Backyard Finally Done

So we have been working on our backyard, what seems like forever, for the last 6 weeks. I think we can finally say we are pretty much done. There are just a couple more minor things we would like to do, but nothing to big. The grass is coming in good and pretty soon the kids will be running all over enjoying it. Eric can not wait to mow it. HEHEHE. He keeps threatening he needs a riding lawn mower and I remind him that he said he wouldn't need a riding lawn mower until the push one dies. And according to him, "It's a Toro so it will never die." I think he is eating his words now. Here are a few pictures.

Parker just being silly.

Parker is such a boy and is so silly sometimes. He was having fun pulling faces and posing for the camera.

Beautiful Weekend

This weekend was absolutely beautiful. Eric worked all weekend so me and the kids had fun without him. We went swimming on Saturday and Sunday we went for a mile walk each way to a park and had a picnic. The kids sure had fun getting outside and enjoying the sun. Here are some recent photos.






My two baldy's

Update on Pottying Training

Parker has been absolutely amazing with potty training. Eric and I keep telling ourselves, it shouldn't be this easy. It has been two weeks and I could count on one hand how many accidents he has had. (Other than the first day). He is now telling us most of the time when he needs to go without us asking. Yesterday, at Regina's he went in the bathroom and went all by himself and didn't call for her until he couldn't get his undies back up. He is such a big boy. I can't believe my baby is potty trained.

Parker vs. Maisie

Maisie does not have a chance. Parker was loving every minute of tackling his bigger sister.

Potty Training

Today, was day number 2 in a row of Parker wearing underwear. On Wednesday, Regina put Parker in underwear and he did really well so we decided to go with it. He was home with dad on Thursday and Friday and he didn't try to hard to get him to go. Yesterday Parker had a rough day, probably half and half. It started with a huge puddle on the kitchen chair while eating breakfast, then pooping in his undies, peeing on my ocuch, peeing in McDonald's, peeing from one end of my kitchen to the next. I think that was it. He really didn't go in the potty a few times. But we are happy to report today, Sunday, he has had no accidents. What a big boy. I can not wait until he is officially potty trained and will actually tell me when he has to go, instead of me hounding him every 10 minutes if he has to go. We'll see how it goes tomorrow at Regina's.

I love weekends

I just love weekends. Most of the time we just sit around and relax. Tonight I took the kids swimming with Jarom, Launa, & Dakota. We have gone the last three Fridays and the kids have really enjoyed it. We can go swimming at the University for free, so why not. Then we went for Ice Cream.

Right now, Parker is watching a movie and Maisie is drawing at the table. This is a typical night for us. Maisie could care less about the TV and Parker I can't pull away from it. We are in trouble. And then there is me on my laptop, I would die without my computer. And Eric, well it is 9:00 and he is in bed. We are such an exciting family. I think I am just about ready for bed too.