Summer Fun-2010

Busy Hoene family!! What a blessing to have such a beautiful and active son. Logan, you are such a gift. Below are some of the pictures from what we have been doing lately. Mommy only wishes she had time to post them all. Love you, sweet boy!!

Logan at "Gym Class"--spring 2010

Sitting on the edge of our "pool"

Papa's Angels, Father's Day, 2010

Grandaddy, Daddy and Logan, Father's Day 2010

Daddy and Me swimming at Nana's, June 2010

Mommy and me on Thomas the Train...

Can you say "Cheese"?

Reading with Papa--yes, that is a Thomas book.

Beach view--spring break, 2010 on the Gulf of Mexico...

Mommy and me on Easter Sunday in PCB.

We have been very busy lately! Logan had a blast at the Day Out with Thomas the Train. Even though it was REALLY hot, we survived and had fun too. I even think Papa had fun. Mommy has been working some this summer, but trying to take off on Friday's when Daddy is off too. We are planning some fun day trips around town since going to the gulf is out of the question this summer--thanks BP! We have also been swimming a lot! Logan, you are such a little fish! You LOVE the water. So, starting next month, we are going to take some swimming lessons at the Y. I know you will be so excited. Some other things we have done lately--lots of reading, a visit to Illinois to see Aunt Becky, Uncle Don, Grandma Hoene and Dane, did I mention the swimming? Swinging and playing at Mimi and Papa's house--we had a cookout at our house to celebrate Father's Day. Lots of family fun!! You are such a loved little boy!! The video below is of our "little fish" jumping in Nana's pool today. Thanks Nana for having us over. We had a blast...as you can tell!

Mother's Day 2010

Sweet boy and his proud mama...


Swinging with Daddy at the park

Aunt Alicia and Daddy

Man...this is FUN!

Brady and Logan chasing the ducks--boys!

Aunt Alicia, Daddy, Nana and Grandaddy

Time to feed the duckies...

Nana and Logan taking a stroll at the park

Hi Mommy! "I yuv you!"

Savannah and Logan playing with Play Dough at Brunch

What a wonderful weekend! Our third mother's day was amazing! The weekend began with a trip to Cincy for a Reds vs. Cubs game--yes, this was as much fun for me as it was for Chad. Logan spent the night with Mimi and Papa, but the next time we go to a game we are going to take him. I know he will love it! Then on Sat. we spent the day playing and working around the house and went to church with Mimi and Nana and the family. Sunday, Aunt Carrie made reservations at Captains Quarters for the whole family. The food was YUMMY and we had so much fun! Attached are some of the pictures from this wonderful weekend!!

On a personal note, I want to thank ALL of the mother's in our lives--moms, step-mom, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and so many more! Chad, Logan and I are truly blessed by God to have such a wonderful support, especially from our "moms". We LOVE you!!

~Staci

Happy Easter!!

He LIVES!! Praise God! What a blessing to have family and friends around us on this wonderful holiday. We love you all and thank God each day for you!!

S~

Birthdays, Snow Day, and Fun--oh my!!

Cousin Madison and Daddy (her uncle)

Let the festivities begin!

I love my Aunt Carrie!

Thank you Mimi for my own cake!!

Stephanie loves Logan!!

Cake Time! Yummy!!

Savannah and Logan ready for cake!!

Cousin Brady and Logan playing with the new train table!

Happy Birthday to Me!! Thanks everyone!!

Guess what we have been doing lately, son? Lots of celebrating!! You turned 2 on January 1, 2010. T-W-O so hard to believe that it has been 2 years! Last Saturaday, we had a small family party where we celebrated "Handy Manny" style--HM cake, HM decor, HM shirt--the only thing missing was HM, himself! Ha--guess daddy could have dressed up like him. That would have been hilarious! Anyhow, lots of family came over to the house for pizza, presents, and cake. Once the smoke cleared from the festivities, we all settled in to watch the Battle for the Bluegrass--aka. The UK/UL game. The game was VERY exciting, but UK ultimately won. They are 15-0 this year. Daddy hates this because he is a UL fan. For the last few years, he hasn't had to worry about UK, but this year is a different story. Go CATS!!!

Today, we celebrated our first real snow around here--about 3 inches. Enough to close local schools and cover the ground. Of course, mommy and daddy had to work, but when we got home we headed outside for your FIRST snow fun! Last year when it snowed, you just weren't old enough to take out just yet, but not this year. I think you would have stayed out there all night if we would have let you. Even though you could hardly walk around--mommy bundled you up good--you had a blast and even wanted to help daddy shovel the driveway. Too cute. I must say that was the best 30 minutes of my day, hands down! Looks like tomorrow is another snow day so Mimi has already said she is going to let you and Savannah go out of the back deck. That should be fun! Sweet boy--you are the light of my life--you and your father. Thank you for bringing me mommy back to her childhood days of birthdays, snow days, and FUN. I love you!!

~Mommy