Little Troublemaker

Our little Logan is not so little anymore....

This morning I was getting breakfast ready and this is what I saw when I turned around

Mommy and Daddy's "little monster" is into EVERYTHING.... He realized how mobile he is, and how much easier it is to get into things now that he can stand up.

Logan has been standing alone by himself for almost a week now so walking is right around the corner.
Logan keeps us on our toes with his little personality and each day is a new adventure for all of us!!

Logan's First 4th of July

Logan's first 4th of July was a fun, hot, and busy day. We enjoyed a wonderful meal with the Merwins and then went to our church for a fantastic service and fireworks. The temperature reached 108 that day and it was very muggy, so we also soaked up some sun in the swimming pool.

Digging into the frosting - YUMMY!

Our All American Boy!

Look at my two teeth!

Logan absolutely LOVES being in the pool. He could be in the crankiest mood ever, but once you get him into the pool, he has a great time. He loves to kick around and play by the edge. I am glad that he likes swimming so much because we spend alot of our summer time in the pool to keep out of this ridiculous Arizona heat!

Uncle Chuck was spraying Kyler with the hose and he was obviously NOT to happy about it.... so -Ky went and turned off the hose. What a smart little guy! :-)

Fireworks at LWBC - fun times!

Logan was scared by the noise of the fireworks and by the time they were over, we were all sweaty, tired, and ready to go home - Logan included.

We are SO blessed to live in such a great country like the USA and to have troops overseas that fight for us. I just hope you all stop and think of them, not just on our Independence Day, but every day throughout the year. I feel so blessed that they would leave their families so that I can enjoy mine without worries. God Bless our country, our troops, and everyone who has ever sacrificed themselves to keep us one nation under God!

9 Months and growing....

Our sweet baby boy is growing like a little weed.... I know that every Mom says that but you don't realize how fast they grow until it is right before your eyes.

Logan is getting into everything now that he can stand up. Chuck even said that the other day, Logan tried standing up by himself..... He will be taking those first steps before too long!

Logan has such a little personality and will let you know when he doesn't like something ;-)

He is so much fun to play with and loves to interact with us. Sometimes it seems like he really thinks that he is carrying on a conversation with you the way he babbles!

His smile makes my day!

Contemplating what to get into next....

Our 8 Month Old

I am still shocked that Logan is getting so big so fast... He is 8 months old and it seems like time is flying by at an incredible speed. Logan is ALL over the place, crawling and getting into everything. Typical little boy....

Daddy has been "practicing" walking with Logan. It is so funny because Logan thinks that he is actually walking and he gets really excited! We are going to have our hands full when he really does start walking... I take that back, running....

Taking steps... one at a time...

Going swimming... Logan absolutely LOVES the water

What IS this stuff?!

Spending time with Grandma Lori

Gotta love that smile :-)

Family Pictures

As my first Mother's Day gift, Chuck made an appointment to have family pictures taken - He is so thoughtful! Chuck's sister, Kristin, knows this awesome woman who takes gorgeous professional pictures. We went out to Freestone Park on a warm Friday evening - Andrea did an AMAZING job!! I am so excited to get some of these pictures framed and hung up around the house. :-)

(All pictures taken by Andrea Whittle)

The Rost Family Visits Arizona

We are so blessed that Logan is such a happy baby! He has been sick for the last 4 weeks with off-and-on 103 fevers, runny nose, congestion, and cough - what a trooper. I took him back to the pediatrician on Monday and he diagnosed Logan with either a sinus infection or an upper respiratory infection. He is on Amoxicillin three times a day for 14 days and is already starting to look better ~ Logan is one tough little boy!

Chuck's sister Melissa and her family are visiting this week from Montana - it has been a full house! We are having alot of fun with our neices and nephews. Logan is on stimulation overload ;) but having a good time watching his cousins. We took everyone to the Phoenix Zoo and Amazing Jakes which was an exciting experience for all of us :)

Marriah (15), Uncle Chuck, and Jase (12)

It was SO hot at the zoo that Logan went naked!

Hannah (2) and Kyler (2) ~ typical boy! These two are too cute!

Rachel (6) and Caleb (5) at the Phoenix Zoo

Jase (12), Isaac (10), and Hannah (2) enjoying the pool

The Three Muskateers: Rachel (6), Kayli (7), and Brooklyn (5) at Amazing Jakes

These two are so much fun!!

Daddy and Logan

Marriah and Melissa getting their groove on :)

Hannah trying to dance too

Logan was exhausted after a loooong day at the zoo and Amazing Jakes

Springtime Fun!!

Spring is in the air! Finally! We have been spending much of our time outside enjoying our wonderful Arizona weather :) Chuck's parents and Grandma Madler have been in town for the last couple of weeks enjoying the weather with us... and spoiling Logan rotten! We are having a great time :)

Going swimming!!

Best Buddies!! Logan and Kyler

Spending quality time with Grandma Donna outside!

Great-Grandma Dorothy spoils Logan rotten! :)

Our family was also blessed with a new member as Brayden Paul Merwin was born on Chuck's birthday, April 11th! Uncle Chuck is thrilled to share a birthday with our new nephew! Brayden is absolutely perfect and we are so happy for Kristin and John as they enjoy this new bundle of joy!

Logan meeting his new playmate!

Brayden Paul - SO adorable :)

In amongst all of our beautiful April days, Logan achieved some of his major milestones! He figured out how to crawl, but still likes to roll over to get places as that is a tried-and-true practice for him! He is also standing up and hanging on to things. As happy as I am that he is achieving these milestones, I am also somewhat sad that our baby is growing up SO fast and is no longer a little dependent newborn. Logan will be turning 7 months old tomorrow and we still cannot believe how much he changes every day!

Standing up so big

What a big boy :)