Easter Egg Hunt

Three days before Madison's 16 month birthday, she finally decided walking was the cool thing to do. For months she has cruised the furniture and pushed her walker around. Enjoy the Easter egg hunt and Madison struting her walking stuff!

Only one box of diapers!

I think Zachary has finally figured it out. We are grateful for the encouraging phone calls when he successfully made it to the potty in time. The whole process took about 2 weeks. I think it took us more time to train ourselves to know where the bathrooms were when we were out running errands. It is fun to hear him discuss which underwear to wear each day. The favorites are Lightening McQueen from Cars and Wall-E.

Yeah for more space in the shopping cart and car trunk!

Disappearing Sock Act

When socks go missing, I no longer blame the dryer. Madison usually chuckles after she has managed to take off her shoes and socks when we are in the car. I completed her laundry yesterday, but her sock drawer was still a little empty. I was amazed when I came across SEVEN socks around her seat in my car today. Maybe it is time to graduate from velcro to shoelaces, especially ones that can be double-knotted. But hearing her chuckles from the back seat are part of our drive everyday and I'm not ready to give it up, yet.

Zachary is 3!

I'm still having a hard time realizing that I have a three year old. I know he isn't heading off to college tomorrow, but time has flown. I am grateful he hasn't lost his cute baby cheeks. Although, he does occassionally wipe off a kiss or two when he's too grown up for Mommy kisses. Lance and I admire how much he observes the world around him. It's fun to carry on a conversation with him now. Only Zachary can get the belly laughs out of Madison. We love you!A very happy birthday boy!

Show me the money! Lollipops or chocolate?

Madison turns ONE!

Madison turned "1" today! I can't believe how busy she has become in the last month. I'm sure it helps to have a big brother around to shorten the learning curve. My favorite thing about her is her laugh and how she smiles with her whole face. I am sure that she will give me plenty of opportunities to laugh at her in the upcoming year.

Sorry about the angle of the video. If anyone knows how to rotate it, please let me know. Until then , just cock your head to the left and enjoy!

Grilling Heaven

Lance has officially graduated from our George Foreman counter top grill. He has already done a fabulous job grilling hamburgers and chicken this past week. Anyone grilled a turkey before? That might get interesting...

Birthday boy bliss!

The new addition to the Sweeney family!

The gift that keeps on giving! Madison and Zachary getting good use out of the grill box. Faster daddy, faster!

Halloween pics

So I am a little tardy posting the kids' Halloween pictures. We bought a new camera two weeks ago and it was holding my pictures hostage. I am very grateful for Lance and his "fixing" abilities.

Zachary, my handsome firefighter! He has been taking his boots to bed with him for the past few nights.

Zachary taking a drive through the petting zoo. =)

My cute bunch!

Cutest giraffe I've seen!