Monday, July 21, 2008

While we were gone.....

So while we were in California, Carter and Jordan had a blast at Grandma and Grandpa Stiver's house. Grandpa Burkhardt couldn't stay away and hung out with them too. They spent tons of time at Great Grandma Hose's pool next door and Jordan, who is not quite 2 1/2 years old, is now diving (yes, I said DIVING) off of the diving board and swimming unassisted (with arm swimmies though) to the side of the pool. Is that unbelievable????? My kids have no fear of the water. Amazing.

But the HUGE thrill for us is that Carter is now officially potty trained. Mom and Dad, you are miracle workers. :) Carter is now in big boy underwear for the first time. He is soo proud of himself. I think we should leave our kids with the grandparents more often. :) Thanks mom and dad and Lance and Megan for watching them while we were gone. We are so grateful. And thanks Brian for driving us to and from the airport. What a blessing it is to have great family. We love you all.

In honor of Carter becoming a "Big Boy".............

8 comments:

Manda said...

So stinkin' cute. Go Carter! Your mom said he got a new Batman outfit.

Lois said...

WTG Carter!! Beth, I bet you are so happy!

Danielle said...

They were a total joy to have around and I am so glad that I got to experience "THE DIVE". Claire was doing it, and I think Jordan thought...if she can do it why can't I and that is when it happened. It was hysterical!

Love you Bethie!!

Tara Stiver said...

What a big boy Carter!!! Glad you guys had an awesome time too Beth. Great pic on the front of your blog!

Chasity Plunkett said...

So glad you finally got Carter potty trained. We have been working really hard with Reghan the last 2 weeks (it's been stressful too) but she is doing great!! She is still getting the hang of "holding it" until she gets to the potty, but I guess I can deal with dribbles. LOL!!

Kelli said...

Carter we are so proud of you!!! Your such a big boy. Kevin thinks your Batman costume rocks.

Great pics from cal we'll have to get together soon.

Beth I posted a link to the Butterfly house on my blog too.

The Stevers said...

can we rent your parents for the weekend...hahah isaac needs potty-trained bad :)

tomandstacey said...

Yeah, Carter! Good job! Now you can pray that Jordan wants to be a "big boy" like his brother and have both kids out of diapers in no time. :)