It's official

Steve - 41 years - give or take
Abby - 33 years - give or take
Wes - 11 years
Brock - 1.5 years
Lynzy - 8 days and counting.

This family is officially potty trained!!!

And here are the newest additions to our family!

This was a big week for Lynzy. Lynzy had some interest in potty training over the summer and then quickly lost interest after August. During the last couple of months, I had stopped buying the big bulk diapers and was buying them on an as needed basis. I finally got sick of it. So, last weekend we didn't have any plans and so it began. I told her she was a big girl and that we were going to the store to buy her "big girl" underwear. She was so excited. So, 14 pairs later and 2 pkgs of pull ups (we call them nighttime underwear) we were set. And we quickly went through 5 pairs of underwear the first day. I wanted to give up but Steve said give her time, she can do it. He was right. 8 days and counting and she has an accident maybe every other day. We are very proud of her and very happy our diaper days are over.

History

I was very moved last night by the fact that Obama was elected president. Not necessarily that I believe in all that he stands for but just for the sheer fact that it was a historic moment in our country. And my children won't ever have to wonder if they can achieve anything that they want in life. I would probably feel the same way if Hillary Clinton had become the first women president.

Still surprises me

Steve and I will have been together 12 years on November 10th, married for 5. And he can still surprise me with the things he does.

For instance:

Wesley wanted a mohawk. He asked me to buzz his head on the sides and then spike the middle. I was concerned that Steve would not like it because he tends to be a little conservative about such things. At any rate, I told Wes I would cut his hair but that if his Dad told us to shave it off, Wes was going to have to live with it. Steve saw his hair and said "Cool Dude."

Brock & Lynzy were super excited about Halloween. Somehow, they got it into their heads that I was supposed to be a witch and Steve was going to be a "tool guy." Well, I didn't have a witch outfit so they had to settle for the baker look (2nd year running.) The kids kept telling Steve that he was going to be a tool guy but I really didn't think he would dress up. 15 minutes before we wanted to leave for trick or treating, Steve is rummaging around the sheds looking for his hard hat and tool belt. He put on his typical work uniform and suited up to take the kids out. The kids were happy.

Sometimes Steve works late into the night. It's rare but still occurs. Without fail, he will call me to ask how the kids are and if I can keep them up so he can see them. He really hates not playing with them and/or snuggling with them when he gets home. He's a good daddy.

Costumes & Halloween

These items became Brock's & Lynzy's costumes for Halloween. Any guesses?


Messenger bag - $3, blue shirt - $2, basket - $0
apron - $5, gloves - $4, hat - $0 Total for Halloween 2008 costumes = $14!!

And here are our Mail Carrier & Gardener:


Brock had little "letters" to give to his friends at school. Lynzy had her watering can and shovels to accent her outfit. We walked around our neighborhood for 2 hours and brought the wagon to haul candy, kids, drinks etc. (Thanks Grandma & Grandpa! That wagon is so multipurposeful!) Kids were exhausted and now so are we. (Wes was with his Mom this year, so that's why he is missing from pics and story.)