ChOo cHoO

Logan LOVES trains...and when I say LOVE I mean, he has to take one of his trains to bed with him at night. So I had this brilliant idea that we should take him on the classic "Heber Creeper."
Over Labor Day weekend, we went up to Heber to do just that. We celebrated their "Heritage Festival" got to ride the Heber Creeper, and took a bus over to Swiss days.

Getting ready to board the train, Logan could hardly contain himself.

This is my favorite picture we took that day. He was SOOO excited to be on the train!

Ready to get the party started.
My parents went with us. Whenever Nona is around no one else seems to be. Logan loves to be with her...and only her. Every time the train would blow it's whistle Logan would stick his little hand out of the window and wave while yelling, "HIIII!" At the top of his lungs.

Our stop, Soldier Hollow Platform. This is where we caught the bus to ride to Swiss Days.

We had a wonderful time! It was so much fun to see Logan and his excitement over this new experience. (Not to mention I've always wanted to ride the train too.) Ever since he now "Choo-Choo's" more than ever. Love this little guy!

On the LoOsE

From the time I was little I've always laughed at my dad. He has a unique sense of humor, I've mentioned before in previous posts that Andy often says to me, "That's a Grant-Joke."

On our Sunday afternoon drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon the scenery was breathtaking.

I am amazed at how big and detailed the mountains are, and how gorgeous they can be.

Heading up we ran into several deer, and a massive amount of people standing outside of their cars, taking pictures and pointing to the bushes. Being curious Andy, jumps out of the car runs down into the bushes and runs right back out. There was this little guy, he poked his head up to say hello to Andy.

Whenever someone new would stop and ask what everyone was looking at, I'd laugh and say, "Well you see, there's a moose on the loose." Leaving Andy to shake his head and mutter under his breath, "That's a Grant-joke."

He knows I'm funny, he just won't admit it sometimes! I made several people laugh that day, he just wasn't one of them.

BaBy GuS

I got the opportunity to throw one of my best friends Candice a baby shower a few weeks ago. It was so much fun! It was just a big party. She is having a little boy, due in October (which I am totally jealous because I have always wanted an October baby.) From the beginning she and I have called him baby Gus.

This is me, Candice, and Ashley

She got so many fun things. She is going to be such a good mom.
He is going to look like such a stud when he gets here.

And more cute little things.

Diaper cakes are always the best. It's amazing how quickly you go through diapers!

Candice and I didn't like each other at first. We both thought each other was stuck up and snotty, which we laugh at now because we are so much alike we get along great. We say all the time that we are so glad that we didn't let our first impressions stick. I would have missed out on a lot of hilarious times, and a really wonderful friend. I know that she would be there for me anytime, anyplace. I just can't wait for her little to get here so that we can have him join in on all our fun! Love you Candice xoxo

CaBiN FeVeR

One of our favorite things about summer is going up to our cabin. A few weeks ago we went up there just our little family and it was such a blast!

Logan and Oakley are best friends! It's so cute!

Logan loves sitting on the 4-wheelers and making loud driving sounds. He calls it a truck.
We hiked to this little stream, the day and weather were absolutely perfect!
Logan loved chasing all the beautiful butterflies. I've never seen so many butterflies all in one place before, it was amazing.
Taking a little rest.

Family photo. We rarely do things just the three of us. We usually go with friends or other family members, so it was strangely refreshing to just be up there alone. I was a little worried that Andy would get bored, but he did great. We were actually a sad to have to come home.

There is no greater joy, than to hear the laughter of your child.

We are so blessed to have one another.

aNiMaLs

Lately Logan has been absolutely in love with animals and the sounds that they make. He has mastered the dog, cat, cow, alligator, lion, bear, camel, fish, owl, dinosaur, and several others.

Here he is "QUACK-ing" like a duck.

"SNAPP-ing" like an alligator.

It is so amazing how eager to learn things this little boy is, and how much he remembers from day to day. We sure love this guy and everytime he makes us laugh. Love you!