Philips Baby Viewing Machine

Saturdays are typically days I like to sleep in.  I figure it is the one day I get to sleep a little longer than normal.  Yesterday was not destined to be such a day.  Jess scheduled a trip to Salt Lake City.  We had to be there by 8 am, which meant waking up at 7:12 in order to be out the door by 7:15.  I guess it was sleeping in for me, but not what I had in mind.  

The reason for needing to be in Salt Lake by 8 am is because of technology.  Yes, technology and Eagle Mountains lack thereof.  Believe it or not, there are no ultra sound machines within walking distance of our house.  Luckily, Philips was nice enough to sell one to Salt Lake City.

As most of you should know, Jess' recent weight gain is due to the fact she is pregnant.  In fact, she is 22 weeks pregnant.  And rather than hold off on purchasing new stuff until after the baby comes, Jess decided we need to get started right away.  The first step is knowing what color to buy.

The ultrasound technician had a hard time finding the gender of the Junior #2 who was being modest.  How different a personality already from Logan who had not qualms about sitting spread eagle for us.  Well, at long last, we did find out.  And the verdict?  A little girl.

For the record, before we found out, we each guessed at the gender.  I let Jess go first.  She said boy.  I, of course, then had to choose girl, which I would have chosen anyway.

Logan in the Park

To celebrate one of the first warm days of spring, we decided to go and have a picnic in the park.  We packed up a lunch and made our way to the Lehi city park.  We didn't have a portable chair for Logan, so feeding him proved to be a small challenge since he was mobile, but somehow we got the food in.  

There were a lot of kids playing at the park, so during lunch we kept our eye on the baby swing.  Once we got the chance, we threw Logan on.  This was his first time and wasn't sure what to make of it.  We think he started to enjoy it by the end, but by his facial expressions, it was hard to tell.  No crying though, so we know he didn't dislike the experience.

Next up was the slide.  Another first for Logan.  Again, not quite sure how he enjoyed it.  He first went down with mom, then with dad.  Not a very long ride with dad though.  I think I enjoyed the two second ride a little bit more than Logan.

I thought after a ride down holding my hands, Logan was ready for a little more independence.  Mom got real nervous when I let go, but Logan actually enjoyed the slide much more on his own.

Back to the swing for a quick ride with Jess.  He enjoyed this ride much more as a passenger. 

Once the yawns started, we decided that was all the fun Logan could handle for one day.

It didn't take much for Logan to fall asleep on the way home. 



Dog Wrestling

Welcome to the Eagle Mountain dog wrestling match of the month. 

In one corner, weighing in at a stalwart 20 lbs, wearing red, white, and black stripes, we have the master of disaster, the crawling kid, the bashful baby, Logan.  Logan's signature moves include gripping, grunting, and being cute.  Watch out for his ear grabbing takedown.

In the other corner, weighing in at a muscular 45 lbs, wearing black and white, we have the cunning canine, the friendly fido, Canyon.  Canyon's signature moves include getting up and walking away and ignoring you.  Watch out when he gets that tongue moving.  Nothing will distract you more than dog slobber on your face.

After the two minute round, it looks like this match goes to Logan by forfeit. 

Siberian Escape Artist

We have a peculiar dog.  Just like people, I think all dogs have a unique personality.  Our dog Canyon, a Siberian Husky, does not like to be confined to a kennel.  If it were up to him, he would be free to roam the many fields Eagle Mountain has to offer.  In fact, many times, he has done just that.  He figures out how to escape and then sprints off.  Luckily he has always come back.  I'd like to think it is because he likes our family so much, but it is more likely due to the fact that his food bowl is here.

When we first got our kennel, Canyon immediately went to work finding the weak points.  He has dug through under several places, including places I put chicken wire down to reinforce.  He has undone the links in the chain link fence and shoved his way through.  And he has gotten out over the top.  We always figured he jumped, because a few times from the corner of her eye, Jess saw him leaping over the top.  Today, we captured on film just how he does it.  Leaping alone would certainly attest to his athletic prowess, but this method of escape shows off athleticism as well as the ability to assess and overcome obstacles.

Conquering Everest

Logan has taken up a new sport: Stair climbing.  For some babies, that task may seem insurmountable.  Not Logan.  He was born to climb.  We first learned of this talent at church when he got away and without warning made his way to the pew.  He also crawls very fast and we didn't get to him in time.  There were two stairs in his way and without hesitation and without having climbed stairs before, he went right on up.  Then for the real challenge: a full set of stairs at our house.  No problem.  Climbing stairs has become one of his favorite things to do.  He hasn't quite figured out how to come down, but I'm sure will master that shortly.

Jess wanted me to mention that the theme for that day was stripes.