Relaxing Summer

This is the first summer since I was 14 where I didn't work a full time job. Although, I was taking graduate credits all summer long and working 2-3 shifts at the Tavern, this summer was LAZY. Here are a few pictures of our summer... Isaiah's getting better at his bedtime routine, but we are still struggling with it a bit. He has decided he is too big for his toddler bed and sleeps in the trundle bed most of the time. Before bed he always gets a story and a song. His favorites right now are Llama Llama Red Pajama, Where's Dave, and Green Eggs and Ham. His favorite song is Hey Diddle Diddle, the nursery rhyme.

Fourth of July

So, I have been getting scolded by Abbey because I haven't posted a single picture from this summer on here. So....I'm catching up now.

Every year, West Des Moines has a parade the 3rd of July. I haven't been able to go for several years because at the end of the parade is a street festival in Valley Junction. Since I work at the Tavern I generally have to work. Kevin, my brother, and parents all went up to see the parade. Isaiah loved it, especially the fire trucks.

Potty Time-Day 1

I have super sick with Strep-throat this weekend. It was horrible. I had planned on potty training starting on Wednesday, but naturally didn't feel up to it. Today, I picked him up from Jalayne's and started talking about potty training. He was very excited to pick out motorcycle big boy undies Mimi and Papa had gotten him. When we got home we went straight to potty and waited. Dad came home and sat with us. After a few minutes, Isaiah went!!!! Here are pictures of a very happy toddler!

Sibling Time

My entire family drove to Davenport to help celebrate Ben's 10th birthday. It was the first time we've seen the kids since New Years and we were all excited to see them. Isaiah went swimming with them and loved jumping into the pool to Abbey and Daddy. I got him a little flotation outfit and I was amazed to see him wear it. We love the kids so much and Isaiah cried when we dropped them back off. Whenever he sees their pictures now he says, "We go swimming!?" Love you Abbey and Ben.

Easter and funny glasses

Sorry for the delay in adding pictures. Kevin and I were both finishing our finals for classes. For Easter we went to service @ JCFC and then over to my parents for Easter dinner. Isaiah received a frog towel, a dollar coin, and Toy Story 1 & 2. Later, he found some funny glasses of Nathan's and refused to take them off. Too cute!