Beach fun!

Brian and I decided to take a last minute trip to the beach last week before I went back to work, and we had a blast on Logan's first vacation!  We went to Orange Beach, Alabama, and we enjoyed lots of quiet time and great seafood while we were there.  Logan seemed to enjoy the trip, and he even slept for a record 7 hours straight on our second night there (and he has not slept that long since!).  He loved taking naps on the beach, and he was so great when we went to dinner, to shop, and everywhere else we took him.  We can't wait to take him back next year as I am sure it will be a whole different experience for all of us when he is 1!

Here are some of my favorite pictures of Logan from the trip:

First Trip to Church

We decided to wait until Logan had gotten his vaccinations at two months of age before taking him to church for the first time because we knew everyone would want to see him and hold him.  And, we were right!  Here he is all dressed up in his "bubble" given to him by his Bess (my Mom)...

I was not ready to try the nursery yet, even though Highpoint's nursery is fabulous.  So, we decided to go to the service and sit in the balcony in case of any outbursts.  Overall, Logan did very well, especially considering the loud music.  I never thought much about how loud it was before, but you think of things differently when you have a two month old baby!  We visited the nursery while we were there and plan to try it in a couple of weeks. 

Brian and I were very blessed to have parents who took us to church regularly and taught us about Christ's love for us.  Logan will also be raised in church, and we are fortunate to have found a church home at Highpoint. 

Two Months Old and Raising a Giant?!?!

Well, maybe not a giant, but we certainly have a big boy!  Logan is two months old today and went for his two month check-up.  Here are his "stats" on his growth:

Height: 25 inches (greater than 97th percentile)

Weight: 15 lbs., 12 oz. (greater than 97th percentile)

Head Circumference: 40 cm (88th percentile)

Yes, our baby is "off the growth charts" for his age according to his doctor.  However, since his height and weight are both at about the same place above the growth chart, he said that Logan is perfectly healthy and proportionate.  This reasurrance from the doctor made for two very happy parents.  Logan also had to get three shots at this visit, which was just as hard on his parents as it was on him!

Here is what Logan has been up to this month:

• Smiling, cooing, and "talking" to us all the time, with his happiest time being about 6:00 a.m. :)
• Making eye contact with his parents and others who talk to him
• Controlling his head movement and holding it up like a champ
• Enjoying "tummy time" and pushing up on his forearms for a very short lengths of time
• Sleeping for about a 4 hour stretch during the early hours of the night
• Continuing to eat about every 3 hours with the exception of the 4 hour stretch when he sleeps

Logan enjoyed another trip to the lake for Labor Day weekend, where he took another boat ride.  Thanks to the Fullers for letting us borrow the infant life jacket!

Logan and I went from the lake to Nashville to stay with my mom (Logan's grandmother) for a couple of nights, and we had a great time!  Brian was even able to join us on the second night when he was working in the Nashville area.  Logan, my Mom, and I spent Tuesday at the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art where we enjoyed the Chihuly Exhibit of amazing handblown glass sculptures.  Here are a couple of pictures from the day.  You will notice the handblown glass moon in the background.

We are enjoying our little Logan so much and are settling in as a family together.  We are so blessed to have such a sweet, healthy, happy baby!

Happy Baby!

Logan has been smiling for a while now- mainly in his sleep or when he is really drowsy. On Sunday, we saw a different kind of smile--- I smiled at him, and he smiled back! Those toothless grins really melt your heart :)

Disclaimer: He was dressed by his father...

Four Generations

Logan is the first born in the fourth generation on his maternal grandmother's side. Here is a picture of the four generations taken this weekend of Logan with me, his grandmother, and his great grandparents. So sweet!

Logan's first boat ride

This weekend Logan had his first ride on a boat, and we think he liked it...



It was a little bit cooler on Sunday, so we took the opportunity to see if he liked riding on the boat. He enjoys being outside, so we thought he would like it. Between the sound of the motor and the cool wind, he was out the entire time! It was sure to be his first of many boat rides throughout his life--- and his first was at 5 1/2 weeks!

Here is another great picture from the weekend thanks to his Bess who loves to take pictures of him.

One Month Old

Our sweet baby is one month old today! Everyone always tell you that they grow so fast, and it is definitely true. Physically, Logan is filling out his clothes more everyday and even starting to grow out of some of his 0-3 months sizes. Here are some other things Logan has been up to during his first month of life:

• Holding his head up for 30 seconds or more during his "tummy time"
• Continuing to roll on both sides
• Focusing in one our faces and other things close in view
• Listening to music and loving it
• Loving his swing and bouncy seat
• Sleeping at night consistently for at least three hours at a time and occasionally has slept for 4 or 5 consecutive hours (which his parents were extremely grateful for!)
• Discovering his arms and legs and just how much they can move
• Making "happy" noises when watching the lights and listening to music on his Baby Einstein mat (we love this!)
• Going through more diapers than we can count!

The first month of getting to know our sweet Logan has been wonderful! We are trying to enjoy every minute we are with him because we know he will not be little for long and will continue to grow up so fast.

Here are a couple of other recent pictures that I love. They were taken last weekend during Logan's first (of what is sure to be many) trips to the lake. He got to spend the weekend being held by his Bess (my Mom) and Great Grandmother (my Grandmother), and when we returned home he did not want to be put down! He did not get anywhere near the water, but his parents got to enjoy some time on the boat while Logan received lots of attention from other family members.

I love this first picture- he looks so serious!

This one shows how long he is- he measured 21 1/2 inches at his 2 week check up and he looks every bit of it in this picture. So cute!