The oh-so-cool Band-Aid

A few weeks ago, poor Logan had an unfortunate incident with a friend's dog and he got his first real 'boo-boo.' He was a little shaken up at first at the sight of the blood but did really well allowing Jason and I to clean it up and bandage him. In fact, he became incessant that we clean the boo-boo with alcohol swabs and put on a new band-aid at least once a day.

He also became quite the drama queen when I was around for extra attention. He would dramatically limp, pout, and say, "Mama - hurt," indicating that he needed some extra love. Initially, I fell for it (and didn't mind the extra cuddles I had to put out), but then it got a little excessive. Limping to the point I had to carry him and acting as if he might just loose the leg! I determined it was a scam when he and Jason played t-ball shortly after the incident and he frolicked through the yard with no problems what so ever. Seriously, where do they learn these things? Or is it just something they are born to do?!

Somehow we've been lucky enough to make it past two years old before Logan had to sport his first band-aid. But the time came, and he's worn the band-aid proudly. Now, to convince him not to wear the oh-so-cool band-aid any longer, that's a whole different story...

We Had a Firecrackin' 4th...

...Did You???

Go, My, Home!

Last week, Logan and I were lucky enough to spend the week in Macomb with Nama Jill and Grandpa 'RonDog' at their house 'Nama's House' as Logan says.

We had a blast just hanging out and playing in baby pools and sprinklers.

It was hot, so we had to find a way to stay cooled off while still playing outside!

Clearly, Logan really enjoyed himself!

He visited with Braisy's mom and dad...

And Logan realized insisted that since he was in the country, he could run around naked through the water and really anywhere he wanted to go.

He splashed a lot with Nama and Grandpa!

And was able to appreciate a lot that nature has to offer...

And then it was time to go home. Initially, he said no - he wanted to stay, and then he remembered his choo-choo train at home and decided he was ready. He put on Grandpa's hat, put his water in Grandpa's fish coozie and started walking. Eventually, he turned around and said, No Mommy, ride car to my home?

And the entire ride home, all we heard was

Go, My, Home, Now.

Play choo-choo, My Home!

So, overall it was a fantastic trip. But I guess there is something to be said for being at home...

with your own choo-choo.

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All Aboard!

All Aboard!! Last week we took a fun trip on the train. If you didn't know already, Logan loves choo-choo's! Grandma Jill decided that since we were visiting and had extra time we'd go for a short train ride!

We bought our tickets and checked out the train station a little bit...

Logan thought his train ticket with his full name (Logan Ramsay Dippel, which he pronounces so adorably) on it was pretty cool!

We awaited the trains arrival by listening for the train and the bells on the tracks.

Logan got pretty excited!

And then we boarded the train...

And had a blast!!

Logan carried his ticket everywhere and we talked to the conductor, toured the snack car and looked out the window, a lot!

Then the trip was over, and we forgot to prepare Logan that he wouldn't be riding the train forever.

He was sad and confused why the train left without him. :(

He's already excited for his next train ride though - what a blast!

Next time, we'll prepare him that it will eventually be coming to an end though...

Turn It Up!

With all the traveling we've been doing lately, Logan has really been letting us know what he likes and doesn't like. One of the things he likes is music in the car - loud music. The other day we were listening to a song he likes and out of no where he yelled "Turni - up!" I said, "What?" and he yelled again, "Turni - up!" So I turned it up a bit. In response he said, "More, more, turni-up!" So, we jammed out and had some fun. Since then, it's become a favorite phrase nearly every time we hit the road.

Sandy Hands & Dirty Feet

Our Summer has been full of sandy hands and dirty feet and I don't think that's going to change anytime soon...

Click HERE to see more pics of the Summer so far!

New Discoveries and Friendly Faces

We've been living in the Terrific Two's now for a little over a month and while it's got it's challenges, it most definitely has it's rewards.

Logan is talking up a storm; piecing words together 4-5 at a time and nearly making full sentences at times.

While he is a shy guy, he's been warming up more easily lately and eagerly expressing his personality around others a bit more than he has in the past.

While visiting the Lake, he simply can't wait to get play time with one of his Lake buddies - Audrey. As parents, we don't want to put too much pressure on either of them, but I think we all see quite the friendship developing already...

Not only is he talking away, but he is just so smart! Of course, all parents think their child is brilliant, but he amazes me each day with new discoveries and tasks he figures out on his own, or simply by watching others and repeating.

He's also such a good listener and follows directions so easily. While he of course has his moments, when asked to do most any task, he is typically ready and willing.

We're so lucky and proud to be able to say we are the parents of this little guy!

And to think it just keeps getting better...Life is Good.

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Catch of the Day

Logan was lucky enough to have his Uncle Dennis take him fishing a while back. We weren't so sure how long he'd sit still and wait for the fish to bite, but as you can see from the image below, he is as comfortable as can be and seemed to fit into the role of fisherman perfectly.

He helped 'cast' the line.

Held the pole.

And waited patiently...

And caught a "big one" as he likes to say.

Thanks Uncle Dennis for getting our little fisherman started with his first catch. Now, if we can just get Logan to grasp the concept that there are certain kinds of fish we eat and others that we don't. Example - goldfish.