She Sits on the Throne. He Just Sits.

At 2 years & 2 months, Olivia is potty trained! ...I think. We tried a nap with no diaper today and she made it through high and dry!!!! And the nap happened to be 3 1/2 hours long (which is a never!). She's been the past week with no diaper during the day, and no accidents! She gets one jellybean each time she goes and 2 for a #2 or telling me while in the car (which happened today as well). Hallelujah!

And Isaac is almost sitting up by himself! He turns 6 months old on the 29th. We'll have to have cake and ice cream! ...Or at least ice cream!

Life-'Long' Friend

While visiting my folks in MO, I had to make a visit to one of my best friends since 6th grade, whom I've made lots of good memories with, Shaun Long. He's been battling cancer for well over a year now, but hasn't given up....and won't. Below is a picture of him and his 4-year old daughter Kendle. Although his appearance might not be the same, his personality hasn't changed much. I was happy to see that when I went to see him. Shaun attended my wedding 4 years ago, soon after Kendle's birth, as one of my groomsmen. Those of you know him, please be in prayer for a miracle to take place in his body and for his continued growth toward Christ.

Shaun's mother-in-law is raising money for cancer research by organizing a golf tournament at Columbia Country Club (in August I think). They're looking for players, donations, and sponsors if you're able and interested. http://www.longstrokesforacure.com/ (under construction I think)

Mark It On The Calendar!

On July 5, Olivia caught her first fish! We were visiting Nana and Gramp in MO and took a trip to their lakehouse. I was SSOOOO proud and happy for her. She even grabbed it in the mouth to hold it and wasn't afraid to hold the hook with a worm on it.....cooooolllll! She caught a couple more the following day. I tried to get her to kiss the fish, but that was her line. Hehehe, maybe next time! :)

4th of July in MO

We chose to fly to Missouri this time to visit family. LOVED it. So much better than driving umpteen million hours. The only hard parts were carrying 2 kids (ok, one walks.....but real slow), 2 carseats, 1 backpack, and 1 rolling carry-on across the airports and kids missed a good nap. Isaac was hilarious on one flight. He would not sit up in my lap. He wanted to lay down with his legs sprawled between the seat in front and Justin's leg. He wiggled and moved the whole time, but didn't cry, so it was great. The first flight (not the picture) Olivia was awed by the clouds.....as was I. (T)

This is at Nana and Gramp's house. Isaac is almost sitting up by himself. Couldn't pass up this picture. Too cute.

We went to St. Louis over the 4th weekend to stay with Katie and family. We had a picnic lunch while visiting Grant's Farm.

The "kids" were fun animals. They tried to eat everything. "Our kids" had lots of smiles and laughs.

Olivia and Aleah (not pictured) rode a pony at the O'Fallon 4th of July fair & fireworks. However, we never saw the fireworks. It started pouring rain 30min. before they were supposed to go off. We had to hike about 1/2 mile back to the car. Nate, Aleah, and Karsen had a blast. Olivia was a little unsure about getting soaked. Isaac stayed dry in the stroller under the tarp. Katie, Justin, and I were laughing all the way back to the car thinking about what a memory we were making!

Karsen and Olivia enjoying playing with each other once again.

Aunt Katie had an awesome hot rod that Olivia was determined to go forward in.

Before leaving Columbia we visited The Arc (gym/pool). Isaac got to splash with Nana. Olivia enjoyed not wearing a life jacket. He he.