A Few to Tide You Over

Well travel day has arrived. NaNa, the kiddos , and myself are leaving tonight. We are hoping this makes the trip easier on the kids and so ultimately easier on us. This is the first trip with the diva so we will see how it goes. While I do have internet access in Missouri, none of it is wireless, so you may not get pictures until I come back. Keep checking in just in case. I have TONS of stuff to get done before 7 tonight, so I'm off enjoy the pics (they are out of order and I don't feel like fixing them). Smily boy

I love the face she is making...I obviously interrupted her phone time.

Out for a walk....I love how she walks with her hands up in the air.

Lovin the fact that she gets to ride in Toby's car

Enjoying the pool

Even the poor yard squirrel got a"bath"
At the car show with Uncle Dave. He really enjoyed getting to see the "big" cars and hear the horns honk.

Checking out the 1935 Ford Model A (at least I think that's what it was)

Okay that's all for now...

SUCCESS!!

In what you ask? Toby made it ALL day today with no accidents. He stayed completely dry and even initiated potty use himself at times without me telling him. After a month of "potty training" (evidently very poorly on my part), I broke down and bought the potty training book from Thepottytrainer.com. After reading it, I put her plan into action. It only took Toby two days to really get it. Yesterday (the third day) he made it 11 hours with no accidents (even that one was a minor one) and even stayed dry throughout our Walmart shopping excursion. Then today he went potty by himself several times, stayed dry throughout our visit at NaNa and PapPap's, and he even remained dry through dinner out. I am just amazed it only took days to get him to this point. Seriously, if you are comtemplating potty training or aren't ahving any success, go to the website, for $7 you can get a plan of action and be on your way in days. It's awesome!

I know there will still be accidents. And according to the book, it will take about two weeks for him to be fully trained. But right now I am really enjoying not having to change two diapers each time. And I think that Toby is enjoying being a big boy and is really proud. Okay I'm done bragging about my "big" boy.

FFF: Friends

Today's FFF is Friends as you can read on the title. In honor of my Missouri trip, I am posting some pictures of yore of the friends that we are about to see.

Toby and Ruthie (13.5 months old and 6 months old) on our pick-up trips. Weren't they SO sweet!?!

Kim, Dave, Ana, and Ruthie, minus one key member of their family. Can't wait to see you guys next friday!

Toby and myself with Kelly and Skyler...their first get together.

Toby serending Skyler. I don't think she was impressed last summer. But in December when we visited it was a different story...


Best Buddies seperated by 650 miles (which STINKS!)

The Best (and worst) of friends

One of my best friends and the BEST Mommy EVER!

My VERY best friend cause I am one blessed woman to get to spend the rest of my life with him.

Oh and to see some really cute photos of my kiddos posted last night go HERE and for more FFF posts go to Kiss the frog 4 Me.

Pictures as Promised...

So not only did my son run into the microwave stand today, but he also hit his head on the corner of the hutch (nice divet with a small goose egg around it) and while running to get on the chair during dinner he cracked his shin off the chair (nice bump with a lovely bruise). It's amazing that he hasn't broken something. And because I love you all, you get pics from today and yesterday.

Showing me how proud he is of himself

Look at how proud she is...love it

While foloowing this new version of potty training, the boy has chosen not to wear pants. Whatever, this morning he went commando for most of the morning...whatever floats his boat. Oh and anyone looking for a good potty training book/website, I am highly recommending ThePottyTrainer.com. Working wonders for us after a month long struggle.

Wahahaha (evil scary story laugh)

She bites her lower lip when she's concentrating

Laughing like crazy at his sister, why you ask?......

Peek-a-boo Toby

Lil' Miss Attitude!

Cool Tricks, Cool Tricks

Oh Tooooooooooooooo-dles

Uncle Dave and Toby having fun

I took this yesterday and I absolutely L-O-V-E it!!!

A picture of the Shiner...isn't it pretty?

FFF tomorrow...come on back now, y'all!