Life with Logan

New Blog

2009-01-09T11:37:00.000-08:00

To be fair to Nadia :) we created a new family blog. You can keep track of us at www.bslnkearney.blogspot.com

Happy 1st Birthday to me!

2008-04-09T16:03:00.000-07:00

I had such a fun birthday!

Daddy and Mommy had a small party for me. I got to play with friends, eat cake (a first) and open some presents. Look at this cool new car I got!
Mmm, mmm, good!
We even got to go on a train ride!

Look Who's Walking!

2008-01-28T09:42:00.000-08:00

Logan took his first steps over our Christmas vacation back in IL... which was perfect because all of his grandparents were able to witness this exciting milestone. Now about a month later he's all over the place! Although still unsteady at times, it seems as if nothing can get in his way. He's one determined little boy. Some of his favorite activities now days are throwing (well dropping) a ball. He especially likes Daddy's golf balls (they make the best noises on the tile floor), however once he figures out how to actually throw them we will need to figure out where to hide them. He also loves to be outside, especially in the rocks. Our neighbors passed down their Little Tikes slide and a mini Big Wheels, but Logan would much rather be playing in the rocks; go figure. However with the rainy weather we've had recently all he can do is walk over to the sliding glass door, bang on the glass and babble away.

Here comes the pitch!

Weeee!!

Exploring the rocks with Daddy.

He doesn't even mind sitting on them! (I bet the diaper helps).

Ho! Ho! Ho!

2007-12-16T15:33:00.000-08:00

Logan and his Santa hat.
Hey- where did everybody go?

Just couldn't resist sharing this picture. Now that is some serious bed head!

Elf Yourself

2007-12-16T15:27:00.000-08:00

A friend of ours made this for us. I think you'll find it rather amusing.

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1412337006

Look Out Here I Come

2007-12-10T14:02:00.000-08:00

Snow Pants

2007-12-10T13:40:00.000-08:00

All bundled up

Playing with and early Christmas gift.

We spent the weekend in Chicago with Blake's family... it was freezing! Logan was definately not a fan of the cold weather. Everytime we put his coat on him he got so mad. (He's definately an AZ baby.) But he sure did look cute in that hat.

The Duckifier

2007-11-16T11:38:00.000-08:00

Recently, Logan has been very entertained by little rubber duckies. He's figured out a way to carry them around without using his hands. I crack up every time I see him with that silly duck sticking out of his mouth. Hope it makes you smile too. What a treasure he is!

Raspberries

2007-11-12T08:54:00.000-08:00

It might be smart for me to start wearing a bib as well now when I am feeding Logan. He just recently figured out how to blow raspberries. (Why do we call them that anyway?) When he first figured it out I think it may have been on accident from all the drool is mouth produces lately but he's been hooked ever since on the noise and probably the funny feeling too. For the first few days he would make them randomly and every time I'd run to get may camera to try to capture it on video. Well of course as soon as he caught a glimpse of the camera he was done with the raspberries and only interested in grabbing the camera. But alas we finally were able to capture the entertaining milestone Saturday morning at breakfast. What better to do with the food mom and dad put in my mouth that to blow it right back out! As I was taping him I began thinking, this probably isn't the best time to encourage this new trick and sure enough the next time we fed him that day he was way more interested in blowing raspberries than swallowing his food. So now we've created a monster.

Logan the Lion

2007-11-01T15:43:00.000-07:00

Crawling away from Mommy.

Roar!

Trick or Treat

First Park

2007-10-21T17:02:00.000-07:00

Yesterday it finally felt like fall here. We took Logan to one of the parks in our neighborhood. He loved being outside, but wasn't too sure about the slide the first time Daddy took him down it. I'm sure one day we won't be able to get him to leave it... "One more time, pleeeease!" Ready to slide with Daddy.

Teeter-tottering with Mommy.

Checking out the view.

Sometimes a park can bring out the kid in all of us.

Monkey'n around like Daddy.

Back in Action

2007-10-16T19:12:00.000-07:00

Reading my favorite book.

Tasting Mommy's apple.

I'm such a "big boy!"

I make crawling look so cool!

Trying to stand up on my diaper bag.

One sweet little boy.

It's been way too long since our last post. : ( Unfortuantely our computer was sick with many viruses. In the mean time though Logan has grown so much. He can now crawl very easily and is now brave enough to pull himself up onto just about everything he can reach... however not everything is able to withstand him though. He really enjoys playing with his blocks, balls, and especially like to gnaw on the end of his putter. I think he's very close to cutting a tooth. He's very happy when it's breakfast, lunch or dinner time and I can't seem to feed him fast enough. He also gets very excited when Daddy gets home from work and he loves it when he chases him as he crawls. He a has the cutest giggle.

1st Attempt to Crawl

2007-09-01T12:17:00.000-07:00

He has just figured out how to get on all four's... still working on what to do with his hands once he's there.

Highlights (trip to IL)

2007-08-29T10:53:00.000-07:00

About two weeks ago we were visiting our families in IL. We enjoyed our time as always but this trip was extra special because we were able to meet some new family members; My sister's baby Kylen and Blake's cousin's baby Jase.

Bryce and Logan

Checkin' out my new cousin Jase.

Chatting with the girls.

Four Generations

Getting a kiss from my new cousin Kylen.

Had a yummy fish fry at Grandpa Terry's. (thanks to Ian)

Logan's 1st visit to U of I.

All In One Day!

2007-08-24T17:48:00.000-07:00

Laughing

Silly --just figured out how to stick out my tongue.

What a face!

Mommy better put the camera down now.

Backyard Photos

2007-07-27T15:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos of our new backyard. Where you see the lighter color gravel, is a work in progress. We will be extending the patio with brick pavers.

Blake moes the lawn for the first time. :) We actually had so much rain this week that it needs to be cut again (3 days later).

Daddy teaching Logan how to putt.

Guess who dressed me today?!

Fell fast asleep while playing. Trying to stay awake to see daddy come home from being out of town.

Daddy and Logan take a quick snooze on our friend's hammock.

What We've Been Up To

2007-07-14T15:57:00.000-07:00

We have some very exciting news to report to our family and friends. This past week at Logan's doctor appointment they did an echo cardiogram to look at the hole in his heart. From what they could see they believe that the hole is starting to get a little smaller! So they decide to put off surgery for now. This was such a blessing to hear. We'd been trying to prepare our hearts and minds for surgery in September. But now we can rest and continue to enjoy Logan more and more everyday. He is growing well and so far the hole is not impeding him in any way. So thank you for all your thoughts and prayers-- we know this is the work of God.

I almost don't even need Daddy's help anymore.

Mommy caught me trying to escape from my bouncy chair.

Want to see my new trick?

Here I go.... weeeeee!

That was pretty cool, huh? I just learned how to do that by myself this week!

Whoa! I got stuck when I tried to roll on my play gym.

Blake's parents came to visit the first week of July. They drove out the mini van that his grandmother graciously gave to us. We had a really nice time while they were here. Logan turned 3 months old that week.

Logan on his lion chair - 7/5/07 - 3 months old.

My AZ Grandma Lark gave me this cool new hat.

Practicing sitting up.

11 Weeks

2007-06-26T08:21:00.000-07:00

Trying out my new Bumbo seat.

Not too sure about this yet.

Daddy spiked my hair after my bath. :)

Do you think I can get my whole fist in my mouth?

"What big eyes you have!"

Preppy Boy

I figured out I can hold things in my hands.

I really like this book!

Awww...

Logan's 1st Trip to IL

2007-06-16T11:17:00.000-07:00

The airplane ride... well the day we left for IL, Logan had his 2mo. shots. Not very good planning by mom. He was pretty fussy in the airport while we waited to board. I know I shouldn't have been embarassed, but it was hard not to be. It felt like everyone was starring at us and thinking to themselves- make sure we don't sit by them or why can't they get that baby to stop crying. Well, maybe they had more sympathetic thoughts but I'll never know. We were very relieved when we boarded the flight because of two things...1. The flight attendant told us the flight was not full and we could have an extra free seat for Logan's car seat. (Made a huge difference) and 2. As soon as we stepped onto the plane Logan was as calm as could be and fell into a nice peaceful sleep. (Whew!)

The flight back home (which is pictured above) was much more peaceful. Logan was very at ease in the airport and probably slept as hard as I've ever seen him on the flight home to AZ.

Had to sport the Cardinal gear when we were there.

Logan met Great Grandma Kearney

Logan met Great Grandma Harkins.

Big yawn... all this traveling makes me sleepy!

Uncle Tyler and Aunt Karrie were very fun to be around.

All the Kearney boys.

Logan met his Great Grandma Crook

We went out to the "Country" where my mom and StepDad Dennis are building a house. Dennis took some really great pictures of us.

First stop... my cousin Josh's wedding.

Aunt Stephanie and cousin Bryce lovin' on me. Steph's baby is due the end of July so this was great practice for her.

Mommy and me working on a burp.

I'm all partied out!

This past week we were in IL visiting our families. We had a really nice time. It was very special to watch our family love on Logan. It was a short and jam packed trip, by the end we were all very exhausted; but we enjoyed every minute of it. Logan was quite the trooper, he adjusted so well to every new place we took him and allowed a lot of strangers (to him at least) to hold and cuddle with him.

Day in the life of Logan

2007-06-03T16:57:00.001-07:00

Click to play | Make your own Smilebox

Heart Matters

2007-05-23T15:41:00.000-07:00

This past Tuesday we had Logan's appointment with his cardiologist. We were somewhat anxious for this appointment because they would be doing an echo cardiogram on his heart to get another look at the hole in his heart. We were very optimistic and hoped for good news because we haven't really seen any of the typical side effects in Logan from this condition. He has been gaining weight and eating very well. The results from the echo were not what we hoped for, at this time they still say he will probably need surgery between 4-8 months of age. It's always difficult to hear this because to us he looks absolutely perfect and healthy, its sometimes hard to believe and accept that something is wrong inside his little body. However, we will continue to trust God and the plans he has for our family. This circumstance increases our faith everyday and makes us so grateful to be in the hands of a loving, mighty and capable God. So even if the doctors are predicting surgery we know that our God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing our God cannot do. We have peace that He will heal our boy whether by a miracle or through the hands of doctors. So thank you all for your countless prayers and encouraging words, we would not make it through this without your support.

Where's Logan?

2007-05-23T10:09:00.000-07:00

Our weekly trip to the grocery store has gotten a little crowded.

Poor Logan :) But he has no idea.

Logan Meets More Family

2007-05-22T16:30:00.000-07:00

My Dad, Step-Mom (Kelley) and Logan

Ian had to be the first to hold Logan!

Grandpa teaching Logan to coo.

Ian reads Logan a story.

This week my dad, step-mom and little brother were out here to visit us. Ian was very excited to meet his new nephew and had to be the 1st to hold him. He also wanted to be the first person to show Logan bubbles. We've enjoyed their visit... we've played, took walks, shopped and even got some pictures taken at the mall. This was my 3rd attempt to get Logan's pictures taken. The 1st 2 times I went to Penney's and Logan was not very relaxed or comfortable. So this time we tried another place and another time of day. Logan was very awake and alert so I figured the photographer would be able to capture more of his personality... but nope, everytime Logan was smiling and cooing, she was changing her film or getting ready for a new pose. Go figure. Well I guess it saved me some money, since I didn't buy any of the prints. Maybe next time.

Meeting Uncle Andrew

2007-05-15T17:26:00.000-07:00

Andrew is visiting us until Thursday.

Cheese! I think he really looks like Blake here.

Daddy loves coming home to me!

Crabby outfit... Happy boy.

Visiting Daddy at Work

2007-05-15T17:04:00.000-07:00

Andrew gets fit for a new putter.

Logan got a new PING hat!

Ready to go play a round.

2007-05-14T10:19:00.000-07:00

Cutie pie.

Me and Logan after church. Logan sporting his new sun hat.

Rub-a-Dub

2007-05-14T10:16:00.000-07:00

Bath time!!!

Mother's Day

2007-05-13T21:56:00.000-07:00

Lake Pleasant
Sat. night Blake and Logan took me on a sunset picnic here. It was very nice.

Logan really enjoyed being outside.

Happy Family!

The Magic Touch

2007-05-10T21:23:00.000-07:00

I always knew I had an amazing husband, but now as I watch him as a daddy with his son, I know it even more. For me personally, that has been the best part of this journey of parenting so far, watching Blake be a dad. From the second Logan was born, no actually since we knew we would be parents, he has been truly wonderful. The joy in Blake's eyes as he held Logan for the first time and everytime since warms my heart. Logan is one blessed boy to have a dad like him. Especially this past week because for some unknown reason every night between 6 and 8pm Logan has been very unsettled and the only thing that will soothe him is being in daddy's arms. I'm sure this might be exhausting or frustrating for Blake, after coming home from a long day of work, but he never complains. Instead he does what every loving father would do, holds and cuddles with his newborn son.

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

2007-05-06T20:38:00.000-07:00

Going for a stroll with mommy and daddy.

Future executive... "I need that report by Monday."

Chillin' at Uncle J.B.'s.

Its About Time

2007-05-03T12:59:00.000-07:00

Well, here I go with my first long awaited blogging attempt. Hold the gasps (Tammy and Erika). I've really got a lot to learn, but hopefully I can stick with it.
I'm going to try to first figure out how to put some pics on here since that will be my main goal in having this blog. Besides lets be honest you're not on my site to read what I have to say but to see how Logan is growing and changing.... I don't blame you though.