Starting Potty Training

Joshua slipped and fell into the toilet - I know its mean but its funny.

While I am on Christmas break I decided I would try to start potty training Joshua. He got some big boy underwear for christmas so I am letting him try and wear those as much as possible. He is doing as good as can be expected for just beginning so we will see how it goes. Keep you fingers crossed for us!!!

Christmas 2007

Brooklyn, James, Joshua & Gracie on Christmas Morning

Brooklyn & Gracie on Christmas Morning

James & Joshua on Christmas morning - James' new car

Christmas Family Pic

Gracie opening gifts on Christmas Eve

Joshua opening gifts on Christmas Eve

Evelyn, Joshua & Gracie on Christmas Eve.

Joshua & Gracie on Christmas Eve

Christmas was good this year. On Christmas Eve we went to Jason's parents, MiMoo bought all three grandkids Christmas PJ's and Santa hats. They looked so cute in them!! We spent the evening there and then came home so Santa could come and bring the gifts to our house. We hosted Christmas day at our house and my parents, my grandparents and my sister and her family came over. It was fun but very crowded since our townhome is small. Jason Opdyke and his girlfriend Cindy stopped by in the afternoon. It was nice to see them since they live in South Carolina we don't get to see them that often. The kids got way too much stuff as usual and by the evening we were completely wiped out.

Playing in our First Snowfall

Brooklyn thought is was funny that Joshua's jeans were falling off.

Gracie with the neighbor girls Paige & Hannah

Gracie playing in her first Snowafall!

We took the kids outside to play in the first snowfall of the season. It was very cold so we only stayed out for about 30 minutes. Gracie seemed to enjoy it, at least she didn't freak out over the snow. Ofcourse Joshua loved it and wanted to keep sledding down the hill. He was upset when we had to come in though.

Visiting Santa Claus

Every year Jason's work has Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus. This year we took the kids to have their visit with Santa. Grace did just fine just sitting on his lap and posing for pictures. Joshua however did not! As soon as we got within 3 feet of Santa he freaked out and started crying. So needless to say he didn't get to visit with Santa this year, Jason took him into one of the classrooms to work on a christmas craft instead. He made a Jingle bell necklace for himself and Gracie. We enjoyed some breakfast that included sausage, pancakes, orange juice and coffee for mommy. It was an enjoyable time. We saw Mrs. Claus through the window Joshua was scared of her too.

My Sleeping Angels

They just looked so sweet this morning sleeping in our bed.

Some Bath Fun

Enjoying the Bubble Bath

Too funny of a pic

Gotta Style My Hair

That's some hot air mommy!

Trying to get ready for work the other morning and Joshua decided he wanted to style his hair for the day too. Can't you tell he has been watching me alot!

Happy Halloween 2007!!

The Lion, The Scarecrow, Dorothy & The Tin Man

Sitting up with support

Gracie can sit up in a chair by herself now! She is getting so big now she will be crawling before I know it!!

Carving Pumpkins 2007

We had our annual Pumpkin carving and again this year Joshua enjoyed it. We got Gracie a miniture pumpkin and Jason carved it for her. I think all the Pumpkins turned out great this year, we cheated and used a stencil! We put in tealights and placed them on the front stoop but this year Joshua keeps messing with it, he is facinated with the flame inside the Pumpkin. Can't wait for Halloween next week, we are doing a theme with Joshua, Gracie, Brooklyn and James. They are going as Wizard of Oz characters!

Enjoying the Fall weather at Papa & Moo's

We visited Papa & Moo yesterday and hung outside since it was beautiful Fall weather. Joshua enjoyed a Tractor ride with Papa Clifford which is what he begged for as soon as we pulled into the driveway. He cried when he had to get off so we had to promise him another ride later.

Weston Red Barn Farm 2007

We went to pick our pumpkins at Weston Red Barn Farm again this year. Joshua had more fun this year since he could do more. Instead of just purchasing already picked pumpkins this year at the Farm we actually went out to the patch and picked our own. It was quite fun and of course Joshua had to pick a huge one. We went around and saw the animals and played in the hay stack. Gracie seemed to enjoy herself even if she's only 4 months old.

Back to School Train

We went to Metro North this weekend and the kids rode the Back to School train. Joshua wanted to ride it but once it started going he didn't like it. So the second time around Brooklyn and James rode it by themselves.

Random September Pictures

The Ren Fest!

My parents took all of us to the Ren Fest this weekend. The kids had fun but it was very humid! I took Joshua on the barrel ride which he wanted to go on but as soon as it started swinging around fast he freaked out! Of course we couldn't get off so I had to try and sooth him while trying not to get sick from all the spinning. Once it stopped and we got off he was fine. There was a petting zoo which Joshua, Brooklyn and James just loved! Gracie seemed to enjoy herself although I don't know how much fun a 3 month old can have. We ended up staying most of the afternoon and were relieved once we got into the air-conditioned car.