Logan and Jake

I don't have many pictures of Logan and Jake because Logan doesn't feel comfortable holding him, but don't let that fool you; Logan plays with Jake ALL THE TIME, just from a distance, and is the one that can get him to laugh the easiest.  

Happy Play

My older kids go in cycles of happily playing together and maddeningly tormenting each other. Thankfully, right now we're in a happy play cycle. In these moments I'll often point out how much fun they're having and how nice our home feels, to which they reply, "Yeah, yeah, mom." They spent almost a whole Sunday playing Animal Rescue in Ali's room:

We're trying to sell our old couches and in the meantime we have four in the front room, leading to all sorts of fun. Even Jake got in on the action here--see him?

Please let this cycle last for a long time!

Boxes

Someone is learning early the joy of a good box.

Minecraft

Like every other kid his age, Logan loves Minecraft. And if I'd known how motivating it would be for him I would have happily bought it for him sooner!

Grandpa Quillen

My dad came for a quick weekend visit a couple weeks after Jason got called into our new ward's Bishopric to ordain Jason a High Priest. We loved having him here and were grateful he made the time for us during a very busy month for him!

Sitting

Someone has learned to sit himself up...guess it's time to lower his crib! He still doesn't crawl (at 11 months!) but this week he has started scooting himself around on his bum; it's the cutest mode of transportation ever!

Fire Station

Eli had a field trip to the fire station and I got to go as his date:) The Firemen gave a great tour and we had fun!