Thanksgiving 2008

My mom, sister Carly, brother Cody, and my brother's girlfriend Athena have been here for a week visiting from Montana. We did tons of shopping, ate wonderful Arizona cuisine, played laser tag, cheered on the Phoenix Suns, and of course, spent time with Logan.

Mom and Carly shopping at Tempe Marketplace

Everyone racing cars at Dave & Busters

Carly and Athena were having TONS of fun at Dave & Busters

Auntie Carly and Logan

Uncle Cody telling Logan a story

Grandma absolutely LOVED spending time with her first grandchild

Kristin, John and the kids came over for Thanksgiving dinner. We had a wonderful time stuffing ourselves silly and just enjoying our family!! We are so blessed and thankful for such an amazing family!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Time Flies

Logan is already 7 1/2 weeks old. I cannot believe how time flies... When he was born he weighed 7 lbs 1 oz and was 20 inches long. At his first doctor's visit at 4 days old, he weighed 6 lbs 13 oz. At 3 weeks old, he weighed 8 lbs 13 oz. And now he weighs a staggering 10 lbs 10 oz and is 22 inches long! I am so amazed at how fast this little boy is growing.

He does something new every day and I love every minute of it. He started grinning, smiling, and cooing a lot more so I thought I should post some new pictures!!

I was able to catch this sly little grin the other day...

Our beautiful blue eyed babe at 7 weeks old (still somewhat cross-eyed) :)

First Family Pictures

We are SO blessed to have such a great family! Chuck's parents and grandma are here from Montana enjoying Logan and my family is coming to visit in 2 weeks. We are so excited to introduce everyone to Logan.

My wonderful sis Kristin was willing to take some fabulous family pictures for us out at Val Vista Lakes. We are thrilled to capture these first few weeks with Logan and she took some outstanding pictures... Thank you Kristin!! You are the BEST!!

Daddy and his son (this picture is so awesome it makes me tear up every time)

The Madler Family

We are SOOO in love with this little boy! What a blessing he is!!

Logan's First Halloween

Logan was able to enjoy his first Halloween with lots of family. His Great Grandma Dorothy, Grandma Donna, and Grandpa Mike flew in from Montana today. And his Auntie Kristin, Uncle John, and cousins Kayli, Brooklyn, and Kyler came over for trick-or-treating. It was a great experience and we are so blessed to have such a wonderful time spent with family!!

Logan's pumpkin

Logan was a pumpkin for his first Halloween

Grandma Lori bought him a mummy hat

Enjoying Halloween with his cousins

Logan's First Phoenix Suns Game

Our first Suns game as a family!

Logan attended his first Phoenix Suns game last night. Mommy was finally brave enough to take him out into public. He slept right through all the noise and chaos and we made it through the whole game. We got home at midnight and then Logan was awake almost the rest of the night... Mommy was exhausted. But we are glad that we could enjoy a game together as a family!!

Go Suns!

Logan slept through the entire game!

Daddy held him the whole game

Slowly growing bigger

Just wanted to give an update...

Logan and Mommy are doing great! Finally got the hang of breastfeeding, which makes everyone happier :) Logan went to the doctor on Tuesday and he weighs 8 lbs 14 oz now, so we must be doing something right!!

Doing what I do best.... sleeping and looking adorable at the same time!!

3 1/2 weeks old

Our little blessing!!

My sis Kristin suggested that I start a blog, so here it is.

The most important part of my life right now is our son, Logan. He was born on Sunday September 28th 2008 at 6:24 pm. He weighed 7 lbs 1 oz and was 20 inches long. His birth was a wonderful experience because Chuck and Kristin were both there for me through the whole process. It has been a wonderful two weeks since Logan joined our lives!

His first picture! He was so alert and ready to meet the world!

8 days old. He is so adorable that I take pictures all day long... Must be a new mom thing :)

Most of our family and friends live far away and haven't even had a chance to see Logan yet. So I will try to keep this updated and post new pictures of him as I take them.