Summer Wrap-up

Ok, so it seems I am not the best blogger. I can't even really call myself one when I post so rarely. oh well. I thought I would give you a summer wrap up. These are just some highlights. I am missing alot but I would have to get up and get my other memory card and that's just too much work for a Sunday night. Ha!

So we can say that we are successfully potty trained! We are still working on going on the 'oh so scary' Target potty but for now a 'potty on the go' potty has made a new home in our minivan.

Summer is awesome when your BFF lives next door!

Jaden and Mackenna loved the Growmobile this summer! We got lots of great books out of the deal and a whole lotta fun, not to mention some mommy time with the other mommies when not chasing Mackenna. Who am I kidding, though, it was a lot of the latter. Next year...

Dawn came with us to the Growmobile when she visited!

Just HAD to get a picture of the giraffes at the zoo in Mackenna's giraffe diaper!

Jaden's 3rd ride. He loved it!

A lot of flag-waving this summer at various parades, yes, we still have parade candy!

Fun with corn

Nothing perks Jaden up more than mentioning the word 'Park'!

Cutie pie!

Anybody looking for child models?? A great visit with Brett's cousin, Seth and his family!

Great Grandma Nana

Mackenna's first jet ski ride. She LOOOOOved it. I give our sensitive Jaden man about 10 years before he attempts!

Hope to write more later with some more pictures!

It's been waaaaaay too long!

Yogurt anyone?

Trying on Daddy's shorts

I am a water baby! Watch out, I'm coming in whether you are ready or not!

Finger painting with pudding. Who would say no to that??

Gonzo after too much swimming with Uncle Jay Jay

Diaper streamer from diaper party with the Minnesota Cloth Diapering Moms and Dads group. She wore it around after I took it down off the poles outside!

Awwe, cutie!

Mackenna and Uncle Benny (our friend, Chad)

New Mud Butt, jeans with pockets! The pic below is purely for advertising. She doesn't (and never really did, take a binky, but the Calms Forte she loves!)

Ready to fish!

I don't know why I can't just get off my bum and update the blog but I guess it's because I've been so busy covering everybody else's kids' bums! I have so many great pictures to share with you so we will see how nice blogger is to me today. Let's hope for a quick upload... I keep losing my internet connection, so will post these while I can!

I have a TON of pictures from the last month or so. I will try to ad some each day for a couple of days. Mackenna is usually pretty daring in the food department as well as everything else. I think she was eating strawberries here. Everytime she took a bite she would make this funny little face like she was taking a big bite of lemon.

Both Jaden and Mackenna like to don Mommy's medals and walk around the house. It's great for me. I always know where they are becasue the clang together as they walk and play like a cow bell!

Jaden and Mackenna are both very affectionate.

Here's that funny face pic!

Dawn's visit was awesome. More pics from that coming soon, but here she is sharing her love for children's lit with Jaden and Jacob.

'I wuv you Jawn' (I guess 'Dawn' is hard to say for a 3 yr old)

Big bite of oatmeal, one of Jaden's new foods. He also added turkey lunch meat to the list the other day and actually asked for it today. Huge step.

Mackenna sporting Mama's running shoes.

I can feed myself! Sort of...

The many faces of Jaden Tate. He is quite the drama king. Don't worry, I didn't capture anything horrible here, just another temper tantrum, most likely having to do with some completely bizarre food (like a grape) that we were trying to get him to eat.

More later...

Good Bye Diapers, (sniff, sniff) Hello underoos!

The day is FINALLY here! After nearly 6 months of potty learning Jaden spent his first night in underpants last night and woke up DRY!!! He is soooo proud! And so are we!

I have a bajillion pics from the last couple of weeks that I have been trying to upload unsuccessfully. I hope to get some time this weekend in between diaper orders to upload a ton! Stay tuned!

We have had a buuuusy June with lots of fun! Here are some pics from some of the latest events!

Fun and yum with Auntie Nik

The only way we could get a life jacket on Jaden was to entice him with these great water cannons. He loooooves shooting them at anyone. Beware!

A little love from Jacob!

Pee pee on the potty, woo, pee pee on the potty, woo! And in a life jacket, no less!

Mackenna had so much fun with Ann and Rick that she fell asleep while swinging!

Lots of hugs from Ann!

Lookin' pretty cool in Daddy's hat and shades and M's new wool soaker from Grammie!

I admit this looks a little weird, but here's Jaden's face.

Jacob gave Mackenna a flower (picked from my flower pots)

Jaden and Mackenna sliding at the park in Hutch.

Mackenna playing with (eating) wood chips at the park

Birth Grandpa Dane and Mackenna, taking a little break from swinging

Our family pic, first one taken in way tooooooo long!

Satin (Mackenna's birthmom), Birth Grandma Lisa, and the kids at Birth great great grandma's nursing home

Birthgrandparents and aunties

Plum tuckered out

Mackenna is strong! She pushed great great grandma about 3 feet all by herself!!

Satin and Jaden chillin'

Hope to get some more uploaded soon! At the moment we are busy with play dates, potty learning, family celebrations, reli's visits, and learning loads at some summer educational opportunities.