Updates on us

Well summer is going well for us! I thought I would take a break and try to update everyone and show how we are rather than always trying to post cool poems (lol) or stories of past events that touched me. (Who knows what's going on in my poor brain half the time)....

Alex is doing well and enjoying having daddy home for the summer. He's my big boy and is working so hard on potty training. He's got it halfway and lately has been announcing he needs to go, running for the potty, and doing it all himself. It's amazing really! He's not pooing but oh well, we'll get that down the road. This means however that preschool in August is not an option at this point, he's just not ready physically for it. Oh well, I want him home with me another year and only considered preschool because his therapists asked me to. He loves Diego, Cars and Backyardigans right now. He also loves dressing up as a Pirate or a Knight. What a fun kid.

Ariana is good too, a sweet heart for sure. She loves her brothers and is always trying to help with the baby. She also is working on potty training, it's time for us to find the ultimate bribe I think... good luck finding that for her. Anyways, she's doing really well and is a doll. Did I mention how tall she is? Dang that girl is just so tall, takes after both mommy and daddy for sure. She loves Dora and anything Disney Princess right now. She dresses up as Snow White or Cinderella any chance she gets.

Camden is just a doll, what a great baby! He crawls like a little spider (all hands and feet with butt in the air). It's a riot to watch and I love that he can get around. He's trying to learn how to stand and insists he will walk soon even when mommy and daddy know better. He *loves* to drive cars all over the house and rolls a ball back and forth with mommy. He's starting to use some words too now (he can call Ariana "ana", dada and mama of course, cat, no...) He's just got such a fun personality, I forget how awesome this age is.

Ray is good, off for the summer but he starts another year August 11th. He has some awesome classes lined up next year and we're so excited about this new adventure. He's also working on his Masters in Teaching Math right now, heaven help us. He starts back this fall and will be gone quite a bit but it's something he enjoys and will be good to have. We know this won't last forever.. he's finished credential classes so that was a relief... He's staying busy getting ready for next school year and doing jobs around the house for me. lol.

I am doing well too. I have started designing digital scrapkits and admit that I am still learning a lot. It's a ton of fun though and I really enjoy doing it. My sister will be moving in with us in August, that will be an adventure but so fun. We are all looking forward to it and I am working hard to clear out our spare bedroom for her. (Anyone wondering she's moving back to California for job opportunities and hoping to date here... she's doing great as a massuse!) The kids are thrilled they get to see Aunt Catherine more often too so she can't wait.

That's all I think, just trying to enjoy summer!