Potty training with Gabe has been so-so. Tonight the only way I could get him to go poop in the potty was to throw a marshmallow in first and tell him to poop on the abominable snow monster (from Rudolph) and then flush him down. It worked. That might have been my last good idea. Tomorrow will be interesting.

The Schmidts come for a visit-July 2013

The Schmidts drove through Eau Claire on their way back to South Carolina, and stayed the night with us! They have grown so much since the last time I saw them.

Teddy getting the ride of his life :) while Calvin calculates the risk.

 Henry and my Dad

 Lydia and Ken

 We do not see each other enough!

 The walk back

Dog Days of Summer July 2013

One of the most exciting things of my childhood in the summertime: the irrigation.

I'm so glad Bill and Olivia were able to experience this!

Gabe and I opted out due to extremely cold water temperatures. 

Gabe's 3rd Birthday- August 2013

So, it has been awhile... We've moved from coast to coast, with a 5 month pit-stop in Wisconsin. I guess I need to start somewhere or I'll never start, so here are some pics from Gabe's 3rd birthday in August.

We celebrated at my parent's cabin in WI.

Had some help opening presents with cousins

The dinner party

 Just look at those cheeks! (Aaron's:)

 Opening presents from Grandma and Pops

 Make a wish!

 Bill was the muscle behind this fun game with the girls

 Then he needed some R&R on his sailboat

 Time for a swim break to snack!