Another Teenager

My third kid has hit teenager-dom.  Since this one is a boy, I don't know what to expect.  So far he's the same, except he's not.  It's weird watching your children grow up in front of you, but for Logan, it's an entirely different experience because of the type of kid he is.  K'lyn and Rory are pretty independent.  They go after what they want or they don't.  They're fine either way.  They're highly adaptable to various situations, and I wouldn't necessarily call them "planners."  
Logan is a planner.  He wants to know what's happening when.  He reminds me of appts I have if it's getting close to them to make sure I remember.  He doesn't like change, or even going anywhere.  He's a homebody in every sense of the word.  At the same time, he needs to get his boy energy out.  That's what everyone is telling me.  The emotions and testosterone are flying, so he needs an outlet.  Working at the gym should be helping except he sprained his ankle at camp this past week.  In the future, I'm hoping that will help, but I'll definitely need to find something else for him that's physical.  Maybe the Ninja Gym Classes will be his thing.
Other than that, he's waiting for his growth spurt.  His cousin, who just turned 15, had a major growth spurt and is now taller than both his parents.  Logan has had to hear his whole life how tall his sisters are, and I think he's just waiting for his turn.  If his cousin is any example, it looks like Logan will have another year to wait.  He sure is eating enough to produce a spurt.
We had his birthday at grandma and grandpas (Red Lobster) with some of his cousins.  We did the traditional beach day trip, but this time it wasn't on his actual birthday.  Here are some pics-

Someone didn't remember to put on sunscreen at the beach.

Birthday dinner

Leaving for Encampment

He's such a fine young gentleman, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for him.  I just hope there's enough food.  :)  I love you, Logan!

Summertime

It's been a while.  Sorry about that.  Get ready for lots of posts because I am way behind.  I'm starting back in the beginning of summer, June.  Nana and Papa bought Logan and Mars Tinkercrates and Doodlecrates for some occasion.  Mars got a Doodlecrate in the mail while Kaelyn was home, and K'lyn was interested in it.  Before I knew what was happening, they were doing it together.  I love it when things like this happen.  You know, when the kids actually get along with one another, especially these two.  

After they finished with what the Doodlecrate provided, K'lyn grabbed a huge canvas she has in her room.  They went outside and used their new technique on that too.  Here are some pics.

 Here's what the crate came with.

   I might be biased, but I think it looks amazing!