Charlie's First Dentist Visit!!

We've had a lot of new experiences for Charlie man here lately, big boy bed, potty training, now his first dentist visit. He was SO anxious about going, despite Reese's repeated attempts at telling him, "it's no big deal buddy!" Charlie wanted her to go first so he could watch, and then he quickly caught on that it indeed, was no big deal. He did wonderfully. He sat in his chair like a big boy and did exactly as he was told. No tears, but lots of squeals of delight when it was all finished!! After getting all clean, they got to go to the treasure tower (our favorite!) and they both got new bouncy balls. They also got to pick out a new toothbrush and left with more stickers than I think we should have! We finished the visit off with a sugar free lollipop and lots of smiles! Way to go Charlie -- such a big big boy!!!!

Yayyyy, we're all done!!!

Flowers for Mommy

July 24, 2011

My Big Big Boy!!!

Joe and I decided that we think, and I say "think" very lightly, that Charlie is ready to be potty trained. He is waking up with dry diapers in the morning and wanting more and more to be a "big boy" and tee tee in the potty. Today has been our first real attempt at the entire process and it's been SO EASY with him! He loves his Toy Story big boy undies and get's so excited when he actually "goes" in the potty. We even ventured out for lunch today and he had no accidents. I hope we can keep this up......sure would be nice to have him outta diapers before Mia get's here!!!

July 24, 2011

Charlie's First Movie!!

Today, on this VERY hot Saturday, we decided to make it a movie day and take Charlie man to his first ever movie! We saw Winnie the Pooh (the kids loved it, Joe and I fell asleep!), and the kiddos giggled throughout the entire thing. I was a little skeptical on how Charlie would do, but he did perfect. He sat through the entire movie and ate his popcorn like a champ! Hope you had fun little buddy!!!

Gymnastics Camp

This week, Reese is in Gymnastics Camp and is loving every minute of it! She's liking it so much, we decided to go ahead and sign up for the fall -- and even Charlie can participate by then! The facility is awesome, it looks like something you would see on the Olympics, and I'm so excited Reese is enjoying it. It's hard to tell Charlie everyday he can't stay and play (you have to be 3 and potty trained to go to camp -- we're neither yet!!), so Charlie is getting a lot of one on one with mommy this week!! Reese wanted a picture this morning of her in her "sparkly" gymsuit! Happy Tumbling sweet girl!!

July 19, 2011

Beach Trip!!!

Last week, Jennifer and I took just us and the kiddos to the beach! We had such a good time, were super busy the entire trip, ate lots of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on the beach, had some great seafood every night and Reese and Charlie got to experience their first "slumber party" with friends!! The kids went non stop the entire week. Charlie managed to go every day without a nap and would stay up until 10:30 or 11pm every night. He was a real trooper. Such a wonderful "girls trip" for me and Jenn. Even though I was exhausted by the time we got home, it was worth it -- we had so much fun Jenn!! Love you lots!!

At the Hangout waiting for a table!!

July11-15, 2011

Who's the Biggest Boy in Town?????

Charlie is!!!! We are SO proud of our little man -- he poo poo'd in the potty today for the first time ever! Yipppppeeeeeeee!! We have LOTS of work to do in the potty department, but every little bit of progress counts!! Hooray Charlie! Getting to be such a big boy!!!!

July 10, 2011

Happy 4th of July!!!

4th of July at the Lake is the best. We spent the entire day on the lake and at the pool. Joe bought a few fireworks for the kiddos to play with and then we watched the "mother of all firework shows" from the boat! Love fireworks on the water -- so pretty!!!

Run Reese Run!!!

Joe would light the fireworks and the kiddos would take off as fast as they could! Love these action shots!!!

Night cruise on the lake with Pawpaw!

Lake Livin'

Last week, we spent the entire week at the Lake -- it was wonderful! No schedule, no worries, nothing but a lot of family time and good memories!!! Thank you Pawpaw and Lala for having us.....we had a blast!!!

the kids LOVE tubing!!

Beer time! Sorry Charlie, you'll have to stick to your apple juice!!

We spent Saturday with Wyatt and his family -- Charlie and Wyatt have so much fun together!!