Just Like Curtis!

Cadence has decided she HAS to do everything that her brother does. I can't even imagine what our world will be like next summer when she is walking and running everywhere. For the most part Curtis is alright with her tagging along. The other night he started reading (reciting) to her. I can't hardly get her to take a bottle any longer she just wants a sippy, which I am thinking I am going to call the doctor and make sure that it's fine that she isn't wanting a bottle any longer!!?? Of course this is all because BIG BROTHER has a sippy!! Oh well I guess it is MUCH better then big brother wanting a bottle! :) She also climbs the stairs now, and of course every time I have caught her going up them she is following Curt!

Out for a Walk/Ride!

Last night we let Curtis drive McQueen to my Mom's house. She is only about a mile down the street. :) He did really really well. Brett and I were discussing how much he has grown-up over the summer, and how we wouldn't have attempted this at the beginning of the summer! He stopped when Brett told him to and stayed on the side we asked him to. Like always Cadie just get joy out of watching Curtis do anything!

** Also last night after Cadie was in bed, ok Curt was too but got up to go potty, he climbed in bed with Brett and I to say 'Goodnight' again. We let him stay and visit for a little while, so we could explain the changes coming in the next couple of weeks. We explained that soon Mommy would have to go back to school/work full time and he would get to go back to Grandma Carol's house all day. With excitement he looks at Brett and says, "Do I get to drive McQueen?" :) Brett just smiled and told him no that Daddy would take him!

Happy Birthday Grandma Carol!

Tonight we had my Mom's Birthday Fiesta! We had a really nice time, but whenever we are all together it's 'normally' lots of FUN! We decided to set it up in my front yard because that is where the breeze was! I made taco meat (Angie and Amy's recipe...Yum) with shells and all the sides while Brett Rohlman brought cheese dip. Everything was so good, but the best part was when Lucas, Curtis, Levi and Cadie did the macarana for my Mom! **well kinda** Their intentions were good and their hearts in the right place, but it was hilarious to watch! After dinner and dancing it was time for the best part Jello Cake! Okay well the boys had a cupcake because they aren't counting points :) We had a very nice evening, and are so very Thankful that my Grandma Peeka came out to celebrate with us!

Sticker Chart

Who knew that a sticker would be SOOO motivating! Holy Cow his room and everything is getting done much quicker for a sticker! My main motivation for the sticker chart was so he would start putting his underwear on by himself. Thinking every time he did he would get sticker but man if it works for everything else also! I hope the newness doesn't ware off, but don't foresee that he is pretty excited! Think we may have to make one for Grandma Carol's house in Aug.

Rescue Racer and Cadie

So here I sit, outside with Curtis and Cadie while Brett is working an extra late shift this week and next. It is amazing to me how much sheer joy Cadence gets out of just watching Curtis. I was mistakenly calling him McQueen to which he corrected, he is "Rescue Racer" he is just driving McQueen :) They are SO MUCH FUN! I hate that Brett misses out on so much being on a later shift.. but not much longer :) We were so happy to find out this week that Brett will be moving to a normal shift in 2-3 weeks.... I AM SOOO EXCITED! For the fist time since we've been married we will all sit down during the week and eat dinner together! With Brett changing shift and me returning to WSU 15 hrs and working part time about 15hrs our lives are fixing to shift. So it is nice to take time to just sit and watch my babies, although they aren't so much 'baby' anymore!

LOOK WHAT I CAN DO!

Holy Cow Cadie...You didn't stay "baby" long! Guess it's time to break the gates back out!

ZOO!

Yesterday was the PERFECT day for the zoo! Well other than a little bit of rain :) We packed a lunch and a blanket, for a picnic, and headed to the zoo. Curtis of course still LOVES the zoo, and would just live there if I would let him! This was Cadies second trip to the zoo and the first time she was not a fan! Although it must have been the age and or the heat because this time she loved it. Never once fussed to get out of the stroller. We ended up eating inside because of the rain, but it only lasted probably 20 min. and then we were off again! We had a great day, my kidos are at such a fun age!