A Step Towards Success

We were playing outside when I noticed Kylee squatting but I couldn't tell if it was because she was just playing or using the bathroom. Then she stood up and pointed to her diaper which is when I jumped up, grabbed her and ran to the toilet with her. Three books later there was a distinct smell in the air :) and she had successfully used the potty! Wow, I was so amazed!!!! What an incredible little girl!!! I am so proud of you my Kylee!!!

Happy 21 Kristen!

Saturday night we were invited to Prejean's to celebrate Kristen's big #21. It was great seeing everyone...even Angie's side of the family and meeting Parker, Kristen's boyfriend. Hope you had a great night of partying Kristen!

The other table... LOL

Kristen and Parker

The birthday girl with her birthday dessert

Potty Time!

And so it begins...the dreaded potty training! LOL. Kylee has discovered her diaper, has taken it off one morning in bed when I decided to let her sleep without pants, squats to have a BM and wants to play in her dirty diaper when I change it. All of this added up made me decide to start introducing the potty. It's a little scary for me to think she's ready for this already, but she has always been Miss Independent and a very fast learner. We went to the store and bought her potty today...it sings when the sensor gets wet. I'm sure she'll love it as she loves to dance to music. Hopefully this will be a big motivator. We'll keep you updated on her progress!

Back From Paradise!

Well, we didn't want to but we had to come back from paradise! :) We had a blast at the beach and had an amazing Labor Day weekend. It was so much fun to see Kylee discover the sand and the waves. It was a weekend full of relaxation, great food and sunny beach time. Our accomodations were minimal but all we needed was the beach!

The outside view was much better than the inside!


The first night on our balcony overlooking the beach

On our way to the beach for the first time

Kylee's initial reaction the sand

Splashing in the waves with Daddy..she wasn't sure about them at first but ended up loving them

Digging herself out of a hole..LOL that Daddy!

Kylee met a friend on the beach

She is SUPPOSED to be sleeping!

Day 2 on the beach

Playing frisbee with Daddy

Out for The Weekend

We're leaving today to head to the beach. Everyone have a great and safe Labor Day and we'll be returning Monday afternoon!

Another Step to Independence

I attempted to see how Kylee would handle using a spoon to feed herself and was quite suprised at the result. I had to help her scoop but it was all hers from there! Miss Independent she is!

Reunited with Cousins

Yesterday we joined the rest of the family in welcoming our cousins, Jackie Bobby and their 4 kids back to the United States. They have been doing the Lord's work in China for the past 3 years. They are back until January and then return to China for another 4 years. We were so glad to be able to see them and visit again!

Jackie showing photo albums from China

Christine, Aunt Rita and MaMa visiting

Kylee and Emily playing outside

Kylee with 2 water bottles up her shirt :)

Movin' On Up

This is Kylee's first week in the toddler class at daycare. She was a little unsure of going into a new rooom her first day, but adjusted well in the end. In this class she seems so much more grown up. They sleep on mats on the floor and she even had to bring a backsack! What does a 1 yr old need a backpack for??? Her teacher said she did great sleeping on the mat from the very first day which really suprised me. My baby girl is getting so big and I am so proud of her!

Kylee's first painting


Kylee with her backsack on and pillow in hand for nap time

Cousin Invasion!

Yesterday Kylee went down for a nap only to wake up to 4 strange kids running around and playing with all her stuff....and she loved every minute of it!! Robin, Wade and the kids came for a visit yesterday and we all took a trip to the park. It was blistering hot out there but the kids had a blast and Chandler and Blayton got in some fishing time. After the park it was time to cool off in the water back at home and you know with Robin and Wade no night is complete without a game of Canasta! Sorry about the defeat you guys :) Thank you so much for the company, we really enjoyed it!!!

Need I say more?? LOL

Precious little Luke and his cheesey smile!

Maddison having fun on the playground

Kylee finishing up sliding and going back for more

Chandler fishing off the dock

Catching some shade time!

Maddison and Kylee enjoying a snack

Cooling off in the pool

Kylee eating Luke's spilled chips

Happy Birthday John Logan

Saturday we all headed next door for some swim fun at John Logan's birthday party. Kylee had a blast mostly watching the older kids play on the slip n slide and eating all the food she could get ahold of!

Kylee picking up candy from the pinata and putting it in her bag

The birthday boy opening presents