Big Milestones

Big things are happening at our house.

First off, Grace is officially potty trained! A few weeks ago she decided that she wanted to be potty trained and it happened overnight. It was the easiest potty training session ever. She is doing such a great job. Rewarding her with candy and Toy Story underwear helps a bit ;-) Ha ha!

Secondly, Grace is now sleeping in a big girl bed. She is free of the crib! She has done really well with the transition. She looks so tiny in such a big bed now.

Last but not least the twins are officially walking!! I'm working on uploading a video! Check back soon.

Here are some pictures from the week:

Reid on the left and Jack on the right making a silly face

These little guys are such happy babies! Although it's the hardest thing ever having TWO of them, at least they are always smiling and as sweet as can be. I just love their blue eyes and blond hair.

Grace and Jack

The bubbies watching Grace leave for school

New triple stroller....yes it's massive! I needed a way to bring all three kids on a walk or to the park by myself. Grace is not a big fan of walking so this was the solution. We found it on Craigslist and I love it. Several people have asked us if we have triplets?!! Ummm...NO!

Grace's first swim lesson without me in the water with her. She loved it!

Happy Easter

Boys in plaid shorts...

may be the cutest thing ever! So maybe they are missing the Polo's in these pictures, but I'm loving the little plaid shorts. Even if the shorts are as big as them!



These two were looking all cute and sweet until Jack pulled Reid down by his shirt.

Weeeeee!!

I think Daddy is getting dizzy....

Table for FIVE

We had our first dinner out tonight as a family of five. I have been talking about doing this for quite some time now and I finally convinced Mike that tonight was the night. Dora was at the local pizza restaurant so I figured what better way to experience our first dinner. Well we survived! The kids were all really good the entire dinner.  It did help that kids music was playing and Dora was dancing around the restaurant. All and all it was a success though! Grace loved seeing Dora! She looks nervous in these pictures but she was all smiles.

Grace wasn't so sure at first :-)

Reid's first look at Dora!

I love the look on Reid's face in this one. 

Getting a better look at Dora...

Some other random kids at the restaurant who look like they could be related to Jack and Reid.

Jack was all smiles for Dora

Diesel

Don't mind Gracie's crazy hair, but I had to post these pictures. Diesel is the most chill dog ever! He will basically let anyone do anything to him.

Shrek Ears

Little miss Lola on the other hand....she is a nervous mess with three kids in the house! Poor thing.

Random Pictures

Here are some random pictures from the last few weeks. The kids are all getting over another cold so don't mind the runny noses and red faces. Still pretty cute. The boys are getting so big and having a great time exploring every area of the house. I can't believe they will be one in a few months. I still look at them all the time and can't believe they are mine and that I have TWO of them. Right now I can hear them in their room laughing at each other. I was watching them on the baby monitor and they are both jumping on their bumpers and then falling over. They think it's pretty funny apparently! Hopefully they fall asleep for their nap soon!

Jack

Grace feeding Reid, along with her contraption in the back to turn the lights on and off :-)

Grace and her bubbies!

Reid very proud to be standing

First time on the swings and loving it!

Reid sporting his Puma jacket from Uncle Brian

Toy Story on Ice

We took Grace to Toy Story on Ice last weekend along with the cousins. Grace really enjoyed watching the show and of course eating popcorn, cotton candy and a snow cone! She loved having Mike and I give her our undivided attention.

Totally mesmerized...

I love the look on her face in this picture. This is when Buzz Lightyear was flying in.

In full costume..

Cousin Joe (Woody) enjoying the show. So cute!

Big Outing

First trip to Costco today with the boys. They were very entertained sitting in the cart plus it was lunch time so we had some good snacks along the way.These two don't get out to the stores often because it requires two shopping carts or the double stroller and one shopping cart.  It's usually a production to say the least! I wish all of the stores had double shopping carts.

Finally moved to the big boy car seats

Cabo

Mike and I just returned from a fabulous trip to Cabo San Lucas without the kids! Thanks to my parents and our babysitter Pam we were able to escape and enjoy a relaxing vacation.  This was our first time leaving the kids and I was a little bit nervous to say the least. Once we arrived I was able to totally relax knowing that the kids were in good hands.  We had the best time and so much fun hanging out with Brian and Julie and Daniel and Maggie. The weather was perfect and it was so nice to just sit in the sun and not worry about the kids. Not to mention sleeping all night long and sleeping in (well we couldn't actually sleep in because of the time change) but not getting out of bed to a crying baby was amazing!

I can't thank my parents enough! We greatly appreciate it! 

This is the beach right before Lovers Beach. It looks like something out of a movie.

Lovers Beach

 

Ready to go zip lining!

All four zip lining at once!

Our view from the house!