Volleyball tournament...

This past weekend we got to play in a tournament with some great people. Are team went 8-0 until the playoffs where it was single elimination and we lost. :( It was sad but it was the best team we have had for tournaments! We can't wait for the next one.

While Charlie was away the cousins got to play...

Like I said, the kids and I stayed at my parents for the week Charlie was away...so here are some photos from our time on the farm: As you can see we also had lots of visitors... We had a wonderful time and am so thankful for parents that want to invest in their grandkids!

Busy Busy Busy...

Hey Guys, We have been busy but not busy, so it seems. Charlie left for Guatemala and I spent the week at my parents house so I didnt have internet connection. Then, this past week we were establishing our routine again.So I have lots and lots of pictures...First, Charlie's pictures. He was moved beyond words on his trip to Guatemala. He still tears up when he talks about it. He describes it as very emotional. He has 2 speaking engagements one on Friday at his work place, and the other in April. I am trying to get him to talk to our small group in a couple weeks. Will see...Here are some of my favorite pictures: The team visited a couple different schools, delivered food to those who didn't have any, helped with a project at the mission they stayed at, and over all learned a lot about how in America we have more than we need.

Infant,baby,TODDLER!

Happy Birthday Titus!! I can't believe he is 2 years old. It just amazes me how fast children transition through each phase of early childhood. I am sure this next one will be a little longer than the first two. I hope so anyways! Titus is an energetic, out going, fun loving, little boy. He goes out of his way to say "Hello" to any stranger and to give them a high five. He loves to watch any sports involving a ball, and will shout "go go go" to Charlie while he plays volleyball. Trucks and the movie Cars seem to be his favorite thing right now. Sugar cookies are his favorite dessert and eggs his favorite food. Probably, because he can help cook them. This past Sunday we celebrated with some friends and family. Here are some of the pictures: Then this morning Charlie took Titus to get a birthday donut. 2 years have flown by! So take time people to enjoy your children....

Potty Training Hell..

OK so let's be truthful! Potty training is awful! We are day 3 into it and I just want to go buy diapers! It isn't Titus fault that it is so awful its mine! Every time I give him an extra minute or we do a quick potty break instead of letting him sit there he has an accident. I found myself literally wanting to cry because I have created this mess that is potty training. We started potty training Titus way back when he was 6 months old and he was getting it! THEN, I got pregnant, changed my hours at work, and just got lazy about it. Guys early potty training is the way to go! If you try it keep it up! I now wish I had! Anyways, so now here we are potty training full time. I mean even bedtime! NO DIAPERS...cold turkey people! Cold turkey... ************************************************************************************************************************************ This post has taken me all week to write. We are making slow process. However, that 15min alarm drives me crazy now, but Titus hears it and runs right to the bathroom. He has started waking up dry and has even started to tell me. (not often, but he does) I have moments every sec. of the day where I want to go buy diapers and just through in the towels. BUT, I don't. I remind myself that have come a long way already and it would be a waste to give up. Also, and this is vital! Don't let the potty training rob you of the joy that your children are. Oh man, guys! I let it get to me more than once. Sigh...and it bothers me so! It is only a season I remind myself and then I hug Titus. I have read a few blogs on potty training and quite frankly they have good ideas but I just can't do them. If Amelia wasn't still nursing then maybe the "one day method" would work, or wait till he's "ready" my budget doesn't have time for that either. Let's be real people. Diapers/pull ups are expensive! I'm done buying them $10.00 a week may not seem like alot for your budget, but it is form mine. (Titus, out grew his cloth diapers.) Amelia is still very easy to use cloth so not buying any diapers for a time would be fantastic! :) I can do $10.00 a month for diapers. ( We use them on Amelia when we travel) Right I can justify that. :) So, think of me as we potty train Titus. Its just a season...its just a season!

A glimpse of heaven

When ever I catch my children who are still very young interacting it just warms my heart! It truly is a glimpse of innocents...I happened to catch it on camera before Titus noticed I was taking his picture.

They truly do grow up way to fast so for now I am trying to catch each glimpse of heaven...

Pictures of the day...

Our sweet Amelia will be 4 months old this week! She has already been half way cross the United States, and this week she gets to go to Kentucky. She is ready (but not close) to crawl! Amelia watches Titus every move and gets super excited when he cozies up to her. It is so sweet!

Titus, (just turned 23 months) is in the process of being potty trained. It is a battle! Sometimes he gets it and most of the time not so much. He loves his underwear but not the feeling he gets when he pees in it. Hahaha..that's the idea right?!

OK my 30 seconds are up the kids are screaming...Hope you all are staying warm!