Easton is potty trained at 2 1/2

Isn't it amazing how stubborn toddlers are? I started working with Easton on potty training when he turned 2. I was over the whole diaper thing and thought if I could get Easton potty trained then we would all be much happier. It took him a couple of days to get the hang of peeing in the toilet with some accidents as well. Number 2 was a different story. He did fine if he ran around the house naked. He would pee in his little potty chair and I would make a BIG deal out of it and he would get a special treat. Not long after I thought I had him potty trained did I start working full time and the routine changed. After 6 months of trying and working with Easton he is officially 100% potty trained. Both ways too!!! So proud of him. He got to pick out some pretty awesome Sponge Bob underwear because of his accomplishments.

Trying something new

My sweet husband bought me a Nikon D3000 camera for Mothers day and let me tell you, I have truely found my passion. With that said, I am going to start submitting my pictures to different photography websites to see what kind of feed back I can get. My first weekly photo challenge is going on at Iheartfaces

I LOVE this picture of my son and his buddies. They all get along so well.

Just some random pictures

Not much to say with this post. Here are some pictures that I have taken the last couple weeks so thought I would upload to share with you all. Enjoy

Valentines Day

I was asked by Dawson's kindergarten teacher if me and a couple moms could think up a couple of games for the kid's Valentine's party. I said sure and rounded up a couple more moms to come up with some ideas. We decided to play musical chairs with the kids but use hearts instead of chairs. I alsovolunteered to make a pinata. Not sure how many of you have ever made a pinata, but I remember the last one I made was I think my sophmore year in high school for a fiesta for my spanish class. All I have to say is I probably won't ever make one again. It took me about 40 hours to make the darn thing. Yes it was cute after it was all said and done and the kids had a great time hitting it and getting the 9 lbs of candy after wards.

The kids playing musical hearts

The pinata
Had to go with the whole Valentine theme so its kind of cheesy looking but the kids had fun with it.

After making it I don't think my back will ever be the same. It hurt so bad after adding the 6 rolls of crepe paper to it. I think it turned out cute and am glad I made it for Dawson to enjoy. He was so excited to show it off to his friends and teacher.

Dawson turns 6

Not sure where the time has gone. Can't believe it has been two months since I have last posted anything on my blog. It has been a crazy winter to say the least. Dawson turned 6 the middle part of February. I can't believe it has been 6 years since we brought him home from the hospital. We had a family birthday party one weekend and one night after school we had 13 5 & 6 year olds in our house. Crazy if you ask me!!!!! Dawson had a blast and I had the joy of making 2 scooby doo cakes. Dawson and all of his friends enjoyed it so much.

The cake was a huge hit and took forever to make. Oh well, its all worth it if it makes Dawson happy.

Easton turned the BIG 1

Easton turned 1 on December 2nd and had a great first birthday. Since his birthday fell on a Wednesday we just celebrated at home with mom, dad and Dawson and of course Easton. He had a good time watching Dawson opening his presents then playing with the wrapping paper. He got spoiled rotten by mom, dad and Dawson. On the following Sunday we had a family/friend birthday party and it was a fire truck theme. I made a fire truck cake

and it was a big hit. Easton did a great job eating his cake. He was very dainty when eating it and only got his hands and face messy. All in all it was a great party. I can not believe that it has been a year already.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EASTON!!! We love you

Wordless Saturday

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