A couple of months ago we had a friend from church attempt to take some pictures of Noah and his cousins, Riley and Hudson. Well, once we would get one kiddo focused, the other would be upset about something or running off to the other side. We tried, and got a few cute ones of the boys playing in water. 
This summer has flown by! We have done so many fun things and made some great memories. It was tough most of the summer with Levi working and then having school at night 4 times a week, but Noah and I found plenty to do thanks to wonderful family and friends. Playdates, swimming, the zoo, Hawaiin Falls, The Children's Museum, a trip to Illinois, Going Bonkers, Lake Whitney, and Potty Training are just a few of the things that we filled our summer days with. But some of our best days were just at home, relaxing, napping and spending time together.
Once Levi finished up with school, my parents kept Noah for a few days while Levi and I spent some much needed time together. He then spent the night with Granna while we took a short trip to Shreveport with some friends. Since then, we have had the entire week off at home as a family before we all get back to work/school/schedules on Monday. We have played at the pool, had our first family movie night (Planet 51), and went to the Children's Museum. This is by far Noah's favorite thing to do, and he wanted to show Levi what it was all about. Here are some pictures from the last few days!! A little sad to return back to work, but SO thankful to have my summers!!
Doesn't everyone work out in their underwear and shoes only???
Here are some pictures to go with the post before -
After starting the 3 day potty training program on July. 6, I was thinking I would be posting a new blog on July. 9 or 10 to inform everyone that Noah was now potty training. Well....for us, it was more like a 3 week potty training program, at least. Don't get me wrong, I definitely believe in her (Lora Jensen) program and the way it works, but I also believe in my very strong-willed and stubborn child ;). Overall, he got the gist of it the first three days and knew what he was supposed to be doing. It has just taken us a while to feel somewhat confident going out in public, and we still are not there yet with the pooping in a public restroom! And maybe this is just a boy thing or a busy toddler thing.....but he waits until the LAST minute to inform you he needs to go "pee pee!" But he is only in diapers during nap and at night. He likes wearing his big boy underwear!
Summary:
Day 1 - I had 6 pair of underwear ready to go.....I was calling Katie by 9 am begging for more underwear because I had already washed them all once and needed more!! I seriously think we ran to the potty at least 200 times that day.....and changed underwear about 200 times!! We did have some success going in the potty, but he had no concept of holding it.
Day 2 - I did let him go without a diaper or underwear for about an hour, and he did not want to pee if he didn't have anything on. I think this is where he picked up the understanding of holding it, and then he started holding it as long as he could!
Day 3 - Decided standing up and peeing was more fun! Was pretty consistent in telling us he needed to pee.
Days to follow - finally started letting me know when we were in public and he needed to pee, or at least went when I asked him. Have had several successful poops in the potty at home. Other than that he waits until nap or nightime to go in his diaper or hold it, which has led to some constipation issues.
I was in no hurry to potty train, I just figured I would try this summer while I was off and had the time. My initial plan was to try the 3 day thing and then if he didn't pick up on it I would wait. Well....after dedicating that much time and it being so exhausting, I was determined not to go back. I'm hoping he continues to figure it all out. I would definitely say it has been one of the hardest transitions so far!!
On Sunday....we celebrated our country AND the engagement of Tyler and Kelly!!
the first fish
Brooks and Frankie
Eating some lunch
Noah, Hudson and Brooks
Last Friday night we met my parents and brother and sister out at Love Shack in Fort Worth. We enjoyed some hamburgers and live patio music. It was great to get together and celebrate! Noah got a yummy chocolate cupcake and that seemed to be our entertainment for about 30 minutes!
Tuesday morning we met some friends out at the Fort Worth zoo. It wasn't too hot with the clouds out, but it was still pretty humid. The kids had a great time and saw lots of fun animals!
Niki and Hudson looking at more Monkeys
