4th of Firsts

This 4th of July was full of firsts for Logan. Thursday after work Brian, Logan and I headed up to Cottor's cabin. That's Kelly's parents cabin in Siren WI. They have a big 4th of July party at their cabin every year. Thursday night was Logan's first "camping trip"...it's the first time he slept in the camper. The reason camping trip is in quotes is Cottor's cabin is more of a lake home than a cabin, so it wasn't really roughing it camping. But their cabin/lake home is gorgeous!! And we really appreciate the hospitality last weekend Jane, Dennis, Kelly and family! Thank you! Thursday night Logan kind of got to meet his new friend Nicolas Ryman. Nicolas was born May 20th, so he's two months younger than Logan. When Kristi and Tim got to the cabin it was late, so Logan was already sleeping. But Then Nicolas fell asleep and Logan woke up so they didn't actually get to meet each other. Nicolas is so cute though and it was great to see you Kristi! Congratulations again!

Friday was nice and the first time Logan got to play in a lake. At first Uncle Mike dipped his feet in the water and Logan just started screaming. It was just too cold for him. But when Mom took him and gradually got him used to the water he did really good. He was a little overwhelmed by everything going on, and just kept looking around with this anxious look on his face. In the following picture Logan is at "the point" as uncle Mike likes to put it. It's that point of going into the water that only boys would know about...Uncle Mike said it's a little difficult to get past, but once you're past it your good to go! :-) And some pictures of Logan and cousin Stella swimming in the lake.







Friday was a blast just hanging out in the sun, going for rides on the pontoon, grilling out. Friday night was actually pretty mellow, most people were still recovering from the night before so we just hung out and watched some t.v. Well everyone except uncle Dan of course, he was pretty full on Friday night, but super cute! He came into the house at about midnight and wanted to hold Logan. Logan was sleeping in Kelly's arms so Dan took him from Kelly. He sat down in the chair next to Grandma Cottor for about a half hour just holding Logan and talking to Grandma. Then the recliner became available so he moved from the kitchen table to the recliner...it only took about 2 min. for uncle Dan to pass out with Logan in his arms (see below). It was too funny and too cute! But of course if you ask Dan he was just resting his eyes...although when I removed the beer bottle from his hand, his hand continued to stay as if he was still holding the beer bottle...but he was just resting his eyes... ;-)





Then Saturday we hung out again all day and stayed until Saturday night and watched the awesome fireworks display the Cottor's put on. It was pretty neat. A shout out to Jody, Debbie, Kelly, Kari, and Brett, thanks girls for a great weekend it was fun hanging out with you!

Oh and I'm not passed out in the one picture, I have the worst case of gut rot and mud butt ever...I was in serious pain...