...2008...

Sigh. Today is the last day of 2008. Seriously? Was it not just yesterday that I was dreaming of what my little baby would be like? Wondering if I was having a little boy or little girl??? And now I sit here w/ an aaaalllmost 8month old! What a crazy year this has been! Here are some highlights of our year...
*going to Hawaii for the first time...
*putting in a leave of absence...
*being showered by my friends and family...
*getting "the call" to come in to have my bebe...
*tmama helping me the 13 hours of labor (really? 13 hours? I don't think the first 12 hours and 52mins count!)
*judewilliam...
*Sedona for the 4th...
*Colorado for the HS youth camp...
*going to TN to introduce jdub to his Great Grandparents!
*the Walker Valley High game- hilarity...
*Jude's first coo...
*his first smile...
*the first time he waved...
*or rolled over- and I started bawling...
*his beautiful laugh...
*watching DLo become a daddy...
*watching my parents become...a wee bit MORE nutz (when it comes to Jude at least!)...
*going to the Grand Canyon...
*Baby's First Christmas...

Wow. I'm so blessed....

...field trip...

Awwww. DLo has been home for almost a full week! It has been...bliss. We've been being all smooshie...and Jude, for one, has LOVED having his daddy home! The kid seriously smiles/laughs ALL day long! So...what have we done so far? A whole lot of nothing! Okay- not true, not true. After the craziness of 5 family Christmas events...we...rested...DLo had a "guys night"...went to The Refinery (CCV Goodyear) to hear DLo's dad preach...went to dinner to celebrate my daddy's 69th bday...and...went on a family field trip!

It's not as exciting as it sounds...well...it was for us...but probably not for all of you! Derrick and I took Jude to Old Navy and then Toys R Us. It's not like it's the first time we've taken him shopping...but- the older he gets, the less patient he is...you get the idea. It's not something we do often. Anywho. We had so much fun at TRU. Derrick and I had decided to spend the money that Grandma and Grandpa Logan sent on spoiling Jude...We roamed each and every aisle, deciding what we could blow our cash on. Derrick's suggestion of the pony that actually walks was DE-nied....so we pressed on....We DID find what we're gunna get Jude for his 1st bday...which was kinda sad b/c it's coming so quickly...but we couldn't really find any one big thing to get for our lil guy. Until. So...Derrick and I are like 2 year olds. We like to "test" the toys out if at all possible. So...if we see a big cage of basketballs...we will not hesitate to take one out and bounce it. ...Apparently, Jude LOVES this! He would not stop cracking up as DLo bounced the ball or threw it up in the air! It. Was. Fantastic. Now. The boy may not look much like me...but MAN does he LAUGH LOUD like me! If it weren't so STINKIN' cute...I may have gotten slightly embarrassed at the sheer volume of his laughter! :D The best part...I mean....you see this unbelievably gorgeous (I'm not biased) baby...and...he's just laughing his little heart out as his daddy plays w/ him... you'd think people would stop and have an "awwww" moment. LOL. Nope. People seriously pretended like we weren't even there! No reaction!!! No smiles of "how cute"- no scowls of annoyance- no acknowledgment whatsoever. It was pretty funny! Maybe they were intimidated by how AWESOME my family is? Hmmm....I'm gunna stick w/ that idea! ;)

Anywho- Here is a video of Jude laughing at his papa...and then one of DLo and his madcrazy skateboarding (or something- not sure what the heck it was) skillz (please disregard the shakiness in the latter video- I could NOT contain my laughter...and...I apologize in advance for Derrick's wretched shirt- video killed the radio star...):

We've also been having Disney Movie Marathons. You see. We LOVE all things Disney (well- with the exception of Miley Cyrus)...and...I own pretty much ALL the Disney Animated Classics on either DVD or VHS...and we've always talked about watching ALL of them, but we never do...so...we started this week- We've already done: Sleeping Beauty, Lady and the Tramp, Lady and the Tramp2, Sword in the Stone (Dlo's FAVORITE- it was quite annoying listening to him quote all the lines), and tonight- Robin Hood (well, except DLo fell asleep 1/2 way through it- so I stopped to blog!). We'll see if we can keep it up!

Also- in Jude news...Can I just reiterate how stinkin' cute he is??? I'm so blessed to stay at home w/ him. I always put him through "boot camp"...first it was to roll over...then it was to say "hi" or "bye" (wave, rather)...and then it was to clap his feet...and his hands. He didn't quite get the concept of clapping his hands- and I'm not sure when he's supposed to reach that particular milestone (I know, I know- all kids are different)...but he LOVES it when I clap his hands for him. Well. Today, Derrick (of course it was for his daddy!) started clapping at Jude for some reason...and he TOTALLY clapped back. Oh it was so sweet! We just cheered and clapped even harder! Poor boy didn't know what all the ruckus was about, but he just kept on clapping! We also noticed...that if you are in a different room- but within earshot- and start clapping...Jude will clap back- even though he can't see you!!! Is my kid a genius or what?! (Well...it's what my mom always says- just imagine in an asian voice- ooooh coowalll- he-jah gee-nee-us-ah!) :)

101 in 1,001

The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
The End Date: Jan. 8, 2010

***Updated and Revised*** (48 more to go...)
1. Create this list April 11, 2007
2. Publish this list online April 16, 2007
3. Convince one other person to make a list September 2008- Michelle Summers
4. Go on a walk at least 3 times a week for a month (0/4 weeks)
5. Lose 10 pounds (10/10) August 2008
6. Cook at least 5 times a week for a month (4/4 weeks) June 2008
7. Take Jude to BN for booktime once a week for a month (0/4 weeks)
8. Drink at a gallon of water a day for a week
9. Lose 10 more pounds (2/10)
10. Install screens on the house
11. Take a bike ride in the White Tank Mountains-I hiked it (twice)...and I'm counting that... November 2008
12. Visit Derrick’s Grandparents in TN July 4-12, 2007
13. Clean out extra room for Derrick's uncle to move in for a couple months July 18, 2007
14. Visit Derrick's Grandparents in NC ***I'm considering this done, since they're moving here next month!***
15. Visit my family in Korea
16. Start an account for Jude
17. Finish my Ripple giving March 2008
18. Start our retirement fund…which is way overdue…
19. Sell our House
20. Buy a NEW house
21. Buy a new Outlook April 24, 2007
22. Sell the Malibu May 31, 2007
23. Buy a laptop May 25, 2007 (it was a gift from Derrick!!!)
24. Read the Bible every day 2008-2009
25. Read 10 books from my collection of books (that I’ve never read before) (10+/10) Feb 2009
26. Lose 10 MORE pounds (0/10)
27. Reread all the Harry Potters to Derrick (0/7)
28. Go to the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book sale midnight madness thing w/ Katie….and not die… July 20/21, 2007
29. Read HPDH in 24 hours July 24, 2007
30. Go to my 10 Year Reunion October 2008
31. Go to Derrick’s 10 Year Reunion
32. Quit my job April 2008
33. Do photography full time May 2008
34. Learn to use my camera manually July 2008 (although I'm still not great)
35. Create a website for my photography December 2008 (klp blogspot- official website coming soon...)
36. Get my business license (eh) (in the process)
37. Get knocked up August 2007
38. Lose the baby weight May 15, 2008
39. Lose 10 more pounds, after the baby weight May 2008
40. Learn a new game (Nertz) January 2008
41. Learn a new recipe June 12 and 16, 2007
42. Get caught up on scrapbooking- lol
43. Find a new hobby May 2008 (card making)
44. Write a song
45. Lead someone to Christ
46. Pull an all-nighter ....this is somewhat cheating.....but waking up at 10am and not going to bed until 5:30am, then waking up at 9:45am counts as an all nighter to me! July 18/19, 2007
47. Buy a new Coach Purse :) March 2008 (a baby bag- although I returned it!!!)
48. Organize the closets June 22-23, 2007
49. Plant new trees or something! (Hopefully soon!)
50. Get a security door for the house (I got one picked out!!!)
51. No internet for a week! (somehow- I don't think this will ever happen...)
52. Email someone I haven’t talked to in a while April 17, 2007
(Emailed Chomonic- haven't seen/spoke to her since June 21, 2003)
53. Clean up my negative speaking May 2008
54. Make a new friend May 2007
55. Try a new drink at Starbucks April 11, 2007 and May 8, 2007
56. Finish STM giving
57. Convince Love to start a blogspot YES! August 17, 2008
58. Go see Wicked again- preferably in LA, Chicago or NY!!!
59. Call Grandparents in Korea
60. Beat American Idol w/ Expert Judging :) May 5, 2007
61. Have a Super Bowl Party at my house
62. Spend New Years Eve in Disneyland
63. Build a shoe rack for the garage
64. Go on another cruise
65. Get new bedding for my bedroom
66. Pay for a meal or a Starbux of the car behind me in a drive thru
67. Stop drinking soda Aug 2007
68. Go to the Grand Canyon November 2008
69. Go to a state I’ve never been to January 27-February 1, 2008 (Hawaii)
70. Organize my iTunes April 29, 2007
71. Buy new office furniture July 17, 2007
72. Print new pictures to go in the office June 2008
73. Call Mrs. Watkins August 1, 2007
74. Do a Breast Cancer Walk
75. Go to Sea World
76. Get window treatments
77. Finish this stinkin’ list April 16, 2007
78. Pay off small debts (Super close!)
79. Pay off Vue (just waiting for tax season...)
80. Paint Jude's room!!!
81. Give Derrick kisses everyday for a month
82. ***for me***
83. Stay at a nice resort in PHX- just to get away
84. Have a garage sale
85. Throw Tori’s Shower July 19, 2007
86. Take the Mensa Test
87. Get a massage May 8, 2007
88. Do a Grey’s Anatomy Marathon ....Season One done...
89. Host BUNCO May 1, 2007
90. Go to Sedona June 2, 2007
91. Teach Jude to say "momma"
92. Take Vue in for tune up December 2007
93. Buy an Ipod cover June 30, 2007
94. Take a trip to Tucson
95. Watch all the Disney movies that I own
96. Purchase all the “old” Disney movies that I’d like to have
97. Create a will
98. Go on a “Girl’s” trip
99. Go on a “7th Heaven” Family vacation (Sedona) July 4, 2008
100. Find a place to volunteer July 2007
101. Start a new list w/ all the things I didn’t complete

...come and gone...

Another Christmas has come and gone. Time seems to fly. Remember when we were little...and December seemed like the longest month ever?! Hmmm. I miss those days...now...the passing months are a reminder that my boy is getting bigger and bigger (and closer to leaving his mama- I know- dramatic much?!)... We had such a blessed Christmas, spending time w/ all our family. Jude was a cutie pie...and was an ANGEL- even though he boycotted his naps whenever family was over (no- he literally would throw a fit when I would carry him into the room- kid knows how to party!). Here are some pictures of our FOUR Christmas celebrations:

...Merry Christmas...

I want to wish everyone in the blogging world the Merriest of Christmases.

My little family has been busy celebrating with DLo's extended family, immediate family, my immediate family...and of course...with each other! For the first time in the 6 years we have had Christmases as a married couple...we waited until Christmas MORNING to open gifts!!! (No, seriously...we always open them up about 15 mins after wrapping them- no matter the date! The furthest from Christmas we've gotten is a week before- this is a big deal for us!!!) And...I think DLo and I can honestly say...that the best gift of all is looking into the face of our son....I have never felt closer to Mary in all my life. I think about the joy she must have felt, looking down at her new baby...knowing that He had come to be a light to the world....

Anywho. I attended PVC's Christmas service yesterday w/ my mom/dadinlaw (who are- btw- AWESOME people- I'm so blessed)... They showed this video from Fellowship Church that just blew me away....Enjoy:



I hope you and your family find a special way to celebrate the birth of our Savior. Merry Christmas!

...remembering...

Today I am praying for Katie and DJ Salch. I am praying for God to heal their mourning heart...I pray for strength to wash over them....for comfort... I thank God for their friendship...I thank Him for blessing them with Lucy and Tommy. And. I am remembering Becky and Tori...who would have been four years old today.

...100th...

So. This is my 100th post!!! Out.rageous! Well. I've been kinda slacking w/ posting updates...been super busy w/ the holiday season. I promise to be better in 2009!

Until then...here are two of the cutest videos of my lil love. The first is of him laughing as I play peekaboo w/ him (it's the first time he's acknowledged the game whatsoever). The second is of Derrick and Jude watching the video of Jude laughing...which has GOT to be the cutest EVER! And...there are some pix of my lil love too! :)

...klp...

Well...I have been somewhat busy lately taking pictures and editing and designing...and it inspired me to create a blogspot for my photography work. Julie is currently creating a website for me...but the blogspot will do until I become "official". **I'm holding off on doing anything permanent with photography- there are a lot of things I'd like to learn and a lot of time I would need to invest- which I just don't have a whole lot of these days! But I hope to get things in full swing next year!** In the meantime- enjoy some of my sidework: http://kimloganphotography.blogspot.com/

...dork...

So. I'm totally dorky now! My friends and I started a book club! We all are so obsessed with Twilight....and my gf Katie decided to band us together to see if there is another book we can drool swoon over... So. The first book we read: The Hunger Games. AWESOME book- BUT...it's a triology...and the first book is the only one out so far. Grrr. So now I have to wait until Septish to find out what happens! Ugh! And then wait again to read the finale! Anywho- The book is pretty short- you could probably read it in a couple of hours.... It's written for middle school aged and up...but...I don't mind b/c I LOVE reading children's books...thus the whole teacher/librarian thing! :)

...seven...

My baby boy is SEVEN months old today. What in the world!?!? He's not a newborn anymore...well- I guess he hasn't been for a while...but it's official- he's on his way downhill- down the "I'm turning ONE" hill! Sigh! I think back to this time last year- and I was just so excited for all the fun preggo milestones like feeling him/her move and finally getting big and fat! As a matter of fact- it was a year ago this coming Friday that I had my BIG ultrasound- meaning I was 18 weeks- the one where Derrick and I decided not to find out (but took a sealed ultrasound picture home that disclosed Jude's gender)... Wow. And now- I have this HUGE kid. :( Who has the magic remote control to stop time???? And, can I PLEASE borrow it???

I'm very excited for Jude to conquer upcoming milestones....but mostly....I'm trying to savor every single second of now...b/c it's just flying by! Let's see...now Jude can:

*wave byebye (although he's selective on who he'll do it to- disclaimer much?)

*give momma love (he'll put his head on my chest when I say that...not every time though, unfortunately)

*roll over...

*act like a true "fatkid" and smack his lips whenever mom or dad is eating...

*drink from a sippy cup- even w/ the no-spill thing in!

*hold his own bottle/sippy- although, he'll only play w/ it, not drink from it! :P

*dance (not really, but he'll bop up and down)

*shake his head "no"...

*reach for you when he wants to be picked up...

It's funny how when I sit down to write these- my mind goes blank...even when I tell myself NOT to forget them when they're happening! And then I can't remember if I've already written about them...LOL. Anywho- Derrick and I just fall more and more in love w/ him- every day...we're so blessed....

Dear Jude,

You bring me so much joy...I cannot express to you how much your dad and I love you. We feel so blessed to be able to watch you grow...to watch you learn. Everyday that I get to stay home with you is unforgettable...I love cuddling with you and having you rip my lips off w/ your too powerful hands...I love watching Baby Einstein w/ you and waving at the other lil babies on the TV...I love swinging you around and singing Sean Paul w/ you...I love watching your entire face brighten when you realize that your daddy's home...I love when you yell at me that I'm not feeding you fast enough...I treasure these moments. Son, I pray that as you grow older, so will your passion for the Lord... I pray that you will do great things in life... I pray that you will grow to be a strong man of God...that you will be a wonderful husband (well, I don't pray for you to leave me one day...but...)...and a terrific father.... I hope that you never forget that your mommy and daddy love you so so much- and we will always be here for you.

We love you, son.

-Mommy

...giddeyup- another ode...

So. Derrick, Jude and I went to Wickenburg today to play w/ Tori (DLo's baby sister), Kevin and Aryanna. Tori has been a best friend and sister to me loooooong before Derrick and I were even engaged. As a matter of fact....whenever Derrick and I were "on a break"...Tori was the one who would accompany me to Ramiros to talk smack about her brother! :) Gotta love a girl who will trash her brother to cheer up his ex-girlfriend/her bff! :D

Anywho- Tori's hubby works in Wickenburg (since like August)...and so...now they live a zillion miles away from us....so we haven't gotten to spend as much time together as we would all like...which kills us b/c Derrick and Kevin are great friends too- and I swear, Kevin is the brother I never had! Something about being the "inlaws"...whenever the Logan posse is together....I know I can count on one quick glance at Kevin to send me into hysterics! (No, seriously....it. is. comedy!)

Anyways- It was a pretty quick trip...w/ fantastic scenery- I especially enjoyed the 20 saloons we passed!!! They were so sweet to make us yummy breakfast...then we put the kiddos down and talked (which usually consists of laughing at Derrick and/or wrestling)...then we busted out w/ the game Canasta. Now. I've owned this game for maybe...3 years? I dunno. We all like to play games alot...so I've brought this game to family functions NUMEROUS times...but we NEVER play it! So one year...literally, it was like a year or so ago...Kevin went ahead and opened the box to read the instructions (no one had ever played it before)...that was pretty much as far as it went...so today- TODAY- we FINALLY decided to play the game (the cards were still in the wrapper!!!)....Tori and I DOMINATED...but the game had to be put on hold b/c Kevin had to go to work ("Stop, in the name of the law!")... but not before we ate some yummy homemade tamales! Derrick and I had so so so much fun. It was nice to be w/ family...and also to see my sweet lil' Princess Ary! It had been too long- and recently when the family was together, I feared that she didn't know who I was b/c she wouldn't hug me!!! But after swinging w/ her and singing "Rockabye Ary!"...her and I are BFFs once again!!! (It was so sweet to see her come run and jump into my lap any chance she got! I loved it!) Aryanna and Jude also had fun sharing each others toys! Ary's got some pretty cool flashy things that Jude LOVED to munch on! :) And Jude has a cool Elmo phone that Ary was totally diggin! It was too sweet! (see video below!)

Anywho... So...
Tori, I love you so much! We have been through so much over the past 10 years....some of which I will not post b/c we would BOTH spontaneously combust! But...I will always remember (and laugh at):
*birds...
*when I jumped on your bed as you were waking up...
*softball Sundays...
*megan, megan, megan, megan...
*baking on Thanksgiving...
*your green car that had that AWFUL smell...
*"ohmygah white car!!!!" or "ohmygah, i'm outta gas!!!"
*our analyzation of all the kissing styles... LOLOLOLOL
*when my dad "spanked" me...in front of you...when I was like 22!!!! LOL (that. was. awesome)
*my mom's relationship advice...
*prom w/ kurtis... LOL
*our "boys suck" night w/ Jenet...and the "boys suck" scrapbook! (who has that btw?!)
*everytime you wrestle w/ Derrick...and then he gets butthurt! LOL
*"TORI!" (you know you can hear it in your head!)
*the first time I played Rook...and needed instructions...
*Spiderman 2...w/ Pratt...and playing Truth or Dare at Starbux...and that chick who was hitting on me...and the stolen mini-mug....and the drunk guys at the gas station who lived at "the apartments"...
*Hoochie shirts! LOLOLOLOL
*when you were w/ me the entire 13 hours I was in labor w/ Jude :) (I love you!)

And Kevin...seriously. I thank God everyday that you chose to be Tori's boyfriend all those years ago! You two are a perfect match (you and Derrick, I mean... j/k)!!! I'm glad that I have someone else who makes fun of ALL the awesome events in the Logan clan! It's superb! (Now if we can get Niki to join the darkside!!!) I'll never forget:
*"Kevin, you like that rap music?!"
*the chick from Jerrod's wedding w/ her arm on her hip!!!! LOLOLOL
*Awesome God by Rich Mullins
*Derrick. Logan. It is quite fantastic just HOW many times we can laugh at him!
*Thanksgiving 2008- the noise. was. incredible.
*Ary's meconium explosion....Sometimes...I still have nightmares...
*rental car shuttle stops...
*"Carpe Diem....." and "Flavaaaa Flaaaaaaaave!"

Um. I may need to stop there...b/c I'm laughing to hard to type....and I may wake up the boy! LOLOLOL.

Awww. I love you guys! :)

...ode to...

...my Home Team. I seriously love each and every one of my HT'ers! I'm so blessed to have found a group of people who have turned out to be great friends! Thank you for your support, laughter, and encouragement!

Adam and Amy: Adam...I look forward to Wed nights- not just b/c of awesome fellowship and BS...but b/c I know that there will be someone else there to rag on Derrick w/ me! YES! You seriously make me laugh so hard! But honestly, how does Amy put up w/ you?! ;) Amy...I am SO stinkin' excited for May to roll around! I've thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you- and totally think we need to set up playdates- pronto! :) Your girls are just precious and I love seeing what new things they've learned each week! ("Do you like milk?")

Ryan and Maggie: Ryan...I know I can count on you to stir up some kinda fun conversation! Whether it be about sports, poker, or Coldplay! Maggie...I have NEVER in my life had more fun playing a game w/ someone! My stomach seriously hurt from laughing! :) You two are such a cute couple and bring a fresh vibe into my life!

Daniel and Vi: Daniel...the coffee- always rocks! Vi...I love you to pieces! I'm so grateful for the "HTdrama" that brought us together! I (as well as Jude) always look forward to seeing lil Rileyface and her CUTE jammies! It's going to be so fun watching those two grow up together!!! (BFF's...if nothing else ;) !)

Barry and Cortney: Barry...I'm pretty sure that Derrick thinks you're the coolest guy ever! He is always talking about how you have a wicked cool job! Cortney...I'm SO glad you guys are in our HT! I have loved getting to know you (and meet Mr. Jack!). Thank you both for being so real w/ us (especially last week!)... I love that you guys trust our group after such a short time!

John and Jamie: Our phantom HTers! We look forward to seeing you guys next week! :)

Derrick: You suck. But I love you! Thanks for being my partner in crime...and letting me- let them pick on you...and your mancrush... on John Mayer!!! ;) (among other things...)

Seriously though...Derrick and I feel so blessed to have a group of people who see us for who we are: Kim and Derrick. There is no fakeness....no facade. We can be who we are and you all accept us for it! I love knowing that we're there for each other no matter what. We do life together...I just wish there were more hours in the day to do MORE together!!! :) I heart you guys!

...GC...

So. Derrick and I have talked about going to the Grand Canyon for a few years now...and what better time to go then when you have a baby, right?! (insert sarcasm here) But our lil' guy is so awesome...we knew it would be a fun trip! After 3.5 hours of driving north...we finally arrived! Jude did a pretty good job on the way up...he slept for part of it, played for part of it...then got bored! Mommy had to climb in the back seat and entertain him...which didn't last long....Jude finally fell asleep rubbing my hair- which meant that not only was I squished in the middle seat next to his ginormous carseat...but my neck was contorted so he had full access to my hair...superduper! :) (Anything for my boy!) Anywho....it was pretty cold up there...but we were all bundled up! It wouldn't have been bad, except it was SUPER windy...and Jude's face was super cold! We looked at the big hole in the ground...and walked around to see it from different view points...went to the visitor center to find the skywalk (which we learned isn't apart of the Grand Canyon National Park- but part of the GC in Vegas?! something like that...)...looked at the hole some more...laughed at all the asians (wait, I think only I laughed at them...ahhh- my people)...took some pictures...and after about an hour- got in the car to come home! :) I could have thought it was a wasted trip...we def- would have walked around and maybe even hiked some if we didn't have the Judester...but I didn't consider it wasted at all. I had so much fun w/ my two guys! And I love that we were spontaneous! We stopped by Flag on the way back for some yummy OG and then on home. Left at 11:50am. Home by 9:30pm. Awesomeness!

Here are some pix of our adventure:

...speechless...

So. Those of you who have known me for a while...know that when I was in HS, I was a TOTAL choir geek. I'm talking- full on- Choir Treasurer...and all! But...over the years...I've strayed away from my choir ways.... perhaps if I'd stuck with it....this would be my future:



Words cannot express....although...I'm pretty sure that this counts as elderly abuse...