BIG Girl in the House

So, this blog doesn't meet the expectations that I set for myself, but I'm going to do it anyway.  The reason it doesn't meet expectations... there aren't pictures.  But, the reason I'm doing it anyway.....

EVERLY IS POTTY TRAINED!!!!!

Really!  Seriously! Potty trained.

I kept saying, someday she'll flip the switch and it will be done.  It has happened.  We will forever be indebted to Ms. Gayle.  She kept the kids two days while I was in Santa Fe.  Well, bless her.... she got Everly going and thankfully, she hasn't looked back!

Whew.... what a relief.  I was concerned that she would be wearing a diaper to prom.

I am so proud of her and more importantly, she is sooooo proud of herself.  We have a big girl!!!!!!!!!

And, since this post doesn't have pictures, I'm going to add a couple of funny things the kids have been saying.

Walker wanted to look at pictures of when he was a baby.  He saw a picture of me a couple of days before Everly was born.  He looked at the picture, then back at me.  I could tell he thought it was weird...

Me: "Everly is in Mommy's tummy, it was before she was born"

He looked at the picture again and then back at me,

Walker: "Mommy, did you eat Everly?"

Ha!

And, two funny things Everly has said lately... 

Everly: "Mommy, I love your earrings."

Me: "Thank you, Daddy gave them to me when you were born."

Everly: "Ooooohh, Daddy will buy me earrings soon."

And, a couple of days later, while driving by the lake....

Everly: "Mommy, I want Daddy to buy me one of those."

Me: "one of what?"

Everly, "A boat!"

Poor Daddy, his baby girl is already high maintenance! 

Everly's First Movie

Everly has had a lot of "firsts" lately.  This weekend she got to go to her first movie.

She's always loved Monsters, Inc, so how perfect that Monsters University would be her first big movie!  I love that Ryder got to go with us.

(she's saying "cheese" in this pic... not crying.  I promise!)

In typical fashion... Everly acted exactly the opposite from her brother.  His first movie, he sat still and watched every minute.  Everly was more active... up and down and not totally into the entire movie.  But, overall it was a great success and I think she enjoyed it.

I'm glad they had a life size Mike and Sully so we could get fun pictures!

Seriously, this makes me laugh.....

I told Walker we needed to take it again, but Clark said, no... he looks like Mike!  ha!

It was a fun evening and a perfect way for Everly to get her first movie theater experience.  On a side note.... WOW, movies are expensive.  Seriously, I'm glad we only go once a year!

New Preschooler!

My baby girl went to preschool this week!!!

Isn't she the cutest?

She cried a little when I dropped her off, but in the words of her teacher, "after a few minutes, she was the belle of the ball!"

And, even though preschool is old hat to Walker, I have to include his first day pic:

Sooooo handsome!

They are so sweet together!

CHEESE!

Protective big bro!

Beautiful babes.

Big smiles!  Ready for the first day!

Both of them go to school Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  So, I'm happy to report a successful first week!  It's great to see my kids interact with other kids.  I'm very hopeful about a fantastic year.  I know they are both going to learn a lot and have a great time!

Two Thumbs Up

We had another first yesterday.... Walker got to go to the movie for the first time!!

Daddy and I took him to see Brave.  In typical Walker fashion... he was great.  Sat in his chair and watched every minute.  He was more interested in the gummy bears than the popcorn, which surprised me!   I don't know if he loved the whole experience, but he certainly seemed to enjoy himself!

I attempted to get a picture of him in front of the Brave poster.....

But, he wanted to stand in front of this one.

Sorry buddy, no Spiderman for you, yet!

And, just because they are cute, I'm including a few other pictures:

Fun at the park!

Check out that air!

Look at that sweet smile!

We're on a Boat!

Our very fun friends, Jen and Pedro, recently moved to Lake Conroe!  It's great fun to have them close by.  And, Walker and Everly are happy to have a friend to play with.  Isabel is the perfect age.... right in between them!

Last weekend they took us on their boat!

Everly liked the boat.... loved the doritos!

Future lake people?

Isabel and Walker with Clark!  I promise, they were having fun!

Looking forward to more fun times on the lake!