A Super Fun Day!!!

What a fun day we had. We planned on going to Birch bay today, but we just went with what came up. We were headed north and decided to go to Hovander Farm because Logan mentioned it in the car. After Hovander we were going to eat our lunch and go home, But we ended up eating our lunch at Pioneer park instead. When we were done there Logan was in such good spirits we decided to go to Boxx Berry farm for there Raspberry Festival. We had never been to the raspberry festival before so we were surprised that everything was free (bonus). We had raspberry sundaes. Logan went on a train ride. We all went on a tractor ride where they picked carrots for us and let us tour the farm. Logan ate three carrots. They were so sweet. There is nothing like fresh carrots. We came home and Logan played in his wading pool. Now we are all relaxing. What a great day! Dollars spent today= $5 for gas. Yeah!!!



Looking at the animals

A little nervous around the turkeys

Getting the scraps of chicken feed off the ground

Feeding the pigs

Up in the tower at Hovander

He is so excited.

Logan beaming

Logan on the train ride

Logan and Kevin enjoying there raspberry sundae.

Logan crying because he thought I was getting off the tractor.

Logan, mommy and baby ardt on a tractor ride.

Logan eating the carrot the Boxx Berry farmer harvested for him

A Fun Filled Fourth

My mom, aunt Debbie,Leah and my dad


Emily picking out fireworks

Kevin, Jase, and Logan watching the fireworks

Waiting for the action

Alex waiting patiently

Emily waiting patiently

Logan waving his flag at the parade.

Everyone waiting for the parade to start.

Sherra and I in front of Sheri's

My family

We had a great fourth. We started out the day by meeting Sherra for breakfast. It was really fun to catch up with her. After breakfast we drove to the parade in Oak Harbor. We got there later than we planned so we were forced to sit in the blazing sun. We applied adequate sun protection so everything was fine. We then went home and Logan took a nap. Our fun day was not over though. We went to my parents house and had a BBQ and then went swimming. After swimming we went to Leah and Aarons for Fireworks and desert. We got home at about 11:00 and crashed. What a great day!

The Zoo

Waiting to go onto the zoo.


Feeding the baboon statue


Standing by the fountain at the new penguin exhibit

A little nervous on the carousel

Getting a little braver

Milking the plastic cow.

We had a great time at the zoo. Our friend Susan gave us some passes for the day. We really appreciated it. Logan was really into the animals and knew what most of them were. A lady called the gorilla a monkey and Logan said "It's not a monkey. It's a Gorilla". He was scared of the real cows but liked the plastic one. A fun day was had by all.

Just Keep Swimming.

Say Cheese! CHEEEEEEESE!

Getting more confident

We have enjoyed the pool at my parents house this summer. Logan is getting more confident and occasionally will leave the steps.

I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream!

His first Bite


This is Logan being silly

yummy! I just can't get enough!

Don't stick your tongue in the ice cream machine.

Waiting patiently for the ice cream to finish.

Kevin and I decided it would be fun to make ice cream with Logan. We forgot that it takes 20 minutes. Twenty minutes to a 2 1/2 year old is forever. He was very patient and enjoyed the fruits of his labor.

News, News, News

Well I am now ready To post my news. Baby Ardt #2 is Due October 27th, Yeah thats right on Logan and my dads birthday. We are super excited. I have not done any posts lately because I have not been feeling well. I am finally in my second trimester so hopefully the upset stomach goes away.

Valentines Day!

My Friend Jana taking a picture. Logan eating sprinkles and my friend Charlene holding Jana's baby.

Our new little friend Janson

Leah helping William

Aidan pointing to the sprinkles he wanted. Logan with sprinkles all over his mouth. He is consentrating so hard. Jana with her cute Valentines shirt on.

Leah Helping William.

Ethan was really good at frosting the cupcake.

Logan eating more sprinkles

Aidan eating his cupcake.

Ethan eating lunch.

William and Logan

Aidan chatting with Logan.

Licking the beaters.

We had a little Valentine's get together at our house. I decided that it would be fun to invite Logan's little friends over to decorate cupcakes. So we had three friends Aidan, Ethan, and William over for lunch and making cupcakes. Their moms Jana, Charlene, and Leah were over as well as Aidan's new little brother Janson. It was sooooo much fun. Logan and I made the cupcakes in the morning he licked the beaters for the first time. (Before I put eggs in) Oh and I washed the beaters after he licked them. I love this age. The boys played really well together.