Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day, Hays! Olivia, Ford and I couldn't ask for a more dedicated, loving, caring, funny, playful, adventurous, patient and strong person to be the leader of our family. You truly are the glue to our family and we love you more than you will ever know.

Hays started out his day in bed with these two monkeys and a nice little breakfast (one of the monkeys kept picking off his plate but I guess that's part of being a daddy).

Olivia and Ford got him some nice hiking boots, a shirt, some TOMS shoes (which Hays informed me will be taken back) and homemade banana pudding.

Can you tell they're both super excited? Our babies take forever to wake up in the mornings. #justlikemomma #poordaddy

Olivia's shirt says it all.....

Happy Father's Day to Papa and Pops!!! We wouldn't be where we are today without your love and guidance. Thank you for loving our children so much!

Potty Training 101

On this Monday morning we have cleared our calendar and dedicated ourselves to potty training. We have tried using the potty several times but we have been very inconsistent so I finally decided it was time to just bite the bullet. I have been dreading this day but it has come.

This little girl has been a shocker! Everybody knock on some wood for me but she has had one very small accident this morning and has initiated and used the potty about 6 times today. To say that I am proud of her would be an understatement. I know that we are not out of the potty woods yet but our future is looking very clear.:) I've got my fingers crossed for this afternoon and the many more days ahead.

Olivia with her "Nemo" cookie after she used the potty the first time (note the potty and all the panties in the background). She got a cookie for going the first time and has gotten M&M's everytime after. She appears to be a hoarder because she would line her cookie and other treats up and just look at them instead of actually eating them. Love this girl!