairs to make them breakfast, and I was about to get in the shower, when Logan came running up the stairs shouting,

"MOM, MOM! THERE'S AN R2-D2 CAKE IN THE KITCHEN!!! COME SEE, COME SEE!"

He grabbed my hand and dragged me down the stairs and into the kitchen.

"SEE? SEE? AN R2-D2 CAKE!!!"

I've never seen anyone so excited for a cake! Seeing him like that made me forget all the stress and hair-pulling aggravation of the long night before. Then he sat down at the table and said, "I'm going to sit here so I can look at it." And then he just sat there and looked at his cake. Sweetest. Kid. Ever. I'll make a cake for you anyday, Buddy!

Since Logan turned four, he was allowed to invite four friends. Andrew is a brother, so he's a freebie. Here are the party animals eating "Pizza the Hutt" and "Yoda Soda": Andrew, Wesley, Brigham, Gavin, Emma, and Logan.Bryan provided all the entertainment for the party by making balloon lightsabres for the kids... ...and then conducting "lightsabre training" for the younglings. Impressive, huh?

This was pretty much what the rest of the party looked like. We had planned to do other games (the same ones we did for Andrew's Star Wars party), but they were having so much fun with the balloons, that we just them them play.When the parents arrived, it was time for cake. I tried to get an action shot of Logan blowing out the candles on R2-D2, but of course, it turned out mega-blurry, so this is the best we have.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOGAN!!!

As I'm finishing this post, Logan is sitting on my lap saying, "We should do my party again, Mom!"

Logan: "Does Heavenly Father have hair?"

Me: "Yes, He does have hair."

Logan: "Is He a bishop?

Me: "Nope, He's not a bishop."

Logan: "'Cause bishops don't have hair. I saw a bishop once, and he had no hair!"

Star Wars: The Fondant Strikes Back

As a preface, I just have to say that my wife rocks! She puts a LOT of time and effort into birthday cakes for our children, and I'm continually amazed at how well they turn out. On this one, I had my doubts, but she brought her A-game once again. You're awesome, babe! Here's her sneak peek from a few days ago.

And here's the final product:

Pretty amazing, huh?

You can check out pics for the whole project at Summer's baking blog, including all the details about this cake.