7.09.2008

Some notes from Seth.



I just wanted to show off a few of our flowers. We just purchased a new point and shoot camera and I had to try it out. Hopefully, I will be posting more photos now that the process has simplified. It was a great year for our lilies and our cone flowers are really taking off. The colors in our gardens have been great this spring due to the ample moisture.



Above are a few shots from our front yard. This is the third year for these beds and we couldn't be happier with them. Again, the rain has made our plants very happy.



Above, are some shots from our back yard. It is still in progress. I built the screen and path this Spring, and most of the plants are just a year or two old. We plan on rearranging several plants this fall and adding to the privacy screen. Along with a million other projects that are in the works.


Last but not least, I had to add some photos of the boy...of course. Rebecca took these shots. Logan is really becoming independent while eating and growing uninterested in "baby food". He prefers what is on Mom and Dad's plate, however in these shots he is trying out a spoon with some food Rebecca has made him. Along with his independence in eating comes more baths! Lastly, Logan is standing on his own now. He likes to pull up on us and hold his hands up to show off his skills. Last night he stood and clapped for the first time. Where has our baby gone?

7.04.2008

Pictures! Happy 4th of July!

Here are a few pictures that I've been preparing for a project for my Mom. I thought they were definetely blog-worthy. Happy Fourth of July 2008!!!
...an older picture from Mother's Day...
...Seth and Logan at the annual Allen Gathering on June 21 (Seth has new glasses--compare to the photo of him and Logan in the side column on the right)...

...Shawna and Logan at the gathering...

...Alex and Logan at the gathering. Logan just adores cousin Alex!...

...Logan relaxes on Grandpa Charley's lap. Just a couple of good 'ol boys...
Last weekend, Logan and I traveled to Joplin to visit Jennifer and my Mom. Mom was getting "the works" done at the salon/spa where my sister is employed. We arrived as Mom was getting her hair cut and styled, then we all went out to lunch at Panera afterwards. Jen had to work until 5pm so she returned to the spa while Mom, Logan and I went to a flea market to look for treasures (mom found two kitchen items that were must-have's) and then a trip to the grocery store for dinner items. That evening, Jen took me to Braums for ice cream and we picked up a rental movie to watch. The next morning we took lots of pictures, played with Logan, ate a good breakfast and helped Jen put her apartment back together after Logan made a mess of everything. It was a really nice visit--the first time I had seen Jen and Jacob's apartment. They have a really nice place, very spacious, yet cozy. The drive home was better than the drive to Joplin. It poured on the way to Joplin, Logan was screaming just for the fun of it and I could barely see the car in front of me. It was practically white-out conditions. But like I said, the drive back to Columbia was more enjoyable and Logan slept for half of it, so I can't complain about that! In a couple of weeks we're heading to Wyoming for the annual family gathering on that side of the family. Now that's going to be a long car ride!

love, rebecca