Friday, August 22, 2008

More video clips of the boys!

Patty Cake with Wyatt!


Wyatt loved singing with mommy. He laughs alot when we dance around!

Cowboy Calem

We bought Calem this hat and Ostrich. He figured out how to use the Ostrich to ride on like a horse. It was the cutest sight to see his face under the hat while he rode around!

Calem and Isabella


Calem gently showed Isabella how to put together his train this morning!

Yes, you are seeing what you think!


Calem took the liberty of peeing off the back step of the deck while playing outside! It was so cute!

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Bob the Builder, huh?

Mountain men!


About to enter the mine tour!

Fresh eyes!


What a responsibility we have to try and keep these eyes fresh!

Deer


Here is a pic of the deer we saw one morning down from the balcony at Rocky and Papa's

This picture captures him so well!


This picture captures the love and excitement Calem has everyday! He is such a joy!

Wyatt's one and only bath in Colorado!!!

Goofy!

Precious!

Some pics of the Backyard


Here is the stage where bands perform at Mom and Dad's "Heaven on Earth", the Backyard!

Tina and Wyatt


Tina is a great asset to Mom and Dad's business. She takes care of them and vice versa.

Doesn't he have a great smile!

Papa at work!

Rocky at work!

Patience!


Rob and Calem are both exhibiting patience while he (Calem) waits for the poo to come out! Rob so sweetly read Calem a book at least five times over while Calem worked on his "Texas Tech Terd" as Rob named it!

Mommy's love!


Can't get in enough squeezes from this little guy!

Like daddy in so many ways!


This is a good thing. Calem will be a strong, loving, giving, and protective man if he grows up to be like his daddy!!!

On a nature walk!


Down by the river!

Daddy tending bar for the night!

Cowboy companion


Calem had a blast copying every move of Cody, the cowboy singer, at the Backyard! He tapped his foot when he tapped his foot and snapped his finger when he snapped his fingers. It was pretty funny.

Hanging out!

Papa taking Calem on a ride


Calem loved riding on the Bobcat with Papa. I have some video files to upload later!

One of FEW fits in Colorado


Calem has really matured in this area. His fits are fewer and fewer and last for a nano second. Now, he actually takes himself to his room to blow off some steam when we tell him to! How long will that last?!

Rocky and Wyatt Time!


Rocky enjoyed watching Wyatt coo and smile! He enjoyed the attention too :O)

Aunt Mary


Calem and Aunt Mary had fun together in Lake City!

Rocky and Papa's view!


This is a million dollar view for sure! Mom and Dad are quite blessed to see God's great earth looking so majestic every morning!

"See the Mountain Momma"


Calem's new phrase of the week while we were in Colorado with Rocky and Papa

Calem cheesing-it after his first poo on the potty!


I will spare all of y'all the pic of his actual poo!

Calem and Josh in Little Mexico


Calem loved playing in the VW van at "little Mexico" in the Children's Museum

Checking out the chics!


That better be the only "Chic" watching he is doing for at least 14 years!

Wyatt the Onlooker!

Calem and Nana


At the Children's Museum playing "Lung Function" Pin Ball!

Calem's first attempt at the Potty Thing!


Here Mona is holding Calem on the potty while he grabs at treats. It was a challenge the first 2 hours as we had to keep Calem totally occupied with treats and a video to keep him on the potty. When he finally went pee pee, on accident, we celebrated and put on his big boy underwear. This was an all day adventure and was very exhausting. Totally worth it though. The next few days afterward were a breeze. (Not usually the case with other potty training methods!!)

Rewards for output!


Calem and Bob both received rewards (stickers and a small treat) for producing some kind of something on the potty! Bob was scolded for having accidents in his pants. This technique was used to teach Calem that we don't go pee or poo in our pants without having to reprimand him.

Calem flushing the potty for Bob


Bob was capable of producing pee pee and we staged poo poo with peanut M&Ms in the microwave for a couple of seconds!!!

Here he is playing during the Potty Party


The first part of the day was all about fun while training "Bob" to go pee and poo poo on the potty. Bob was the only one who got into trouble when he had accidents. Calem helped him the first half of the day and the second half of the day was his turn to learn!

Potty Party Central


The theme was "The Farm". Calem loves tractors and such and since we have so many Farm related toys, I chose a Farm theme to grab his attention for the day!

More Potty Party Setup Pics!

Potty Party Setup


This all took place in ONE day and in two locations- the living room and the guest bathroom!

Potty Party training - Potty videos


Calem had many activities to attend to during the potty party; video watching being one of them! You can see Bob, the potty training doll sitting next to him.

My boys minus one (my love!)


We love being together!

Calem protesting (just a little) about training!

Calem is potty trained!


It was not as glorious as this picture depicts. With some effort, Mona and I successfully trained Calem in one day! We used the Potty Party method. I would recommend this to anyone who is beginning potty training! Calem caught on very quickly and has had only a handful of accidents since the Potty Party Day! He sure was a trooper through the whole transition :)