Tristen William -- updates

Tristen is fully potty trained now and its just a relief! No more diapers for this little man! He does use pull ups for naptime and bedtime, just for my sake because I don't know if I trust it yet incase of an accident. He does occasionally have wet pull ups when he gets up from bedtime, but so far so good dry as a bone during naptime. But yet I still dont trust it. The one time I know if I put him to bed without a pull up during naptime he will wet the bed and it will be just a mess to clean up. He does though go take a nap without a pull up at daycare but yet she has a plastic sheet on the bed and I dont have it. So far she said hes been really well. I'm just so excited for my little man. He is getting so big and smarter everyday. I wonder when I look at him how the time has flown by and when I held his little tiny body when he was first born. He is so kind and gentle but has a stinker side to him. --------- Exciting news on his part that is just recent is that Tristen is officially off his medication. No more meds for this little man. Tristen has been on meds since birth and its just a relief now that he can be off. His urologist suggested that it can be a good thing for him since he surgery on the spring, and I talked to Tristen's doctor in Fargo and he said that he agrees but wants it just be temporary. He mentioned that he wants just watch Tristen closely and if he gets any kind of infection like urinary tract infection, that he will put back on. So we are praying everything will go good! Its nice not have worry if Tristen got his medication and when he will get it if we going out of town or he spends then night at papa and grandmas house. Its going to feel weird for awhile, because it was such a routine. But hopefully it won't last very long!

Tristen is doing so great now. We just received a postcard in the mail yesturday that Tristen will be starting Sunday School next week. I am more excited for him then he is excited for himself. Maybe its just the fact that is isn't in preschool his year and that sunday school is just a step closer to that. I'm a corny mommy, but I love it too!!!

A few weeks back, Tristen, me, my dad and brothers went to the airshow in Fargo. It was such a fun day. And it wasnt too hot either which I loved!!! Tristen had a blast. Uncle Shaun bought him some ear protection because the planes were really loud for him, which made him really scared. He wouldn't have enjoyed it that much if he didn't have those and it would have made it a long day on my part. Tristen's goals at the air show was to see a helicopter and the smiley airplane and he met those right away! He saw his helicopter when we were walking into the field and when we sat down he saw the smiley airplane. Better yet they parked the smiley airplane by us And they let people go into it and uncle Shaun brought him into it. That sure made his day! It was a long day, but I was soo pleased how Tristen acted at the airshow. We had a very few minor meltdowns, but did awesome. We were there practically all day and that little man was so wore out when it was all over. He actually feel asleep through to show Blue Angels routine, I have pictures of that! :) So cute! That little man had a exciting day!!

Tristen sleeping at the airshow (during the Blue Angels)

My Children
© Bertha C. Blankenship
My children are very smart,
Both of them have a great big heart.
They both are growing up each and every day,
In their own unique and special way.
Both of my children are filled with joy,
I love them dearly both my girl and boy.
When I am sad and have a bad day,
Both of my children know how to make my hurt go away.
I love my children more than words could ever say,
I am very greatful that they are alive each and every day.
They mean more to me than anyone will ever know,
When the children are not around me the days seem to go by so slow.
Everyday brings a brand new start,
After all my children are my heart.
I thank God each and every day,
That he sent two beautiful angels my way.

Happy Birthday Kylie

Today is my little niece's 5th birthday! I can't believe that, that little girl is already 5. I remember the when I came to see her when she was just a newborn and now here she is 5 years later.

Kylie you are so beautiful and smart and I'm glad to call you my niece. You are going to go sooo far in life and I'm excited to see what you become. We love you and can't wait to see you soon! We hope you have an awesome day and have a super fun time at your birthday party. We can't wait to see pictures!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KYLIE!!!


PS.... Your present is on the way, I didn't forget.. haha :)

July 2009 - Some pictures of my babies

Soo... Brooklynn is officially started to walk. She is still at the beginning stage but she's doing it! Its soo funny and cute. She gets a huge smile when she does walk and laughs about it! I have attempted many many MAny times to get her walking on camera and always get the end of it or she sits down and crawls and won't do it again.. little stinker.. I just can't believe my little baby girl is going down the walking path.

Tristen did something great today too! He went #2 in the potty! I was soo excited for him and you could see the excitment on his little face. He wouldn't get off the potty after I know he was done and it took him about 5 plus minutes to get him off. He usually wants to get off right away.. maybe he was just so proud of himself that he thought he could continue and not to get off.

I'm soo proud of my both my kids. I hope Tristen continues with this potty business and it get better..so far so good. Now I just need to accomplish him to tell me he needs to go instead of me telling him he needs to go every time.

YAY!!!

Brooky's 12 month pictures

Most of them .... she had tons taken

Happy 1st Birthday Brooklynn!

Happy Birthday sweet angel! Cannot believe you are already 1! This year just flew by. You are a precious person that was added to our family and made it so much fun. You are little wild child and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Now mommy knows that she is a day late on putting this on the blog, BUT I just wanted to spend all day with you and get all the pictures I could. You had an eventful day and were very exhausted by the end. Mommy said up until 11:27 last night, the time you were born and then snuck in your room to watch you sleep and tell you that you were officially one year old.

Happy Birthday Princess!! We love you more then you ever know. Words can't describe the love we feel for you! :)

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Happy 4th of July! Hope you have a safe and fun day!!