IT IS A FAMILY AFFAIR

As I posted previously, we are attempting potty training for #2.

She is totally different in temperament from Michael...so it takes different methods.

She is wearing underwear as of Monday.

And on Monday she did SOOOOOO good...

only 1 accident and it was first thing in the morning.

We even went out, and she kept dry the whole time!

I was excited--thinking this would be so much easier than Michael.

But, like I said, she is different (n we love her for it).

Tuesday...oye! 

 4 or 5 accidents and I'm pretty sure they were "on purpose."

She would sit and minutes after we sat wet her pants...

At this point, we can't go back to diapers.

I'm just hoping this goes quick and she stops the theatrics.

On a side note, I think she may be allergic to the potty seat (its a rubbery material)--

today, we're sitting on the "big" potty..we'll see if that makes a difference.

WHERE HAVE YOU SEEN THIS BEFORE??

Our new acquisition.

(minus the afghan..which was an engagement gift from my grandparents..homemade, of course.)

We got "rid" of one of the recliners that was broken.

Yes, it should look familar.

Do you know where it came from?

MORE ON THE SUBJECT.

John Piper on Families Worshipping Together: Why Not Children’s Church?

One of these days, I'll sit down and share with your our personal views on this subject.

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HAPPY 5 YEARS...

Five years ago today, the day began quite early.

A bowl of Life cereal is appropriate..as it was a life-changing day.

Of course, one had to get ready.

And make the trek down to Pompton Plains...

(I got shotgun!)

Pictures, Pictures..

The girls..

Esther, Myself, Rebecca-the bride, Hannah, & Sarah

Bridal party..

Flower girls:  Tess & Hadassah

Poor Phil had a red nose...

and a yucky cold on his wedding day.

Us.

At the reception.

It will be our 5 year anniversary in October.

Duane & Mary...it will be their 5 year anniversary next month.

Bride & Groom

Best man, Bride, Groom, Maid-of-honor

Head table..

2005 was a busy year as far as wedding go.

:)

Some games..

And off they went.

Where was it again?  St. Lucia?? 

Happy Anniversary , Phil & Rebecca!

Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day.

May the Lord bless you with many more happy & healthy years together.

DANGEROUS

Dangerous would be the stage lil Miss Rian is in right now...

She climbs on everything and does not feel the need to hold on. 

Like I said, dangerous.

She also will find the smallest piece of fuzz in the most obscure corners to put in her mouth..

I cannot wait until Wong goes back into the other room--birds are sooo dirty--I can vaccum 25 times a day and without fail, he will throw something out of his cage after every run through.

Of course, Rian has figured this out and will grin at me and then go as quickly as she can to the floor by the cage to pick up whatever bird seeds she can--the stinker!!

She just started taking steps along the furniture and other objects...so it won't be long before she is chasing Michael and Carina around. 

We went for her 9 month check up last week, she isn't even 20 lbs yet! 

In other news,

we're hoping within the next week or so (Please, please don't be any longer!!)  to only have one left in diapers.  Carina has been doing pretty well, though it still seems to be two steps forward and one step back...

persistance..persistance..persistance..........

FAUCET

How gross is that???

A couple weeks ago, Mike changed our kitchen faucet..and none too soon.  It was rotting and moldy and just plain gross..plus it was too small for the sink (it was hard to fit any large pots or bowls under it to rinse)

Course he had some helpers.

I don't have a good picture of the finished product at the moment. 

CHILDREN IN THE NURSERY

A subject that is near and dear to us.

Children’s Nursery at Church

What are your thoughts?

 

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