The Louis Family: June 2014

Jun 26, 2014

Madeline's Potty Training Adventure!

While Connor was at VBS, we embarked on the potty training adventure! Madeline was so proud to have "princess undies!" The first day was tiresome, but we hit the training hard. She went through 4 pairs of undies, but seemed to get the hang of it. The next day, she went the entire day without one accident. The 3rd day (today), again no accidents! I'm so proud of her! I was a bit stressed to begin potty training, because she is so independent, but it's gone very smoothly. It has to be on her time, and her idea! For example, I frequently ask her if she needs to go potty and she always responds with "No." But soon after, she'll report that she needs to go! Miss Independent! I'm so proud of her though! Mallory also played a big role in training her... she ran carpool with Connor to VBS so I could stay home with Madeline. She even stayed with Maddie a couple times so I could get to yoga class. I may have gone crazy if I had to stay indoors for 3 days straight! We did go to the pool yesterday and Maddie stayed dried and used the potty there twice! I think Madeline is getting consistent enough that we'll begin longer outtings (of course with a change of clothes close by!).

Vacation Bible School and Play Dates

Connor and some of his friends attended Vacation Bible School at Southport Church this week. He's been having a great time and I enjoy hearing him sing his performance songs throughout the day. He's also had three play dates this week at the house and it's amazing to observe him playing and talking with his buddies. He's grown and changed so much and it's exciting to watch him interact with friends.

Connor's Preschool Graduation!

Connor graduated preschool this past weekend! It was such a moving, and slightly emotional experience to see him in a cap and gown. He is such a smart, handsome, sweet young man. At the ceremony, he received the Kindness Award, and I can't think of a more fitting award for him. Ms. Robyn said that everyday, she observed Connor doing something kind to others... that he was the first to give up a chair, help her, share a toy, or give something up for someone else. I'm so very proud of him. I know he is destined for great things. It's such an honor to be his mom and I couldn't be prouder!

Random Pics...

Maddie loves to take baths in our jacuzzi tub... they laugh so hard and make up fun imaginary games! Maddie used to be scared by the jets, but now she loves them!

Connor and Maddie went to spend the weekend in Modesto with Poppy and Mimi, so Michael and I had some alone time at home and had two date nights! We went to Brew Fest at Raley Field and had a great time!

While we enjoyed "adult time," Connor was at the Modesto Nuts game with Auntie Mal and Anthony. He got to meet all the mascots and even got a ball and a t-shirt. Thanks Mal for making another memory with him.

Fun at Funderland

After the last day of golf camp, Maddie, Connor, Auntie Mal, and I enjoyed a few hours at Funderland. The kids always have a blast there, and thanks to Poppy and Mimi, Connor has a season pass so he loves to go and ride everything! It was nice to have Auntie Mal there so Connor could go on the roller coaster with her!

Summer Fun Continues...

Our summer is chuggin along and we're enjoying every minute! Connor finished the first session of swim lessons and has improved so much! He has mastered breast stroke and is now working on front and back crawl. He's in dolphins right now and just started session 2. We're spending lots of afternoons at recreation swim and he's all about diving for sticks and seeing how far he can swim without help. Maddie loves to swim around too and enjoys floating in the "river" at the rec center. We've also been enjoying the cool breeze in the evenings and eating dinner outside. The kids enjoy it and like to jump in the kiddie pool in between bites. Summer is the best!

Jun 18, 2014

First Official Week of Summer

Connor started Golf Camp this week at William Land Golf Course through The First Tee. He was beyond excited as you can see in the first pic taken on the first day of class. This camp was a present from Poppy and Mimi to Connor and he has absolutely loved it! He seems to learn so much each day. He is in the Wee Swingers 1 and goes from 9:30-12pm each day. Tomorrow is his last day, and he's bummed that it's ending already.

We've had a few picnics in the park after picking Connor up from golf camp. It's so fun just relaxing and talking with the kids during a picnic. I remember loving when my mom took us on picnics as a kid and I think my kids feel the same way!

While Connor was at golf camp one day, Maddie and I walked over to Fairytale Town and had a quality time girl's date. It was neat to see her take the lead since Connor wasn't there. She led the way and I followed! We had a great time!

Maddie's favorite part of each day this week has been picking up Connor from camp. She misses him when he's there and she gets excited and silly when we pick him up, saying "I missed you Connor! I love you my bubba. How was your day Connor?"

We made it to rec swim after golf camp yesterday and I just had to take a photo of this sweet moment. I hope my kids always love each other as much as they do now. They have the sweetest relationship.

Busy, Blessed Weekend

This weekend, we celebrated Father's Day, my dad's belated birthday, Dave's birthday, Jill's birthday, and Cousin Lindsey's college graduation. It was such a fun weekend filled with lots of love and celebration! Here are some of the photos:

Madeline making Poppy's favorite dessert… cream puffs which were filled with ice cream and covered in Saunder's hot fudge! Yummy!