Logan Beach Photos

Here are photos of Logan while we were on vacation in Gulf Shores this year.

Catch Up Time

Time has gotten away from me again so here's a few things of importance that has happened since last post. Chris tested for a Corporal position way back I think Oct of 2012. Things do not move fast in law enforcement :) There was one position open at that time & after the test portion Chris was in first place. He scored highest on test. However after the interview portion he fell to second place & therefore was placed first on the "waiting list". I don't know the correct terms they use. The "waiting list" is used for one year so he knew he would become a Corporal in that time frame. So in about I believe it was Feb of this year he was asked if he'd be willing to go to patrol & be an acting Corporal because they were short handed. So he agreed. May of this year they finally had the promotion ceremony & family was invited. Stephanie got to attend since she was exempt from end of year semester testing so that was nice. His parents & I attended also. One of the first weeks back in patrol he helped save a lady from a burning mobile home with another officer so it's been exciting to say to the least.

Stephanie graduated high school & we are proud of her!!

Cake from her party using one of her senior photos.

Logan had a little 8th grade graduation & since it was a couple days to the end of school I wasn't able to take off & I can't remember why, but Chris couldn't get off either so we had Stephanie & Retha go & get us photos.

For Fathers Day I took a photo of the kids holding a banner that said I "heart" Dad because & then each of them came up with their own saying as to why they love him. It's funny they both involve playing.

Hit the mark

Chris received a text with this picture. All it said was "Logan hit the bullseye". He texted back "That is great, but who is this?" the answer was his pe teacher. The class was told anyone that got a bullseye they would text a photo to their parents. For some reason Logan has trouble remembering my cell # so Chris got the text. It's a little blurry, but I like it. WAY TO GO LOGAN!!

Birthdays

September is a busy month for birthdays around this house. We never let the kids take the day off school for their birthday, but ever so often Logan's will fall on Labor Day. This was one of those years. We enjoyed all the family over the Sunday before (Chris had to work Monday). Then out to eat on his actual birthday. Chris' birthday was Tuesday & we celebrated with dinner out once again. Then on Friday I surprised Stephanie with a half cake for her half birthday. I saw this idea on Pinterest & it sounded like fun. Plus another reason to eat cake ;)

Project from Pinterest

I'm pretty new to the whole Pinterest world, but have found lots of things I've pinned. I've even made a few (shocker). So I saw this first on Pinterest as a weekly appointment type list, then as a weekly menu list which I really thought I would use. Logan loves knowing what is for dinner so I know he will love it. I just need to add a little note I plan to hang over the side that I can change food to another day. Otherwise he will get very upset. I know this because I have planned weekly menus in a notebook before & one day we had something come up & got home later than normal so I made something from another day that was quick. I heard about it from my son who likes his certain routines. I'm so thankful that his autistic ways are slightly routine & for the most part we change switch things up when we need to & he doesn't have a meltdown over it. He just likes to know what is gonna happen & when.

Spiderman & Spridergirl

Here are a couple photos of my Spiderman & Spridergirl from the rock climbing party. I tell you what, Steph flew up that wall the first time. I was cutting cake & just about missed the whole thing. Didn't have time to get my camera out, so this is her doing the harder climb. She did make it to the top & rang the bell.


Logan is giving it his all. Even with a short break to let his arms rest he just didn't make it to the bell. I was proud though because he tried, which is more than I can say for myself. Fun was had by all & they should sleep good tonight (Steph said).

Funny

Driving home after picking Logan up from school one afternoon I asked Logan to take a picture for me of "that sign". I meant the sign on the building (co-worker wanted the name of a karate place to check about lessons for kids). So he does it & this is what I ended up with. LOL

OUCH

Every Mon, Wed, Fri Chris goes running at a local park & most days the kids go w/ him to either ride bikes around the trail or play while Chris is doing his 4 mile run. So on Fri while Chris is running Steph hears Logan laughing, she turns around to see what is so funny. He was laying on the ground by his bike crying. She turns her bike around to comfort him & see how bad he was hurt. (such a good sister) He managed to scrape his ankle on his pedal & also twisted his wrist pretty bad. Steph intercepts Chris to get the truck keys so they can go sit in the truck & wait for him to finish his run. She neglects to tell Chris that Logan got hurt (who knows why she didn't tell him). Logan was still crying when Chris got to the truck & found out about the bike wreck. After he got home we iced up his ankle & wrist/arm while we checked for swelling & brusing, which none happened. Of course we made sure he could move his fingers & bend his wrist. It's still hurting today & he's not using it much so I know it must have hurt it pretty good. But still no swelling or brusing.

What Were You Doing 12 Years Ago?

Logan's very first picture ever. Gotta love those lovely hospital baby pictures that really look nothing like your baby lol. And yes the paper background is wrinkled up, I guess Logan wiggled or something & they didn't notice it.
Here is his last school picture.

Birthday Wishes Do come True!!

Right after Logan blew his candles out on Sunday someone asked him what he wished for. Chris stopped him before he said it. While watching the weather on tv the next evening the 7 day forecast comes up & it shows a good chance of rain for the week. Logan all exicted jumps up & says "Mom, my birthday wish is going to come true!" I had to giggle because this isn't the first time he's wished for rain. There's probably not many kids out there or adults for that matter that would be using that once a year wish for rain. His 2008 birthday he wished for rain on his birthday from Hurricane Gustav. And that came true also. I think there are many people out there glad it rained today because it's been since mid July since we've had any decent rainfalls.

Thanks Logan for an awesome wish!!

Logan's Family Birthday Party

Bakugan was the theme this year since Logan is crazy over it. The family all came over on Sunday & we enjoyed a lunch. All foods was in the shape of bakugans. Meatballs, Potato Balls, Garlic Bread Balls, Watermelon Balls, & Grapes. Of course we had cake/ice cream after lunch too. Fun was had by all. Thanks for celebrating with us everyone!

First day of school 2010

6th & 10th are the grades. Kirksey Middle School & Rogers High School are the schools.

Chris got the honors of making the first day of school drop offs this year. I forgot my cell phone at home & first break ran home to grab it & call him for a Logan drop off update. When I asked him how Logan did this morning he asked me "Why? Did they call you?" He said Logan was twisting his fingers up like he does when nervous. Got out of car & walked really slow. Turned around & gave a little smile & it broke Chris's heart. He said it was like he was yelling "Help".

Stephanie had a good day she said. She took her map from last year & had to use it once she said. She doesn't really like her Spanish teacher because she only spoke in Spanish. I told her after two years of Spanish you'd think you could understand part of it. Chris asked her if others in the class were like "What?" She said no one could understand her. He told her that she'd get more out of that class that the whole last two years of Spanish classes.

Logan told me he had a good day. What he told Chris was anything but good. He said he got lost twice, but did ask for help. Which is major for Logan. Talking is something he LOVES to do, but talking to people he doesn't know is one of those social type things that really is hard for him. Once he stayed at his locker trying to get it open & that hours teacher came out in the hall to get him. Not sure if that was just luck on the teachers part or somebody else in the class told the teacher Logan was out in the hall. He didn't want to go back to school today he told Chris. We explained that wasn't an option, so I hope today was a much easier & better day for him.

Locker Practice & WHAT??

Logan had his Middle School Open House last night. He now will have a locker. And with that comes lots of practice opening it. Good thing dad was there to force me & Stephanie out of the way because we were just confusing the poor child. He opened it many times & already knows the combination by memory. If he can just remember to go to it & open it from time to time to get supplies out :)

Over the summer we happened by the school supply aisle in Wal-Mart. As I was scanning the shelves my eyes about popped out of my head when I noticed the price this folder had. I mean I realize it has 8 pockets & it's an organizer & all. But $66.60......SERIOUSLY! What's in those 8 pockets? And does the "organizer" organize everything in your life? If so maybe I should've bought a couple. One for backup in case the first one had a melt down trying to organize my stuff.

And then there's the 'ol trusty Zip Envelope for a small price of $60.00. Wow what a deal compared to the organizer above. You'd think this was just a local store mistake, but I saw these same products in another store with the same prices listed. And this post has just solved a problem everyone has that shops at Wal-Mart. It's how you can go in the store & come out w/ only a couple sacks & spend $100 or more.

Valentine's Box

Logan has never had to make a Valentine box for school & since this is his last year in elementary I decided it was time. I saw this cute box in Family Fun Magazine & thought.........hmmmm that's very boyish, wonder if Logan would like it. He did & so while grandma & Steph were at the movies we got busy w/ our creation. I think it turned out Cute boyish. Although Chris said we should've used a pink colored nose because it looks like Halloween. Oh well maybe it's just a confused alien waiting to gobble up some cards??

Snow Days & Airport Issues

One snow day down, one more tomorrow........they've already called school off which is nice because we can turn the alarms off. The kids are happy, probably won't be when they are making days up on June 1st & 2nd.

The pool covered with ice & then a layer of snow. I think it looks really cool (no pun intended).

Never to cold for a time to play on the swing set while outside.

Steph riding her new bike thru the snow. You can also see how much snow we got on the top of Chris's car.

Steph throwing a snow ball at Logan.

Logan's favorite thing to do while outside is to knock snow off dad's car. I remember having fun doing that when a kid too. Not sure why it's so much fun, but I'll bet Chris appreciates it when he gets home.

Chris had to fly to South Carolina for work & Mother Nature decided we needed snow filled roadsa pretty drive to XNA airport. We left 2 hours before his 10am flight. On a good day the drive only takes 20 min's. Of course he has to be there at least an hour early. There are two corners right before the entrance to the airport & a car had slid off the road & the wrecker was blocking both lanes so we had to wait about 30 min's for that. I made it back home all in one piece thank goodness. He waited on the runway for 2 hours because they were de-icing planes. He missed his connecting flight in Atlanta, Georgia because of that. He went for work, a training, not to look for work :) He'll be back home Saturday about noon. I saw on the news tonight that the low on Saturday morning is -6 YIKES!! Fridays low w/ wind chill is supose to be -25. I've already told Logan that he isn't doing car rider duty if we have school.

Logan's friend party

Here Logan is at his friend birthday party on September 26th.



Fast Lane is where the party took place. They have bowling, lazer tag, arcade games, & an indoor race track.


The bowling cake turned out great!! When I picked it up however I did notice the ball & pins were not placed on the cake. So I asked for them & placed them at home. Everyone kept asking where we got it. Gotta love Wal-mart.


This photo shows how dark it was. During games (football etc) they turn the lights off & everything (balls, pins, & sides of lanes) glow in the dark. They have one room that is dark all the time called Cosmo's Corner.

The kids all had a great time & Logan really enjoyed his last friend party. We scale WAY down after birthday #11.

Logan home sick

This is the first time in as long as I can remember that Logan has been home sick. He's had perfect attendance for the last 2 years at least. Last Saturday he was throwing up, but got better Sunday & yesterday. Well today he had a setback. He was in writing class (first class of the day) & wasn't feeling very well. Told that teacher & she asked him if he'd like to go tell me. On the way to me he threw up twice & then once after he got into the cafeteria. So needless to say I brought him home. The manager is out sick & I felt horrible leaving them but I have to take care of my baby. So far he's done okay while we've been home but he's not ate anything either. He has to miss tomorrow because the rule is fever/vomit free for 24 hours. Hopefully he doesn't share his sick germs w/ anyone else in the house :) Lysol is my best friend right now :)

Get better soon Logan!!

Zack & Cody

Cole (left) & Dylan (right) Sprouse were promoting Danimals Crushable Yogurt Cups today in Bentonville.


I took the kids to the Bentonville Walmart today so they could meet Cole & Dylan Sprouse from The Suite Life on Deck. The Disney show used to be called The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. They were there from 10:30am - 12:30pm & arrived in style. Limo w/ a police escort. We got there about 10am. So 2 hours waiting in line. But it'll be good memories for the kids. Stephanie didn't want to go because she wouldn't have anyone to talk to in line. Hello what about her brother & me? I asked them on the way home if they had fun. Logan said yes. Although her answer to that question was "kindof", in teen talk that is a "yes, great time" lol. She informed me once we got home that I couldn't wash her shirt because Cole touched her shoulder. Every once in awhile that girl hiding inside her sneaks out.



About noon they decided to start doing 6-8 people in a picture to try to get everyone in line through. They had already cut the line off earlier in the day. So many people showed up. The 2 boys in line behind us were in the picture too. I had Logan move over once but he didn't move far enough & the way they were rushing us I had just one chance & getting the picture.

Here's a couple more

Happy Birthday Logan

Logan is 11 today, can you believe it? WOW where does the time go? Seems like yesterday he was just starting school & know he's the one that is helping open doors for kids in the morning at school.

This morning Chris was looking at his Spanish workbook & Logan got up w/out him knowing it & sat on the loveseat. Not sure how the conversation went exactly but apparently Logan informed him that it was his birthday. I got up shortly after & told Logan "happy birthday, birthday boy". Logan says to Chris "well at least mom remembered". If anyone in the family did forget his birthday it probably wouldn't be Chris since his is tomorrow. Chris informed him that he did remember but that he just hadn't realized he was up.

This one took a bit more work to pull

Logan had another tooth come out tonight. Dad had to get in on the act on this one to help him out since it was hanging by a thread & he wouldn't pull it. I decided to video & see what happened. He still has one more that is loose, so you'll be hearing from me again soon I have a feeling.