Monkey on the bed

We've been talking about getting Logan a big boy bed for a while now, but weren't real motivated to do it. The truth is, it is much easier to put him in his crib and have him go to sleep than to train him to sleep in a big bed, especially since he doesn't crawl out of his crib. Finally, we bought a bed and Logan loved it!!! In fact, he kept saying, "I love it!" Then when he figured out that he could run out of his room at any time, he was in real heaven...a new kind of freedom in his life. Overall, he's actually doing pretty good about going to bed, but we do still have work to do. Ryan has been working late hours and this one particular end of the day I was needing to have time to myself and of course, Logan kept coming out of his room, so I put the gate up. He cried, but eventually fell asleep by the gate.

Then there was the success...Logan went into his room got his 3 bears, 2 blankets and his pillow and went to sleep! I was so happy (for both him and me)!

It is fun to see the things Logan does in his room when he is supposed to be sleeping, but is not and doesn't know I'm watching him. One time he took everything off his bed and put it under his train table, then when he was ready to to go sleep, he pulled everything out and put his on his bed and went to sleep.

A couple of times he got completely naked. When I went to check on him, there he was...holding different clothes in his hands and said, "these ones?"

He also has a mirror in his room that he likes to do things in front of...make funny faces, kiss, put on a hat and looks at himself, etc. He's quite character! :)

One Year Older & Wiser Too...

The day started out with balloons, a birthday sign, cards and Ryan rushing off to get Adam to school and himself to work. Ryan's been working late these last couple weeks, and his birthday was no exception. He got home about 8pm and the kids should have been in bed, so right when Ryan walked in we had our little party with him. The kids thought their dad would really like cupcakes for his birthday, so that is what we made him. After the little party the kids went to bed, but not right to sleep-something about eating too much sugar right before bed or something like that. (Jenna thought it was pure torture that cupcakes sat on the counter for half the day and she couldn't have even one!)

Hopefully Ryan and I will have a great evening out on Saturday and celebrate when he's not so tired and worn out from being at work all day.

I just had to add this picture of Jenna. She was in bed trying to sleep, but Logan was crying too loud, so she put her hands over her ears and fell asleep like that. Whatever works! :)

For My Dad

It's been weeks in the making...planning a surprise 60th Birthday party for my dad. And I'd say it was a huge success. Everyone was there...dad didn't have a clue! Mom took dad out for dinner and a movie 45 minutes away so it would give us all time to get there, set up, decorate, etc.
That night we had dad's favorite cake and ice cream, a DVD of dad's life, and fun/sentimental gifts from everyone. We had a lot of fun and laughter. The best part was-dad really had no idea!!!

Happy Birthday to my dad, I hope it was a good one!!! (We sure had fun!)