Well, it's official we are in the midst of potty training. I decided last Friday that it was time, I was tired of both changing my newly 3 year olds diapers and buying them. So I decided that on Friday he was going to start, so that morning we began every 10 minutes going and sitting on the potty. At first he was a little annoyed at the fact that he had to stop playing and go sit, but then I started setting the timer and when it went off it was "Potty Time"! I tried to make such a big deal every time he went hoping that would encourage him to want to do it more and I think it worked. I am sure that the M & M's I promised were a little bit of a motivator too. He went potty quite a few times that day (probably from the gallons of juice I made him drink). Ever since he had done amazing, better than I could have hoped for. Of course we are still working on getting through the night and staying dry, but no more diapers during the day just big boy pull ups. Here's hoping that this is the beginning of the end of diapers! I figured this probably wasn't the kind of post that needed pictures, but I did take one of his first poop....what can I say, I was so proud!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Happy Valentines Day!
I know that I am a little behind on this post, but haven't had the chance till now. Valentine's day the kids and I went and had lunch with daddy up at the mall and then fixed him his favorite meal for dinner - enchiladas!!! Daddy brought home roses that night for mommy and Emily but the rest of mommy's present hadn't arrived yet. I was given strict instructions not to check the mail or answer the door if a package came so as not to ruin the surprise. I couldn't imagine what he could have ordered or what I may have asked for! Friday when Kevin got home from work he checked the mail and there they were - 2 tickets to see Michael Buble!!!!!!!!! I was very excited and couldn't believe that he remembered my mention of the concert a while back. Way to go daddy!!!! I am so looking forward to it and can't wait for a date night with my hubby!! We finally had our Valentine dinner out without the kids on Monday so that was also quite a treat!!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The Family birthday party
This was Ryan's baseball cake. It's supposed to be a baseball glove and ball!
The birthday boy enjoying some fried chicken.
Ryan had a blast wrestling with his cousing A.J.
Ryan huge fire truck that he got from Papa and Mawmaw.
Both Ryan and Emily have enjoyed this piano that Nanny and Poppy got for him. Thank goodness for the on/off switch!! 
On Sunday we had our family birthday party for Ryan. There were 17 adults and 6 kids. I didn't realize my house could hold that many people! It was so much fun, and Ryan had a blast playing with his cousins that he doesn't get to see that often. We enjoyed lots of food and cake and Ryan got so many more cool toys and clothes. I love the fact that all of my family and Kevin's family (including Ryan's great-grandmas) always come and celebrate the kids birthday's with us. What a blessing it is to have them so close by that they can come and share in these special celebrations. We did take many more pictures including the opening of gifts and Ryan blowing out his candle, but my memory cards on my camera were full so I will have to download the pic's from my moms camera and post those at a later time. I enjoyed every minute of planning his parties, but I am sure glad that they are over until next year! Thanks to all our family for coming and sharing this special day with us, we love you all so much!!
The birthday boy enjoying some fried chicken.
Ryan had a blast wrestling with his cousing A.J.
Ryan huge fire truck that he got from Papa and Mawmaw.
Both Ryan and Emily have enjoyed this piano that Nanny and Poppy got for him. Thank goodness for the on/off switch!! On Sunday we had our family birthday party for Ryan. There were 17 adults and 6 kids. I didn't realize my house could hold that many people! It was so much fun, and Ryan had a blast playing with his cousins that he doesn't get to see that often. We enjoyed lots of food and cake and Ryan got so many more cool toys and clothes. I love the fact that all of my family and Kevin's family (including Ryan's great-grandmas) always come and celebrate the kids birthday's with us. What a blessing it is to have them so close by that they can come and share in these special celebrations. We did take many more pictures including the opening of gifts and Ryan blowing out his candle, but my memory cards on my camera were full so I will have to download the pic's from my moms camera and post those at a later time. I enjoyed every minute of planning his parties, but I am sure glad that they are over until next year! Thanks to all our family for coming and sharing this special day with us, we love you all so much!!Thursday, February 7, 2008
Happy 3rd Birthday Ryan!
As you can see Ryan's 3rd birthday was a baseball theme!
Here's a few of the parents and kids that joined in the party.
The birthday boy complete with his baseball jersey on!
As you can see everyone enjoyed opening the presents.
Ryan got the cutest pig baseball bank and it even had some money in it!
The birthday boy blowing out his candles.
The birthday boy blowing out his candles.
Can't believe that my little boy is already three years old. The time has gone so quickly! Ryan had a baseball party this year and it was so much fun. Tried my best to serve lots of baseball type food to keep the theme going. Although I don't think that they serve mac 'n cheese at baseball games! We had lots of fun with lots of friends. I believe there was a total of 23 people, 12 adults and 11 kids. It was quite a house full! Thanks to all of Ryan friends for coming and sharing in his birthday celebration, he had such a wonderful time!
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