The Minnesota Zoo

We went to the Minnesota Zoo this past Sunday with my family. It was extremely busy and we had to park in a parking lot I didn't even know existed. I am so used to going during the week and the weekend crowd was crazy. We had a great time and where thankful for the misters they had around the zoo. It was hotter then I thought it was going to be!

Here are a few pictures from the zoo . . I didn't take as many as I would have liked!!

Wagon Ride

A Family Walk On A Saturday Night

this is how they started out on the walk

and Alex slowly got board of sitting in the wagon

She decided it was her turn to pull the wagon

As you can see above Nolan was checking in with the adults to make sure he was going to be ok
and below you can tell he relaxed and enjoyed the ride his cousin was giving him.

Giving grandma some love after the walk

Family brings us so much joy and so much love!

My Nephew . . Her Cousin . .

This is my Nephew and Alex cousin Nolan. My step brother Ross, sister in law Kendra and there son Nolan came for a visit from California. I am so glad we got to spend three days with them and only wish they lived closer to us. Friday we met them, my mom, step dad, sister in law Heather and her mom for lunch at Jakes. Saturday they all came over to our house and we grilled, took a walk and hung out. Sunday we had brunch at my moms and we went to the Minnesota Zoo. It was a very busy weekend and there are many more pictures to come.

Wordless Wedensday!

Little Miss Piggy

Wouldn't she make a cute pig?


I found this costume and think I am in love. I wanted her to be a pig last year and it didn't work out! When I saw this in a magazine that my aunt recently got I am thinking we have to order it.

Living in Minnesota I would have to find black gloves, thick pink tights and a light pink long sleeve shirt. I think its all doable though :)

My fear is she wont want to keep the hood on!!

I think it is worth a try . . anyone else thinking about Halloween Costumes!

There is also these adorable ones as well . .


These are my favorites but who spends $88.00 on a costume?!?!



Can't believe Halloween Costumes are already out !!

POTTY TRAINING - We are definitely not winning this round. She has only went in her undies twice today and the second time was my fault. I knew she was going to have to go but we where eating lunch. I should have made her go before lunch . . Not a good mommy. She is in a pull up now because we are about to take a nap! Maybe this afternoon will be better :)

One good thing is I am learning that she doesn't pee nearly as much as I thought she would. Two times the entire morning :)

Us vs. Potty

That's what it is today . . and will be hopefully until we conquer . . we win!

Not sure how to do this, never been down this road before, but I am trying.

I ask her every 5 minutes . . Set a timer for 20 minutes and make her sit on the potty and try to pee . . I give her small amounts of water and after she drinks that I wait 10 min and have her sit on the potty. .

I use candy . . freezes . . go gurts . . praises . . jump up and down. . clap . . get all excited . . or anything else she may want or that may help . .

I brought 5 different outfits with us today and so far we are in the same one we put on 30 minutes ago . .

I know it wont happen in a day . . but any progress we can make together . . will get us one step closer . .

Wish us luck and if you have any advice let me know!

I will take anything I can get!!

Grandpa Dan Stopped By

My dad was headed up to my Grandma's place in Cross Lake and decided to stop by on his way. I am glad he stopped by because we do not get to see him enough.

Alex loves seeing Tucker but does not always want to be so close to him.

My dad always brings treats with him when he comes to visit. Alex loves it and it helps her warm up a lot faster.

Alex had a big girl bike waiting for her when she got home from Grandma and Grandpa Schulers house.

She was so excited when she saw it . .

Alex has been nice and has been sharing her big girl bike with her friends and that makes me happy!

Thanks Grandpa for surprising us and stopping by for awhile. We really appreciate it!

A Few Days Away . .

Alex got to stay with Grandpa and Grandma

Here are a few pictures from Alex stay with Grandma and Grandpa Schuler. It was a lot easier then we thought it was going to be and she didn't miss us one bit. She got to go so many fun things with Grandpa and Grandma all to herself. We are glad they all had a great time and hope they will want to have her back some day soon again!! Which we know they will :)