Potty Training

Yes we are potty training and it's going pretty well. I walked by the bathroom and this is what I saw so of course I had to grab the camera. Still not really sure why he went that way but hey he got it in the big boy potty so that makes me very happy.

Good job Braydon what a big boy

Cousins

My niece Paige and nephew Sam come over to play with the boys and to say goodbye the day before they moved to California. We will miss them but know that they will love beginning with their daddy aging.

Braydon, Sam, Paige, Kaislyn & Corbin

Paige loved holding Kaislyn.

Dentist time

The boys love to go to the dentist. They both do so well, they both have really nice teeth.

A trip to the zoo

We took the kids on a trip to the Utah's Hogle zoo and we all had a blast. The weather was awesome.

Hide & seek

Outside doing yard work and playing outside with the boys, I truned around only to find Braydon was not anywhere to be seen I was looking everywhere and this is where I found him. It was so cute.

grocery shopping rules 101

While going grocery shopping with the children, there needs to be certain rules that one must follow in order to have a more positive experience for all parties involved. (It also helps to ensure the safety of the children from certain angry mothers...)

1-When choosing a parking spot, you must park closest to the cart corral. Not only does this bring entertainment to the children when you are unloading your grocery, but it enables you to quickly deliver the cart without too much inattentiveness to your offspring.

2-Trainning your little ones to ride on the side of the cart is acceptable, just as long as there is an equal amount of weight on both sides of the cart. Otherwise the cart will probably tip over.

3-Have your grocery list in hand and what ever you do don't give it to your baby if you want to read what is on that list, because they will invariably eat it.

4-Circle the perimeter of the store to pick up the "boring" items first: fruits, veggies, meats, etc. DO NOT give treats to the little rugrats until the end of the trip. Having them promise to be good while holding a bag of candy never works out.

5-Always be aware of where you stop your cart, if you need to price something out. For example, you need to grab cereal, do NOT stop the cart right in front of the fruit snacks as this will cause excessive commotion. Pause, if you must, stop in front of the coffee. A much better alternative. Ideally, with practice, you can learn the "walk and grab technique" which doesn't allow anytime for the children to be aware of potential treats.

6-Having stuff your pockets with corn chex from home is really handy in a pinch.

7-And lastly, to prevent all dismay and pulling out of hair, then you should leave the children at home with their father and take as long as you need to. Maybe by going grocery shopping in the next city.

KAISLYN'S

....Two week pictures....

My little ballerina

Her sweet little smile

My sweet little baby girl

My basket full of love

My beautiful little flower

My little sleeping beauty

How time goes by...

Kaislyn is already 3 weeks old, I can't even believe how fast the time goes by. She is doing really well and she is such a good little baby.

Kaislyn at one week old

Kaislyn at two weeks old

Kaislyn at three weeks old

The BIG event

So here is the story, I went to the doctors on the 18th and the doctor told me that I was dilated to a 4 I was like no way. I asked her if she thought that I would make it until next Thursday and she said she didn't think so, so I called my best friend Jayne because we bought her a flight out here for the birth and had to see if she could get here sooner. She got a flight out here the very next day she did not land until 11pm. Tory and I were there ready to pick her up after leaving the airport we went to wal-mart to pick up a few things before stopping at the hospital. We arrived at the hospital at 1am. After a reatless night at the hospital Kaislyn Faith entered the world at 11:17 am. I was so glad when she came out because I felt everything, my epidural did not work even after the doctor gave me 3 doses. I did it I delivered her (not that I had much of a choice). Jayne was able to spend a week here in Idaho with me and my family, she was such a big help. It was really nice to visit and hang out with her. She even stayed with me in the hospital because Tory actully got sick and was not able to stay with me. So we rented some chick flicks and watched them and of course awed at Kaislyn. Kaislyn ended up with jaundice and had to be put on a light blanket, so we called her our little "Glow Worm" I feel very blessed that Jayne was able to come and that she made it here just in time for this amazing blessing in my life.

Tory and I trying to get some rest before the big event.

Yes me in a whole lot of pain, I felt everything.

There she is 6lbs 10oz and 19 inches

Meeting our beautiful little girl for the first time.

The boys meeting their little sister for the first time

Jayne holding Kaislyn "Glow Worm"

She is all ready to go home.

Me, Kaislyn and Jayne getting ready to leave the hospital.

Thanks agin Jayne for coming and staying with me and my family for a week. Your the best!

We are home...

Kaislyn Faith is here. She was born on Saturday March 20th. She was 6lbs 10oz and was 19 inches long.

We are both very happy to be home now and doing well. She is a very good baby.