Just another day in paradise

Sep 10, 2009

6 Months

Oh wow! Our little guy is growing up much faster than expected! He just turned 6 months last week. He is 17 lbs and 26 1/2 inches long

It has been so much fun watching him grow and experience new things.

Here's a little bit about him these days:

He LOVES to pose for the camera. When you say cheese, he will cheese you buy squishing up his face and squinting his eyes. (He must get that from Andy)

He also has fallen in LOVE with this stuffed Lion. He must take it everywhere lately. I don't know who gave it to him or where it came from, but thanks!!!

He still LOVES his tub time.

He LOVES to be outside and is very observant to everything going on around him.

He is such a sweet little guy, we just love him so much. Bringing so much happiness into our lives. Logan we are so grateful for you, we love you so much!

Aug 13, 2009

Little Love Bug

We haven't been up to much lately. But I've decided that sometimes no new is good news!

Here's some pictures of our Love Bug.

He's sitting up better each day, and for longer periods of time.

He's the best gift I could ever have received.

This last week he has LOVED his rice cereal. It's so cute, he will hold his mouth wide open until I put the spoon in it. He's like a little bird, when it's gone he still just sits there with his mouth wide open.

I love this guy!

Aug 3, 2009

5 Months

Our little monkey is 5 months old! Where do the day's go? He is such a sweetheart and we love him so much! He makes everyone around him smile, with that crooked little grin.

Here's a few things that Logan has been up to.

LOVES his tummy time, and occasionally rolls over onto his back.

LOVES holding his bottle

LOVES to jump and twist in his jumper

LOVES to sit up all by himself, and doesn't cry when he crash and burns.

LOVES to chew those chubby fingers

LOVES to play with his cousins:
London, Sadie, & Jake

LOVES to make music

(Logan was not hurt at the end of this video, LOL!)

I LOVE kissing those irresistible cheeks of yours!!!

Logan we love watching you grow, and explore new things. You light up our lives, and fill our home with happiness. We can't wait for the next new thing that you do.

We love you so much!

Jul 28, 2009

Aunt Betti

My heart is filled both with sadness and happiness today as we laid to rest my sweet Aunt Betti (or as we liked to call her "Fred"). She passed away on July 24th, after an amazing/heartbreaking battle with cancer. She was someone who truly gave to others with a happy heart, and wiliness that puts others to shame. She will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her, and loved her. When she walked into a room the radiance that surrounded her made you smile. She was the classiest woman I knew. I have been honored to call her my aunt.

What I remember about her most, she taught me the art of "dancing it out." She taught me that there would never be a problem that loud music, finger snapping, and head bobbing couldn't fix. (I'm laughing and crying while writing this.) She was always bobbing her head to a beat and snapping those fingers. It's been 7 years since she taught me that and I can honestly say that it has worked. It may not have solved the problems, but made the journey a little easier, and my heart a little lighter. I will miss her so much, I love you forever and always!

Betti L. Powell Grow

Betti L. Powell Grow "My World" Our loving wife, daughter, sister and friend changed our world when she passed away July 24, 2009 after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer. Betti (also lovingly called "Fred") was born May 24, 1958 in Salt Lake City to Mary and Dennis Powell. She graduated from Murray High School in 1976. Married the love of her life, Jim R. Grow on June 4, 1983. Betti was an incredible aunt to her nephews, Kolton and Kanyon Ollis. She enjoyed spending time with the whole family at the cabin, but her greatest joy was her husband, Jim. She was an inspiration and example to everyone. Betti was selfless. She was always in the service of others - her family, at her work, and to everyone around her. She will be truly missed. Betti is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Jim; mother, Mary Powell; siblings, Dennis Ray (Leslie) Powell, Joi (Grant) Stuker, Kris (Allen) Jones, Dolly (Greg) Ollis and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Preceded in death by her father. We love you forever!