TWO!!

Castle's birthday was on Friday, but the weekend ahead is full of celebration, all for him. It officially started with three birthday cards. Logan was so helpful and agreed to help Castle open the cards. The first card opened was from Great Grandma Shirley, Grandma Shar's mom. Logan decided that the five dollar bill could be Castles, and the ten could be Logan's. How thoughtful!! The next card was from Grandma Shar and Grandpa Danny and the final card was from Grandma and Grandpa Plott. With all of the grandkids and great grandkids they have I am impressed with their ability to remember everyone.

An Example of Castle's Attention Span

Castle's gift from Logan, "Steve" and I was an electric motorcycle. He drove it for an hour straight and when it was time to get off he was not pleased! I would say that was a success. Aunt Suzie came out and took Castle, Logan and I to Arctic Circle. Everyone had a blast, Castle was able to climb on everything. Not something he has been able to do for a while. By the time we were finished Logan's face was purple!

The New Scooter Aunt Suzie and the Big Boy

Castle had his Cousin's, Aunt and Uncle, Papa and Pepi and the infamous Uncle Billy over on Saturday for some cake and ice cream. He loved the attention and even played with his cousins,not just along side of them. After soccer practice Auntie Lanissa, Sena and Caci came over to play. It doesn't get much better than hanging out with a few hot chicks!

Happy Birthday to Castle!

Sunday was the last day of celebration, but not the least eventful. We took Castle to the California Pizza Kitchen and so many people who love Castle attended. Grandma Denise and Grandpa Joe actually had the day off and came up. David, Laurie and Rebecca made the long trek from Tooele to celebrate with the birthday boy. Auntie Dena couldn't be forced to stay away... they adore her. Last but not least the organizers, Grandma Shar and Grandpa Danny were there to make sure Castle was showered with affection. Castle opened his wonderful gifts and then we all ate pizza. It was a lot of fun.

Laurie and Rebecca, excited about being photographed.

Rebecca will be a famous artist one day and we have proof that we know her!

After lunch we went to Discovery Gateway for some adventure. Everyone had a good time exploring and playing. I think every one's amazement is captured perfectly by this photo of Castle and Auntie Dena.

"I didn't know they used bank technology here!"

Thank you everybody. We are lucky to have you in our lives, and glad you remain.

Pediatrician Update

Logan and Castle had their well care appointments this week. When we pulled into the parking lot Logan was begging not to have any shots. I told him I was not sure if he had to have any but if he did it would only take a second. He didn't like this answer.

Logan's pediatritian, Misti Conover M.D., is the best. We LOVE Dr. Misti. She was/is one of the biggest proponents of Logan having long hair. Dr. Misti was very attentive and interested in what has been going on with the boys. During the appointment Logan was typing away on the computer, and he perma locked it! Dr. Mitsi found it amusing, thank goodness! She asked him if he would grow it out again for her, of course he said yes. He is such a flirt.

Dr. Misti said the boys are looking great and they didn't need shots for a while. This made Logan smile.

She felt badly for Castle and his broken legs. I let her know I am concerned about his gait and she told me not to be too concerned, and that it could take a year for him to get completely back to normal. This made me feel better.

Logan is 58 lbs and 3'10". He is in the 90th % for height and weight.

Castle is 30 lbs. He has lost 5 lbs since his injury. He is 3' tall putting him in the 94% for height, and 76% for weight.

After the doctor we went to the dinosaur museum with Auntie Dena. The boys had a GREAT time and Castle started saying Dena! It was awesome.

New Toy?

It was love at first sight,"Steve" saw the Polaris RZR 170cc and knew his boys would love it. "Steve" knows his boys.  The first words out of Logan's mouth were.  "I like camouflage, but red is okay."  It snowed this morning and was very very cold.  That didn't stop them from wanting go to go for a rides in their new machine.  Castle holds on to the handle bar and never lets go.  He would sit in the seat holding that bar for hours if he could. 

Logan had his first chance at driving and he loved it.  He took "Steve" for a long tour of the neighborhood.  

No Animals Were Harmed During The Making of This Movie.

This was the first time in two months Castle has been able to play in the snow.  He had a great time and helped "Steve" with the driveway.

Tools of the Trade

Logan has been very excited about his dad's new job. A few weeks ago "Steve" went out on his first gig, and when Logan asked where "Steve" went I told him, he was practicing his detecting. When "Steve" got home that night, Logan gave his dad some advice he said, "You need a magnifying glass.". Well that makes sense, how else is one supposed to find clues.

Logan, Castle and I went to the store and found "Steve" a magnifying glass. We were lucky it was the last one, and Logan is very relieved that his dad now can be done practicing, and do some real detecting.

Logan and Castle testing out the magnifying glass