We have dogs... did anyone know that?!

My angel boy.. I just love that smile, it gets me everytime!

I love this picture.. June is dressed up and Wyatt is in his favorite outfit.. Cowboy boots and nothing else. Notice the big boy pants! YEAH!

The new bed...

The new bed in the morning.

Our dog Bleu (very confusing to kids when your dog is black and named Bleu... obviously before kids!)

Did you know we have a dog?! I feel so bad.. we actually have two and yes, sometimes I forget too. Why does that happen? These dogs use to be our life.. when we would go out of town we would hire someone come to the house to stay with them so they were not lonely. Now, poor things are kicked out of the house and in the backyard and lucky to get fed (not really, but I do feel bad they do not get the attention we use to give them) Blue and Tink are great with the kids and I could ask for better dogs around them. (I have never mentioned them on the blog, so I thought they should get some recognition)

Wyatt has finally made the transition.. he is officially in his big boy bed and LOVES it! He got a race car bed (despite the fact I hated the idea.. plastic furniture seems like a waste of money and I am not really a theme person.. but I lost to my mom and Zach and so glad I did) He asks to go to bed.. he will not get out unless you tell him too.. I think this is bc potty training as been such a nightmare, God knew I could not handle the up and down during the night too! Obviously, he entertains himself and this is how I find his bed every morning...filled with cars. I have no idea how he sleeps ..but he loves it.

We had a great weekend.. Zach was gone with the Sockers team both nights and my girlfriends were out of town to crash a play date at their house, but all in all it was good. We had a birthday party on Saturday morning.. Wyatt's friend Jay who lives so close it is great. They play well together and get in trouble together too! On Thursday at school, his teacher said he and Jay did have to go sit in their "cubbies" bc they both pulled down their pants and peed on the playground. Apparently, I forgot to tell Wyatt you can only do that in our backyard.. but I did not even care.. at least he did not go in his pants! Also, Aunt Dixie came in town so the kids always enjoy seeing her. June just sparkles at the hopes on day she will get her jewelry collections!

Potty training is getting easier.. thank goodness!

Wyatt and Dad enjoying the nice evening we had last night

She is ready to ride.. fearless and loves the loud sound it makes

My baby is going to be 3 in less than a month AHH!

Sweet girl....

Keeping up with Brother...

We are making progress potty training and we are well this week! Whew... a great week in a mommy's world. I think Wyatt got embarrased the park last Friday night when he had an accident in his pants (in front of his friends) .. since then we have been pretty darn good about going potty (except nap and at nights) YEAH! I am ready to throw a party to celebrate that. I was wondering what I was going to do bc I am the mean mom and told him he could not have his third birthday until he was potty trained. I was going to feel pretty bad if he turned three and I did not let him have a party. So that is solved.. we are having a party. The question in when?! I am going on a girls weekend the weekend of his birthday and mother's day so it might be a couple weeks late.. but I do not think he will know the difference! I cannot believe he will be 3.. that makes me so sad. For some reason 2 still seems like a baby, but three is full blown toddler.. and I hear 3 is challenging. I feel like June is on her way to turn three too, she does everything he does and does not want to be held back. She amazes me with her determination and lack of fear!

Zach and I had a great weekend with our supper club and spending time at home. The Sockers started up and are off to a good start, so if you are interested in going to any of the soccer games, we have tickets and would be happy to give them to you.. just email me. It is a lot of fun for the kids and parents (if you enjoy soccer!) There are two games this weekend so he will be busy again this weekend. I am very proud of him.. this all started off as his idea to bring in a PDL team and help unite the soccer associations here for the kids and seeing the first game and turn out was reality that it has happened. His true passion is coaching.

Road to Recovery... I hope!

I love that smile!

After getting up every three hours alternating medicine last night I have a new child today. Wyatt is feeling much better and has not had his high fever again. Now, June is feeling worse today and will not leave my side... but I had to admit I love the snuggles and sweetness when they do not feel well!

Today has been a good morning overall.. Wyatt's fever is down, Zach and I did the "hero" workout for crossfit, and two of the sweetest people found out they are expecting! Congrats Molly and Mike and Alicia and Chad!!!! I am so excited for you guys...

(The hero workout is a workout dedicated to a fallen soldier in Iraq. It is one of the toughest workouts, I think this is my first one to do.. but after you read the story of the soldier and his family left behind it motivates you to do your best. Right when you think, " I cannot do it anymore." You find strength in knowing someone died for our freedom. www.crossfit.com)

Not feeling so hot.

Wyatt woke up with a high fever and not feeling well at all. WE went to see my fav Dr and he said he had conjestion and a pretty bad ear infection (Same with June.. but she does not have the high fever.. yet). Today has been rough for my little guy, this afternoon it got to 105. That is high enough to scare me and call Dr N on his cell phone. A year or two years ago we would of been in the ER, I would of probably had a panic attack thinking about my baby's brain boiling at 105... But now we are managing it with medicine every 3 hours and warm baths.. I always thought it was suppose to be cool to bring the fever down, but the nurse told me warm?! I have been freezing my poor kids with their fever. June is not herself either, but she is trying to make Wyatt feel better. She wants to still be around him all the time... you can see Wyatt is just not himself.

Our Busy and Wonderful Easter Week....

Opening eggs and really excited about all teh surprises inside

June is getting into the Egg hunting as well, nothing holds her back!

Thursday we died eggs.. what a mess! Wyatt's face is blue from the eggs.

Saturday at the RC... June is not an Easter bunny fan!

My sweet babies

June loving on Sam

New accessory

My daddy...

The big boys... Ryan, Zach, and Holt

Sunday morning at Papa's house.

My dad and June

The best of the worst family pics...But we got one!

Wyatt and Skeet

Nancy always has the tables themed out.. she even made a homemade bunny cake.. she give Martha a run for her money.

Skeet, Nini, and Ann

Easter this year was wonderful. The Easter festivities started on Tuesday at Mother Day Out with Wyatt's class egg hunt and picnic. He really enjoys his class and all of his buddies, they were so excited.. the first egg hunt of the week... Wednesday at CBS Wyatt learned about what the real meaning of Easter is... he came home yelling, " Jesus is Alive!" I am sure it will all come together for him in the next couple of years. Thursday we died eggs... This is one of those things I do bc I feel like I have to as a mom. I would not want Wyatt or June to say 10 years from now, "Why did you never let me dye eggs?" This was fun for Wyatt but a disaster to clean up.. he started to lick the eggs with die all over them, then June got a hold of a green table on the floor and was foaming green at the mouth. After that ordeal, I did make the smart decision to use plastic eggs for the egg hunt. Friday we took it easy, Zach had his first Sockers game and we all went to support him. The team did really well and won so off to a good start.

Saturday, it was off to the second year of the egg hunt with the Johnson's and McNeel's. This is always chaotic and so much fun. I have about 200 pictures I need to download and post, bc the boys are so cute! June was scared to death of the bunny.. she screamed every time she came near.. which was a lot! Wyatt did find the winning prize egg and picked out a huge art set to take home. I was hoping he would go for the stuffed bunny.. bc the art set is not washable! Saturday night we had a date night and Skeet and Nini watched the kids while Zach and I enjoyed a meal without children! It is funny, bc it is so nice to get away and all have to talk about when we are away is the kids?!

Sunday morning we headed to Papa's for our egg hunt in his house... (the backyard was muddy)As always the grandparents spoiled the kids with candy and more candy. We had a great time at Papa's then to the Doss house for lunch. As you can see Nini always prepares a wonderful meal and has the perfect decorations to accompany it! Ann joined us and then we wrapped it up to two sugar filled children and much needed naps!

I love Easter and I am so grateful for the Sacrifice our Savior has made for us... and hope everyone takes a minute to remember the real meaning.

Happy Birthday William

June and William always get stuck with following the big brothers and big sisters around... yesterday we noticed they were no longer babies!

Eating pizza... drinking from big girl cups

Yesterday after CBS we went to the dreaded CC. Jenn said it best when I called her and she said, "please do not say we are going to CC." Chucky Cheese! The kids love it and we had coupons so we went...the kids had a blast and William and June are no longer left out. June jumped on the games just like the big kids and William was so into knowing what was going on. I am fortunate bc PAige has Clara and William (same as Wyatt and June) so we are able to switch clothes. Now I do not feel guilty monogramming "W's" on things bc I know someone else will enjoy them too!

Today is William's birthday..... Happy Birthday to our baby William!

Thank you Oprah!

I hope every mom has a dvr or tivo and taped this weeks Oprah talking about Mom's and the hidden truths. I was sold in the first 5 minutes when she said, "Every mom needs a wife." Genius. Also, the hands that flew up when she asked, " How many of you mom's would trade your husband for a housekeeper!" I thought to myself, I need to get Terri back.. I know the economy is bad, but before I trade my husband I need my sweet helper back twice a month! ( I let her go when Zach was laid off and thought how hard could it be to keep the house clean?!) It was so much fun and relaxing to watch. I am the honest one when people ask (especially new moms) about child birth and being a mom. I can honestly say it is the best job in the world, most rewarding and the hardest at the same time. Child Birth did not bother me, I had an epidural and both kids came out with out too much pain.. however, no one ever mentioned the worst part of child birth is when your chest fills up with milk! I remember thinking, " What in the world have I gotten myself into... my chest was in so much pain and the thought of someone feeding/squeezing from it sent me overboard! Not to mention my babies did not take to nursing very well (Or come to think of it, it was probably me who did not take to it. ) Which did not matter, bc you had to do it.. it was the best thing for the baby everyone told me and wanting to be the best mother ever, I was going to do it! I did, for 6 long months with Wyatt. Zach remembers coming home everyday and I would have pour a glass (or glasses by the time he came home!) of wine at 4 Pm with my cheese tray and crackers and have a snack with Oprah. I felt so isolated with Wyatt that I really felt Oprah and I bonded during the first months of Wyatt's birth! It was hard going from a job where you were "important" and interacting with people all day long to sitting at home with a newborn that I had no idea how to take care of . Everything scared me... especially chocking. I do not think I let him eat solid food until he was 1.. I was terrified! When he slept I would get up and hold my hand across his body to see if he was breathing.. all though the night... then I would turn him so his head would not get flat. I sanitized everything.. including the swings at the park and worry constantly. ... Then June came along and something clicked.. I thought, " I can do this." and she has been so enjoyable. She never ate baby food went straight to table food, she is so independent and touches everything (yes, even things that are not sanitized!) She showed me how to enjoy both her and Wyatt without the worrying about the little things.. (That and the fact my Dr put me on hormone drugs to level myself out! ) I love the honestly of moms, we are not perfect and sometimes all I feel like I do is say "no!" and find myself singing the Mickey Mouse song in my head, oh and realized showers without children in your bathroom going through your makeup drawers are a luxury! How life changes!