Today Logan turned 5 (big sigh). We had a whirlwind of a weekend which started Thursday and ended yesterday (Monday). I’ll post more on the two birthday parties we had at the house. For now, I just want to share some random pictures of the boys.

Last Wednesday it was nice and sunny. I decided it’s never too early for sand and picked up a few bags at Home Depot (plus OK…I had some stuff that I needed to do for Logan’s party) I figured a nice, outdoor activity…that I could watch from the kitchen table, sounded like a good plan!

I’m still not saying we’re done with snow for the year, but the boys have been outside…in various states of dress (coats and shoes when we can get to them before they dash out) to play in the yard and in the sandbox at least a little every day. Let’s face it, 40 degrees is downright balmy when you’re used to single digits.

Happy Victims of Advertising: Last year, sometime in November, the boys started seeing ads for Pillow Pets while watching The Magic School Bus. They would always yell for me to come in. “MOM…you HAVE TO SEE THIS! We really want those!” Um…pillow pets? Really? I ignored the request…until it happened like 10 times. Logan, by the way, has practically the whole commercial memorized. “Mom…they’re good for kids…of all ages! It folds out into a FULL SIZED pillow!”

Auntie Denna went on the search around Christmas and they were sold out EVERY where. Logan actually asked Nana for a pillow pet for his birthday. I guess if it’s been over 4 months and they still want them…so be it! Nana was kind enough to give Brady and Aiden “early Easter gifts” so they got pets too. These things are actually pretty cool and RIDICULOUSLY soft! Brady wakes up and asks for his “piddo ped bug” <—pillow pet bug. Aiden got a frog and Logan got a Whale. The boys got these wonderful creatures on Thursday night shortly after Nana’s arrival at our house. Logan made me print out the picture below plus another one of him and his pet so he could take them to school and show his friends. Who knew!?

And now for the today’s creations: Sadly, we had to take Nana to the airport this afternoon. When we got home, the boys were quite stir crazy from the car ride. While Brady took his nap, Logan and Aiden hit the playroom and made…some pretty cool stuff

I couldn’t get Logan to stand still long enough for a decent picture

Of course I spent my day thinking about the March 9th, 5 years ago, when Brian and I become parents. Talk about a great creation!! (thank you God) ;)

If only I could live this day one more time…