Just another Saturday morning

Although I've posted many "Saturday morning" pictures, I love that now the pictures are of Sean and Nathan playing or doing something together. Even if it's just hanging out in the sunroom, they want to be together. Gotta enjoy this time now... soon enough they'll be wanting to kill each other! :-)

Big boy bed

It's been a "BIG" (pun intended) month at our house! We are officially wearing big boy underwear, and now, Sean has a new BIG BOY BED!!! We decided it was time since he would no longer sleep in his bed. He usually would sleep on the floor (next to his bed), or come in and sleep with us. It's amazing how a 30 pound child can shrink even a king size bed!

As you can see from the pictures, he (and Mickey) had no problem adjusting to, what Sean refers to, his "big fat bed". Kids.

Rockin' out... quietly

Jamie has been WAITING for the day when Sean would wear headphones. I mean, in his defense, one can only listen to so much Mickey before wanting to jab his or her eyes out! Here's Daddy's big boy watching Mickey on "his Daddy's phone". Can you say tired boy???

Jonesin' for the Jones

July 31st, my BFF from college, Jodi, and her family came Champaign for a visit. Of course we just wanted to get together, but we did manage to celebrate a little... you see, our birthdays are within days of each other! (We Leos have to stick together!) Not that we needed a reason to crack open a bottle of wine, but hey, if there's a reason to party, Jo-Jo and I will be there with our wine! :-)

We had such a nice, relaxing visit. Watched a little baseball, caught up on each others lives, and had a wonderful dinner (thanks to the hubby)! Ryan and Jodi even brought their bounce house and some outdoor games which of course were a HUGE hit with the kiddos! We are looking forward to spending more time together as we all head to the Ozarks later this fall. Here are a few pictures from the day together:

Potty Training - take 2

Jamie and I decided that this past weekend was it... we HAD to be diligent about Sean's potty training. So, enter the Lance Potty Training Boot Camp. Saturday was it - no more diapers/pull-ups (other than naptime/bedtime). On Friday, we told Sean that when he woke up, he was a big boy and big boys don't wear diapers. WE dais we would take him to the store to pick out some brand new big boy underwear, and fortunately, he was super excited!

Saturday we went to Target to pick some out (I bought the last batch, he didn't get to physically pick them out... this may have been the key). He was SO excited all the way to the store, and was quite irritated with me when I had to pick up a few other random items. When we got the aisle with the "goods", his excitement reached a whole new level... it was so funny to watch! He picked out Yo Gabba Gabba, Thomas the Train and Toy Story underwear (no worries, we have Mickey, Incredibles, Nemo and Cars at home. We literally have all bases covered!)

When we got to the check out line and had to put the underwear on the belt, Sean started FREAKING out. I think he thought the checkout lady was going to keep them. She was so sweet though, and put them in a separate small bag JUST for him to carry. All was well in Sean's world again! On the way out of the store, he literally told about 10 people that he just got big boy underwear. It was so funny and I was SO happy he was so excited, but a little embarrassing too! ;-)

The rest, well, it's pretty much history. We had one small accident Saturday night right before bed, but he has been dry EVER SINCE! Monday we even sent him to school in his big boy underwear (of which he happily pulled down his pants for everyone, several times, to show them) - and still no accidents! I can honestly say I have never been more proud of my Sean man! Tuesday he got to go to the store to get some M-n-M's for staying dry, and today he asked if we could have "Spaghetti's" for dinner if he stayed dry all day.

Let me tell you, that was the best spaghetti I've ever had!!!

A typical Saturday morning

There is nothing better in my house, than a lazy Saturday morning! Nowhere to be, coffee is brewed, and a couple of munchkins tearing apart my newly picked-up house. The fun part is, the boys are really starting to "play" together and interact a lot more! That is one of the coolest parts of being a Mommy!

Here are the monsters hanging out watching "Little Einsteins" all while eating their favorite blueberry muffins!





Now seriously, could this kid be any cuter????

Naptime

Here is a picture that Nathan's teacher took of him today. Apparently he woke up from his nap long enough to look at her with a big smile, and then fell right back asleep!

What a cutie... I just LOVE this picture!!

CUBS WIN!

Last Friday, Jamie, Nick, Kyle and I were able to go Wrigley Field to see the Cubs play. It was Nick and Kyle's first ever major league game, so it was so awesome to experience that with them! The tickets were provided to us from our new health insurance company at work (Melissa and her family were also there), and you know me... I love free!! The company invited our husband's and children, but since our boys are a little too little to really enjoy the day, I asked if it would be possible to bring my nephews. They graciously said yes so off we went to Chicago!

The weather was perfect, the seats were great, and, the Cubs won! Gotta love that! It was a wonderful day with my nephews that I will forever cherish!
















Melissa and her daughter Paige



Seventh inning stretch

Happy Birthday Owen!

Saturday, Sean was invited to his friend Owen's THIRD birthday party! He had SUCH a great time... it was a Toy Story party after all! They had yummy cupcakes made by Owen's Mommy (Kelly), and then headed outside to swim! Sean was in heaven! The party was all boys, so needless to say it was craaaaazy! :-)

The birthday boy




Having fun in the pool (having fun with his buddy Brian)

Chillin' with the paci's

Last night we went out to Kamakura with the Dively's and the Welch's to celebrate my birthday. The six of us celebrate our birthdays every year, and have for many, many years. It's something I always look forward to... such great memories! This year, I FORGOT MY CAMERA!!! UGH! Regardless, it was a wonderful time spent with great friends. Another wonderful year to celebrate!

My soon-to-be cousin-in-law, Emily, was kind enough to babysit the boys since Dad is still recovering from his surgery. While we were at dinner, she sent me the picture below of the boys chillin' with the "paci's". Note: Sean's is actually a Ring Pop, but you get the gist!

Aren't they just too stinkin' cute?!?