Exciting Times!

As a mommy you get excited about simple things. Today Payton poopooed in the potty! And of course, mommy had to take a picture! This is a true scrapbook moment. We have been working on using the potty, and when we have victories we get REALLY excited. He is beginning to wear underwear out in public, but we have to be sure and take extra clothes. He said when he pee pees in his underwear that he makes them "feel better".

Now everyone can see our beautiful lime green toilets. No, I did not put them in the house. When we bought the house, they were here and because the showers and bathtubs are the same "beautiful" shade of green we left them. I just had to decorate around them. Many people have said they are coming back in style. Maybe we are just ahead of the trend!

Eating Dirt!

Reagan has discovered dirt!

It looks like big brother is encouraging her! "Eat This!"

A face only a mother could love!

We all know kids will discover the dirt sooner or later, and Reagan found the dirt yesterday. Mike was playing in the yard with the kids, and they somehow migrated over to some dirt. My precious baby girl was eating it by the time I got the camera out there. Even Mike said this was a picture moment.

Summer Fun!

Summer is finally here! We love summer around our house. June especially seems to be enjoyable before it gets too hot.

The kids had their first swimming lesson last night at the Fitness Center. They offered a Monday evening toddler class, and we chose to enroll both kids and make it a family activity. The kids did really well last night. Reagan just loves the water and just wanted to splash around. Payton actually followed the instructor's commands and did what he was supposed to. I don't know who had more fun Mike or Payton, but we did enjoy spending time together.

Today I took the kids to our city pool. They have a great "splashpool" for the kids. We are so fortunate to have such a nice facility for the younger kids. Payton just walked in the water most of the time, and Reagan spent most of her time playing in some of the water spouts. Mommy enjoyed just getting out in the sun. It was the first of many times we will go there this summer.

Happy Birthday Reagan!

Happy First Birthday Reagan!

Today has been a great day celebrating Reagan's first birthday. We have had lots of fun visiting with family and friends, eating cake and opening presents. We are so blessed! God has given us so much including the wonderful gift of having Reagan in our lives! We love you little girl! Happy Birthday!

Memorial Day Camping Trip

Payton loved riding in the boat!

Reagan in her bikini!

Reagan at her first fish fry!

Mike skiing

We spent Memorial Day weekend camping on Lake DeGray. It was a great time being together as a family and seeing some old friends. Thanks Debbie for the pictures! We were able to spend some time out in the boat, and the kids did great. Payton will sit in the seat beside Mike or help Mike drive, and Reagan sleeps in the boat. She does not like wearing her life jacket, but she eventually realizes that it is not coming off and goes to sleep.

This was our first of several camping trips this summer. We are excited about getting back to some of our old hobbies..............even though doing them with kids is quite an adjustment.

Reagan's One Year Pictures

Reagan had her one year pictures taken last week. We got some great pictures. These are just a couple of them! Her birthday is Saturday.

Reagan's Swimsuit Debut!

Reagan had her swimsuit debut today! We spent some time outside this afternoon playing in the sprinkler and with bubbles so it was the perfect time to try a swimsuit on Reagan. I can't wait to put her bikini on her. Reagan didn't like the sprinkler, but she loved watching her brother play in it.