Potty Training

We started potty training and the kids are 2 1/2 years old. They have been going on the potty occasionally and I just woke up and decided now is the time. After 2 weeks I am here to confess that there is much more to this process than the three day of boot camp that I thought. I think Connor is pretty much there and I am not quite sure about Miss Ellie. No pee pee accidents ever but she doesn't seem to mind poopy pants. I think she wants to tell me "but mom, I have been going there quietly for 2 1/2 years what is all the fuss about now".
I think all of this "big" kid stuff is really messing with nap time. Here is how I found Ellie the other day when she decided that she didn't need a nap. That is her clothes hamper. Once I took it off I found about 3 shirts AND short over her head. Deep breathes is all I can say for this house in October.

Fall Fun

Fall is finally here in Florida. The weather is a bit cooler but the best part is that the humidity is down. Sure makes being outside much more enjoyable. Here are pictures from our trip to Sweetfields Farm pumpkin patch and corn maze.


Ellie wasn't too sure about posing for pictures but my little man was showing off his big boy haircut. There was much fun with all of their friends too.

Daddy's new boat

After waiting several months for our boat to be made just like daddy wanted we finally have a new boat. It is a 17 foot skiff which is a shallow water boat. I like it because there is lots of area for the little ones to play and it is very easy to get in and out of. I can see lots of weekend fun in our little boat.

We took it out with the little ones for an afternoon run and they just loved it. Strolled down the river to Rick's on the River and had some dinner and then back. We got to watch the sun set and it even got dark before we got back to the dock but everyone was still happy.