No front teeth!!!

Wyatt has lost 3 teeth within the space of three weeks. He lost his upper left front tooth the first part of September. He had a little help with that. Both were really loose and he wouldn't let us pull them. Chris convinced him to let him pull the loosest one. It was a little drama but when he finally got it out he was really happy. The next tooth was his bottom left 2nd from the front. We were eating corn on the cob and he kept telling me that it was hurting his bottom permanent teeth. I told him that it shouldn't and to let me see. When he opened his mouth the tooth was just hanging there. He was really lucky that he didn't swallow it. The next night we checked the other front tooth that was loose and it was just barely hanging in. Again Chris convinced Wyatt to let him pull it. It was drama but he did it. Now he is really toothless. At least he will get to sing the song, 'All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth."

Dentist appointments

Both kids had their dental checkup. Neither one had any cavities. Wyatt was great as usual. This was Erika's first appointment. She did OK at first then was absolutely horrible!!! We were literally trying to hold her down and get her to try and open her mouth for cleaning. the dentist even had a hard time trying to check her teeth. We had screaming and tears. Hopefully it will be better next time.

Dancing Girl!!!

Erika has also started dance class this year. She is taking lessons from a member of our church. She is a great teacher and Erika loves her. Erika loves to dance also. She is always wanting to wear her dance shoes and outfits. I can't wait to see her perform. I think it is great that she loves dancing and hope that she will continue for a long time with it.

Target Practice

On Labor day we went out shooting. Wyatt loves to shoot his daddy's guns. He also has an air soft that we let him shoot with. He can't do any of it on his own, but boy is he a great shot!!! We are continually impressed with how well he can aim, shoot, and hit the target at such a young age. He beats me by far with it. Erika hasn't really shown any interest in it yet. i am sure she will but for now I am happy to not have to worry about two of them with guns. We had a fun time shooting and Wyatt set up his toys for his targets with his air soft gun.

First day of 1st Grade

Wyatt started first grade on August 29th. He wasn't to excited. In fact for the first week he kept saying it was really boring. They didn't have "centers" and it was just lots of rules. I tried to explain to him that the first week is just about getting back to school. "Centers" are little activity areas that they get to "play" in when they are finished with their regular work. He was much happier when he realized that they would start centers. School still isn't his favorite thing but at least he tolerates it. I know it is probably hard for him to get excited about it since he has been going since he was 3 yrs old. He is getting so big I just can't believe it. He is in the class with a friend from church and the neighborhood.

Water balloons and pool fun.

We had a nice HOT summer here. I didn't take to many pictures of the kids enjoying=g the pool. We did have a pool party almost every Thursday though. It was great. We had lots of different friends come and share the water with us. the kids also like to have water balloon fights. It seems that they both usually end up in tears but that is life. I enjoy having a pool in the summer but could really do without it in the winter since we are unable to heat it. The kids like to heat the jacuzzi and swim in the "little pool."

Erika's 3rd Birthday

On July 21st Erika celebrated her 3rd birthday. I can't believe that my baby is 3!!!! She had a great time. We had a small party with just family. My sister, Catherine, and her family were able to come and celebrate with us. Unfortunately she took all of the pictures and I haven't gotten them from her. That was part of the reason that I haven't updated the blog. She was sure spoiled but worth it.

Swim Lessons

Wyatt and Erika both had swim lessons this year. Where we have a pool I think it is very important for them to learn from someone other than Mom. They both did super great. It is a lot of fun watching them progress. Both of them really improved. Erika learned that when she is tired she just turns on her back and floats. It make me feel a little safer that they know what to do. I would never let them swim unsupervised but I do feel better knowing that they know when to relax when they are in trouble.

4th of July

We celebrated the 4th of July with fireworks as usual. Erika somewhat enjoyed them this year. Wyatt had a blast. He is such a little Pyro and loved trying to light the fireworks. We went and watched the fireworks that the city of Henderson provided. It was a great holiday. I am very thankful for the freedoms that we have in this country. We definitely take it for granted.