This post is mostly for me so I remember how old Audrey was when she started POTTY TRAINING HERSELF. Our sweet girl wants to be big like her big brother so bad. Every time James goes to the potty, Audrey is trailing behind him trying to get her clothes off saying "pee, pee" or "poo, poo". And, 90% of the time, she goes. I bought her Pull-Ups yesterday because I'm tired of fastening and refastening her diaper all day long.
And since I'm blogging about potty training, James is potty trained! He showed very little interest in using the potty in the months leading up to his 3rd birthday, but we told him 3 year olds don't wear diapers, and since his birthday, he hasn't worn a diaper (except for Pull-Ups or "night underwear" at night which are dry most mornings). He is so proud to be such a big boy. A common conversation in our house these days goes like this:
James (running out of the bathroom): "Dada, I went pee pee (or poo poo) in the potty!"
Dada: "Way to go James!"
James: "Dada, are you so proud of me?"
Dada: "Yes James, I'm so proud of you."
Our babies are growing up!
Friday, August 10, 2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012
2012 London Olympics
Dave has been looking forward to the Olympics all summer, so to kick off the intense sports watching that will be happening over the next 2 weeks, the kids and I decorated the living room (as a surprise for Dave) to get us in the spirit of the Games...
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Projects
I have not forgotten about the blog... I just have a new hobby that is taking up my free time. I've started sewing! I've made Audrey 3 dresses now (2 are pictured below), and 2 other little dresses that I'll be giving to friends who are about to have baby girls. In addition to sewing, I spent a good week painting a beautiful desk (also pictured below) that my dad built for me so that I can have a space all my own for sewing.
Friday, June 8, 2012
James' 3rd birthday
James is VERY excited about dinosaurs these days, so we had a dinosaur themed party. We invited all James' friends to a really neat park in a nearby neighborhood, and everyone seemed to have a blast, especially James! I made James a red stegosaurus cake and the kids' goodie bags were full of dinosaur fun (tattoos, stickers, masks, coloring books, dinosaur figures).
We cannot believe how fast James is growing up! He is so loving, especially to Audrey, and he is so funny. We are impressed by his silliness or kindness or intelligence or creativity countless times each day. He is such a blessing to us, and we are so lucky to be his parents. Happy 3rd birthday, James! We love you!
Opening presents from mama and dada first thing in the morning...
It's Woody!
And dinosaurs!
James is not excited AT ALL!
Brother and sister cruising together. I wonder if James will be as excited to drive Audrey around when he's 16?
Party action shots...
James' red stegosaurus cake... he initially wanted a T Rex, but I convinced him he wanted a stegosaurus because I knew I could make it. The color red was always a given.
Dinosaur masks! Roooooar!
Family photo.
What in the world was so exciting?
Roooooaaar! Rooooaar!
Cute girl!
Birthday boy!
We cannot believe how fast James is growing up! He is so loving, especially to Audrey, and he is so funny. We are impressed by his silliness or kindness or intelligence or creativity countless times each day. He is such a blessing to us, and we are so lucky to be his parents. Happy 3rd birthday, James! We love you!
Opening presents from mama and dada first thing in the morning...
It's Woody!
And dinosaurs!
James is not excited AT ALL!
Brother and sister cruising together. I wonder if James will be as excited to drive Audrey around when he's 16?
Party action shots...
James' red stegosaurus cake... he initially wanted a T Rex, but I convinced him he wanted a stegosaurus because I knew I could make it. The color red was always a given.
Dinosaur masks! Roooooar!
Family photo.
What in the world was so exciting?
Roooooaaar! Rooooaar!
Cute girl!
Birthday boy!
Friday, May 18, 2012
Ranger's game
Last weekend we went to our first Ranger's game of the season. James told me he wanted to take Dada to a baseball game when I asked him what he wanted to get him for Father's Day. I told him that we should leave Audrey at home with a babysitter, but James insisted she go to the game too. So, we went to a game, about a month early because if we waited until Father's Day it would be really hot.
The game was a lot of fun, but of course with two toddlers, it was difficult to focus on the actual game, which the Ranger's lost. But it was all about the experience of being there, right? I will add in the Ranger's defense that they are currently ranked #1 in their division. They were just having a bad day, or maybe we are bad luck. Anyways, here are our pictures from the game:
We're on our way to the game! James has refused to wear any sort of hat his entire life, but on this particular day, he wanted to put on Dada's hat, and he wore it from the time we left the house until we got home after the game.
James looks so big in these picture.
James was very excited about his strawberry icee. He almost ate the entire thing!
He was kind enough to share with Audrey.
Family picture.
James and Nolan.
We're on our way to the game! James has refused to wear any sort of hat his entire life, but on this particular day, he wanted to put on Dada's hat, and he wore it from the time we left the house until we got home after the game.
Audrey could not get enough cotton candy. James was not as excited about it.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Fresh Beat Band in concert
James has been a huge fan of The Fresh Beat Band (a fun little show on NickJr.) since he was first able to watch TV. Before he could talk, he asked to watch the show by wiggling his little hips and pointing at the TV. Once his speech started to develop, he asked for the show by requesting "the dance show". And, of course now he knows the actually name of the show as well as the names of the 4 main characters. He has also assigned each of our family members to a character.
When we saw that FBB was going on tour, and would be in DFW, we knew we had to get James tickets. So, we did. They were an early birthday present for our growing too fast little boy.
The night before the show, Dave and I stayed up late making t-shirts for each of us. We based the t-shirt design on James' assignment of characters. James' shirt had a picture of Twist on the front, and his catch phrase. "Sweet!" on the back. Audrey had Kiki and "Kickin'!", I had Marina and "Hip hop and pop!", and Dave had Shout and "Cool Beans!".
We didn't tell James anything about going to the concert until the day of. He was excited, but I don't think he fully understood what we were doing until we got to the Verizon Theater in Grand Prairie.
When the show started, James cheered and cheered. It was so sweet seeing him so excited! Audrey was terrified by all the noise and hid behind me in my seat. She was quickly intrigued, and slowly started peering out from behind me. Eventually, she was clapping and dancing. James sat on the edge of his seat,and mostly just stared and smiled. He danced every once in a while, but his joy seemed to paralyze him into a trance for the most part.
It truly was a great day!
When we saw that FBB was going on tour, and would be in DFW, we knew we had to get James tickets. So, we did. They were an early birthday present for our growing too fast little boy.
The night before the show, Dave and I stayed up late making t-shirts for each of us. We based the t-shirt design on James' assignment of characters. James' shirt had a picture of Twist on the front, and his catch phrase. "Sweet!" on the back. Audrey had Kiki and "Kickin'!", I had Marina and "Hip hop and pop!", and Dave had Shout and "Cool Beans!".
We didn't tell James anything about going to the concert until the day of. He was excited, but I don't think he fully understood what we were doing until we got to the Verizon Theater in Grand Prairie.
When the show started, James cheered and cheered. It was so sweet seeing him so excited! Audrey was terrified by all the noise and hid behind me in my seat. She was quickly intrigued, and slowly started peering out from behind me. Eventually, she was clapping and dancing. James sat on the edge of his seat,and mostly just stared and smiled. He danced every once in a while, but his joy seemed to paralyze him into a trance for the most part.
It truly was a great day!
Monday, April 30, 2012
Uncle Mike is home from Afghanistan
Dave's brother, Mike, returned home from a year long deployment in Afghanistan in late March. James' bedtime prayers have included a prayer for Uncle Mike's safety every night since he left, and James was so excited when his prayer changed to a thank you for Uncle Mike's safe return. A couple weeks after Mike came home, we drove down to Copperas Cove (about 3 hours away) to visit him. Nana drove up from Buda, and we had a little Stoner family reunion!
Aunt Amanda made us fajitas for lunch, we went on a short hike behind the apartment, James and Audrey blew bubbles (you'll notice in the pictures that Audrey had a wardrobe change), and we had a wonderful time catching up. We are so happy that Mike is home safe and sound, and we are so proud of his service in the US Army!
Audrey put on James' shoes
James can hardly contain himself!
Stoner boys
James made it to the top of the hill!
James and Audrey with Nana, Uncle Mike and Aunt Amanda
James is upside down
Cute Audrey
Aunt Amanda made us fajitas for lunch, we went on a short hike behind the apartment, James and Audrey blew bubbles (you'll notice in the pictures that Audrey had a wardrobe change), and we had a wonderful time catching up. We are so happy that Mike is home safe and sound, and we are so proud of his service in the US Army!
Audrey put on James' shoes
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