Trains

When you have 4 train sets, you can make really cool tracks.

I helped a little with the execution, but Logan designed this one himself.

Still here...

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I just realized that I haven't posted anything in nearly a month. We're still here, but Mitch has been working insane hours and I'm trying to get the house into some semblance of order. How does it work that we move into a bigger house and still don't fit! Aaargh! The kids are settling in well though. As you can see, we found their toys...

Bouncing Boy!

I unpacked the bouncer today and thought I'd try it out on Duncan. The other two kids merely tolerated it as babies, but Duncan is definitely a fan!

How cute is that giggle??

ETA: He likes it so much that while I was writing this post he actually fell asleep in it!!

Rolling along

Since we don't have much in the way of furniture, we've all been spending a lot of time on the floor, and Duncan has been practicing his rolling.

He can get all the way across the room. I think this time his goal was the blocks.

He made it!
He has also sprouted his first tooth!

You may have to click to blow up the picture. It's just a wee little nub at the moment.

Train!

We're getting close to Mitch having to head back to work, and there is still a ton to do, but we're trying to sneak in some fun as well. Some friends from Temple were in town, so we got a chance to see them yesterday. We met up at Liberty Park and we were having so much fun that I totally forgot to take pictures! The park is totally awesome. The kids played in a water element based on the canyons around the area. There was also a small fair with rides, duck ponds and big hills to climb. I did manage to get a picture of all the big kids feeding the ducks. So cute!

After wearing the kids out at the park, we came home for FHE. Earlier that morning, we found a cake pan that made little train shaped cakes. Since Logan and Myra both love trains, we decided to make that our activity and treat.

Here is the engine and coal car, before decorating. Aren't they cute??

The kids had a blast decorating. Logan was really good with the frosting, and Myra applied M&Ms like a pro. Some of them even managed to make it onto the train.

The sprinkles were Logan's favorite. Everything on his end of the train got a liberal dusting.

Here is the finished masterpiece. Once it was done, the kids wouldn't eat it! Although perhaps that was the result of the masses of candy they consumed while building it...

Utah

Aside from the fact that our moving truck is STILL in Texas, we are trying our best to settle in. Since we don't have any furniture or personal belongings, we're mostly trying to stay out of the depressingly empty house. Fortunately, there is a ton to do around here!

Of course, the obvious thing is Temple Square. That temple is BIG.

For reference, here is Myra posing against one of the doors.
We also went to the zoo, which the kids really enjoyed!

There were lots of animals to climb and animatronic dinosaurs all over the place. There is also a train, which Logan LOVED. We'll likely be spending a good bit of time there.

Even the grocery stores here are fun! Logan and Myra were loving the pint sized carts. I enjoyed not having to push the big one.

Even though my kitchen stuff is still in Texas, Myra managed to make brownies.
Of course, a new house and no stuff means a couple of trips to Ikea.

Myra looks ready to crash out on this bed! She was so sweet and when she saw Mitch lay down to check out the mattress, she found a pillow for him and brought an extra for herself.

No trip to Ikea is complete without a stop at the cafe. Myra likes the chocolate cake.

On our first trip, we got a futon for the kids' playroom. Look, we all  fit!

At our second trip, we thought it was pretty funny that both kids made beelines to the computer desks. And yes, Myra is wearing the same dress. She loves that dress, and so does everyone who sees her in it.

Even though he doesn't eat much, Duncan likes the Ikea cafe, too!
We also celebrated our first birthday here - mine!

Logan chose the cake. He's so awesome. I had a great day. Mitch was home, and we chilled out in the morning. I did a bit of sewing. In the afternoon, I went fabric shopping. When I got home, we did presents since the kids (and Mitch) couldn't wait any longer. They're so cute. After that, we went out for Thai food, which I have really missed while we lived in Temple.

Isn't it lovely? The food was great and the service excellent. They brought the kids bananas before the meal (which was ready so fast we really didn't have time to wait!), and had an excellent fruity fried rice dish that Myra liked.
Now, if only our stuff would get here from Texas... We finally got a semi-straight answer from the moving company and apparently the truck will be leaving Texas on the 1st, to arrive here on the 6th, which will make it exactly a month from the day they packed us up. For the record, we will NEVER be using North American to move again. They have been impossible to work with.

Preschool graduation!!

This post is long overdue! Logan had his preschool graduation program on May 24th. He loved his preschool class. His teacher, Ms. Lynda, was amazing and all of the kids got along well. We'll really miss them all.

Here is his class. Joshua, Logan, Aniella, Jonathan, Karis, Cayden and Bannock.

Logan took his walk down the aisle very seriously. This part was so cute! They played Pomp & Circumstance as each child walked up to the stage. Even the little 2 year olds were in on it.

Ms. Amy gave them their "diploma". Logan's not sure what to make of it.

Here is Ms. Lynda. She was so wonderful with Logan, and we miss her already.
After the graduation, the kids had a presentation for us. They sang several songs, but this one cracked me up. It also explained some strange singing Logan had been doing.

The other two songs they sang are here and here.
We loved this preschool so much! Logan learned a ton and really grew over the course of the year. It was amazing.