Baseball Time!

Isaac started playing baseball a few weeks ago so I wanted to share the pictures that were taken at the beginning of the season. Isn't he so cute?? It has been so much fun seeing him play and improve. The teams just started "coach pitch" which means they aren't hitting off from tees anymore. They get 3 pitches from their coach and if they can't hit off from that the get 2 chances to hit off from the tee. Anyway, I don't really need to tell you that Isaac did not need the tee, he was able to hit off the pitch. And he hit it really hard too. He is doing a great job. Duane is an assistant coach and they have a lot of fun playing each week. Lucy is having a hard time waiting till it is her turn to play. But she has to be 4 first.

New Free Background Website!

I found a new background website, that has the CUTEST backgrounds ever! Yes, I think they definitely rival the cutest blogs on the block. My cousin's wife designs the backgrounds and they are so cute! Check out the website:

http://hotbliggityblog.com/

3rd Little Monkey Jumping on the Bed ...

Well, here he or she is! Baby Land #3 is on his/her way! I am officially 12 weeks and counting. My due date is October 1st! Yeah!

I had my first appointment this week, and was measuring a little big, so I got to see the little bug on an ultra sound! It turns out my bladder was just full, so that is why I was measuring so big (hah! my bladder is always full, or at least it seems that way!).

Anyway, it was so fun to see this little beetle "dancing" around. The baby was just a-wiggling and a-dancing all over, it was so fun! And I got to see his/her heartbeat too!

Potty Training Update

Well, I think we have successfully manuevered through the first phase of potty training. I am happy to report that Lucy is going pee pee on the toilet 100% of the time now. She is wearing big girl underwear and is very proud. It just sort of clicked last Thursday. She all of the sudden, stopped what she was doing and announced that she had to go pee-pee! And she has been dry ever since (even at church!). I am so proud of her.

So we are now in phase 2 (going number 2 in the toilet). She is doing well. When she starts to go, she tells me, so we are getting about half to the whole BM in the toilet! Yeah! She is starting to make the connection there. We are still in the midst of everything, but Lucy is progressing so well. I can't believe it! I have to admit that girls really are easier to train than boys.

A picture for Grandma Olson

Ever since last Sunday (we were at my mom's house and my mom was talking on the phone to Grandma Olson) Isaac has been drawing pictures for Grandma Olson. Seriously, every day he has drawn at least one picture for her. So tonight after he finished his drawing, I asked him if he wanted to put it on the computer so Grandma Olson could see it. So here it is!
Know that you are loved Grandma Olson (by a very sweet boy down here in Southern California).

Potty Training Woes

Well, it has begun .... I started potty training Lucy. (gulp). As some of you know, I was slightly traumatized from the potty training experience with Isaac. Yet, here is stands, alive and potty trained. I know there will be an end to this maddness, but the question is, WHEN??

Do any of you have any brilliant potty training advice for me? She's gone through too many underwear to count today, although she did pee once in the potty (hooray!).

I need help. Please help me!

Isaac receives the "Eagle Award"

...for Outstanding Character and Citizenship. Isaac's teacher gave him this award.
She said, "Isaac is a model of good behavior for other students and always demonstrates the qualities of a good friend. His smile and excitement are contagious. Way to go Isaac!"
Here are some pictures:

We are so proud of Isaac, he is doing so well in school, and it is so nice to know that he is being a good kid and friend too! I love this kid so much!