8 Months on 8-8-08...

So Logan was 8 months on 8-8-08...that has got to be lucky somehow, right?? I know I'm a little late posting this, but at least it's still August. So on August 8th we went back to kiddie kandids to have MORE pics taken. Logan was such a ham at his last pictures at kiddie kandids that the girl who took his photos actually called us to see if I would bring him in to get some more pictures taken so she could finish her certification because he was so easy to take pics on. The girl was very apologetic on the phone when she was asking me to bring him in & I was thinking to myself "not a problem, twist my arm to bring my adorable child in to have his picture taken"! Anyways, these pictures turned out so cute (at least we think so, not that I'm biased or anything)!!

Continuing my update...

JUNE
June was a very eventful month for us. It all started off with the Prosthodontic graduation where Jason Peacock & David Moreno were awarded their Prosthodontic certificates...congratulations guys!! (only 10 more months to go & then it's Brent's turn...hurray!!!) We had a blast at the graduation BBQ hosted by Dr. Holloway where we got to enjoy everyones company. Then it was the graduation dinner held every year at the Confluence Park Restaurant. There Brent was passed the badge of chief resident by Jason...hopefully he won't let the power go to his head!
Quick photo show of all the fun:

Brent & Jason lounging @ the BBQ


Kristen, Logan, Courtney, Seth & Alex


Liz & Logan


Jason & David with their graduation cake...don't they make such a cute couple!!


Bringing Dr. Holloway into the fun


What would a BBQ be without the video games?
Brent receiving the badge of honor from Jason...congrats chief resident


OSU Advanced Prosthodontics


Jason & Courtney...how cute!


After all the graduation excitement Brent's parents graciously offered to spend some time with us in Ohio...Brent's Dad to help with the kitchen remodel and Brent's mom to watch Logan for us for 2 months. They also brought our nephew Brandon with them to hang out with us for a few weeks. So we had a houseful of people (6 people & a dog) all while we (I mean the boys...I was very good a trying to play foreman)completely ripped out our existing kitchen, re-wired it, added new drywall, etc... and voila, we have a new kitchen.

We figured since we will most likely be selling our condo next year that we should remodel our kitchen now so we can at least enjoy it for a year. I'm really glad we decided to because I think the boys did an awsome job & I'm so impressed with the way it came out. We ended up getting most of our stuff (ie cabinets & accessories) from the brand new Ikea that opened up near Cincinnati this spring. Their stuff turned out to be great & very budget friendly! (we would definitely recommend their cabinets). Well, all of the big stuff is pretty much done, we just have a couple of odds & ends to finish up; but it is functional now. We'll have FINAL pics up hopefully in a couple weeks. For now, this is just the work in progress.

So, I need to hunt to find some good "before" pics of our kitchen because we started demmoing it before I took some (oops), so this is from Thanksgiving a couple years ago but you get an idea of the terrible cabinets & countertop that we had in before.


The demmo is complete & the drywall is pretty much done.



The boys hard at work!


All the cabinets are in (minus a few doors); we also added some pantry cabinets...it is sooooo wonderful to actually have some storage now in our tiny (but now very efficient) kitchen!! And I'm thrilled to have an over the range microwave & new dishwasher...the things I find myself getting excited about these days...I would have never thought!





During the kitchen remodel, mom & I took Brandon & Logan on some outings so the boys could get some work done without us being in the way. We went to our fabulous zoo here in Columbus, saw WallE (very cute), and went to COSI...from what I hear, it sounds like we did such a great job entertaining Brandon that he's ready to come out for his next visit!! :) (we'd love to have you anytime...Indiana has been very lonely ever since you left!)
Our pics from the zoo:
A gigantic turtle


Logan got to pet his first snake...eewwwwwww!


Brandon & Grandma playing the bongos


We decided Brandon was actually the stinkiest flower!


Just to keep things exciting this month, we also decided to finally start Logan on solids...he absolutely loved the experience and everyone was very entertained everytime it came to feed Logan!





JULY
Brent's Dad and Brandon took off at the end of June and things settled down for us a little in July. Brent's mom stayed to watch Logan for another two weeks while we're waiting for him to start at his new daycare in August. We were so lucky to have her here helping us...I don't know what we would've done without her!! During that time we managed to get some very cute pics taken at Kiddie Kandids wich I posted a couple weeks ago.

After Brent's mom left, I got a couple weeks off work to recoup and try to put my house back in order after we tore it apart. I also tried to play Martha Stewart and my friend Lynne & I made pillows and curtains for our homes...I was pretty impressed with the way they came out too!

And the final the event to wrap up July was the wedding of my good friend from Hygiene school. While Brent & I were in school we set up 2 of our friends (Heather who was in hygiene school with me, and Mike, who was in school with Brent) and now they're married! They had a beautiful wedding in Canton, ohio & I of course forgot to bring my camera. Congrats to Heather & Mike!!!

The Last Few Months

So it's the day before I'm supposed to go back to work & I'm just now getting around to updating my blog. So here's just a quick run down of what we've been up to over the last few months...I apologize for the grocery list, this is pretty much my journal & I try to keep track of pics & dates so I can (one day) go back & scrapbook them.

APRIL
April seemed to drag on for us as we waited for the warm weather to come to Ohio & for everyone to get healthy. I think Logan & I were sick off & on for the entire month & we were so grateful when May arrived. Logan had a pink eye scare & couldn't go to daycare so he ended up coming to work with me. I am so fortunate to work with such wonderful people who are mothers themselves & fully understand trying to work & be a mom. So one of Logan's honorary Ohio auntie's got to look after him all day @ the front desk. (thanks auntie lynne!) Logan did great & just snoozed & laid contently on the floor.


We also did manage to get a quick family pic thanks to the Peacocks.


Logan & his good bud Alex


MAY
In May we looked forward to our annual Palm Springs trip (which we unfortunately don't get to attend every year). But this year we were determined to go because it seemed like pretty much everyone from our group was going to be there. We had a great time & Logan did wonderful on the plain ride again. He's going to be our frequent flier by the end of the year...I wonder if I can get him a frequent flyer membership even though he sits on my lap? This year in Palm Springs it was surprisingly chilly; I can't remember it ever being this chilly over the last twenty something years that we've been going. So with Logan getting a cold I was hesitant to take him in the pool; but we did make it out on our last day. Logan seemed to enjoy, but I think he was more confused. We spent our time this year at the outlets, and inside the condo working on a very difficult puzzle. We managed to enlist Josh & Meredith's help but never did finish. It's waiting at mom & dad's for us to finish when we go out in September.

Papa & Logan at Sunday Brunch



Logan in the pool.


Auntie Merz & Logan.


Uncle Erik, Dad, & Logan...Logan is very interested in that steak knife!!


Me & Merz (Megs, we need more pics together...I don't have any!!)


Also, while we were in Palm Springs Rona Hawkins was kind enough to take time out of her vacay to take some much needed family pics. She is so incredibly talented.

The Peterson Family


The Rigby Family


Erik & JT


Megs & John


Merz & Josh