We Are So Blessed!

Saturday was a very special day for us! Kerri Grace was dedicated along with our small group friends' baby, sweet Mac Smith. It was a wonderful service. Our pastor, Joey, did an awesome job of expressing all of the points we wanted to make, and he also hit on some great biblical truths that we needed to hear. Being a parent is such a blessing and such a challenge. Matt and I are constantly being refined by our roles of Mommy and Daddy, and we are so grateful that God has entrusted us with these precious girls! We are so thankful to our family and friends that support us, pray for us, and keep us accountable in what is one of the most important roles we have here on Earth. Here are some pics from Kerri Grace's dedication:

As a Mother of Two Who is About to Turn the big 3 O......

I find this hilarious!  Pause the play list, watch, and listen.

Does that crack you up or just me?

Don't Blink!

My girls are growing up so fast!

Big Girl Maggie....

Doesn't she look so old with her hair pulled up, and her big girl panties on?  Also, she has those thin, long legs that she undoubtedly inherited from her mommy.  Your welcome, kiddo!

Big Girl Kerri Grace...

Supporting her weight all by herself!!  She also has started playing copy cat, eating real food, and showing her frustration a lot more deeply.  Not to mention, she will be a year old in about six weeks...What in the World!!!

Third Day and Counting....

We are doing pretty well with the potty training!  The hardest part is the cabin fever that Mommy gets after any length of time in the house. 

I don't know why I never anticipate parenting being difficult.  Potty training was no different.  I thought Maggie would have it down quickly and not give me a hard time about it.  Well, she has done really well, but it has not been the fantasy.  Good, but not perfect.  I am thankful for good!

Today she has had two accidents and three successes!  We celebrate that ratio!

Funny mental picture for all of you out there.....Maggie running through the house to get to the potty (a little too late) sporting just her damp big girl panties, jellies, mommy's lipstick smeared across her face, and a huge smile.  It doesn't get any cuter than that, folks!

Afternoon....Not so Great.

We had three accidents this afternoon.  Two of them were back to back....what?!  So, is there a formula for figuring out how often to take your toddler to the potty?  Any advice is welcome!

Correction....

3 Times in the Potty!  Whooohooo!

Potty Boot Camp

Doing well so far!  Maggie has gone tee-tee twice in the potty and had one tee-tee accident.  She is rockin' her big girl panties (which show off her oh-so-tiny rear)!  She has had one stubborn moment, but it passed quickly.  We shall see what the rest of the day holds!  Wish us luck!