Potty Training

This past Saturday we started potty training!! I am 110% impressed by Pierson's determination and progress. He's doing AMAZING!! He doesn't event want to wear his diapers anymore, needless to say I think he was ready. 

We've been making the potties as accessible as possible, to give him as much opportunity for success as possible. So one is in our living room. While finishing up the kitchen after dinner I hear Scott whispering, "babe get the camera" - I think you can see for yourself why...

The County Fair

My Dad has a long standing tradition of getting all the grandkids at the County Fair on the same day...the reason behind this is he has to get his photo button!! It is a small treasure he holds close to his heart & I have to admit it is a ton of fun to see how the group as expanded and how each kid changes year over year.  Garrik was playing in the band at the Lewis & Clark football game...I can't believe he's in high school!!

This was Pierson's third fair.  His first fair he was only 9 months old.  Last year he loved the animals...this year my baby wanted to ride the rides...ALONE!! He's lucky we have his daddy to talk mommy of the crazy ledge & help me let him grow up.

Pierson's 1st Solo Fair Ride

2nd Fair Ride



Cat Tails

Keeping a toddler entertained can be challenging. Keeping a very active "all boy" 33 month entertained can be near impossible. And knowing fall/winter is right around the corner we've been busy!!

One Sunday morning Scott & decided to take Pierson to Cat Tails to see the "big cats." Cat Tails is a small zoo that takes in orphans and is the only Zoological Training Center in North America.  I love going places and getting to see familiar experiences through Pierson's eyes. 

Zeus the white tiger.

After this fun filled to trip to the zoo we headed off to lunch. Nothing beats spending a great day with my two boys!!

An Amazing Labor Day Weekend

This Labor Day weekend was full of family & fun. I can't think of a single thing I would change (except maybe to have had one more day!!). We got a million things done around the house but more importantly we got to spend a lot of time together.

Our first stop was River Front Park on Saturday for Pig Out. Typically, we wouldn't go because you tend to run into the same vendors at the County Fair but Scott talked me into it (hello...an excuse to eat!!).  Before lunch we stopped to see the ducks and took a ride on the Carrousel. 

I am personally not a big fan of ducks (this includes the football team) or birds for that matter...good thing I have Scott & could keep my distance!!

I have to admit I bribed Pierson to leave the ducks by telling him we were going to see the horses. Is it bad that they weren't real? The Carrousel has been in Spokane & in operation for more than 100 years. All of the carrousel's original figures are still making their rounds. Pierson had a blast and loved tossing the rings Scott caught for him.

The Looff Carrousel in Spokane

Finally...we pigged out!!

On Sunday we decided to take Pierson to the Japanese Gardens. We knew he would love seeing all the giant koi fish. Both Scott and I remembered the gardens being much bigger. I am guessing this is because we were much smaller...I hope Pierson felt the same way we used to as kids. 

The Koi Fish 

Last, but certainly not least, we went to the Symphony in the Park on Monday.  This is held at Comstock Park which  is about 2 miles from our house. This is such a fun event & we love the tradition of going to kick off the fall season. 



Pierson wanted to be right up front & I can't blame him. I love seeing the world through his eyes.

Throw in a few loads of laundry, a trip to the grocery store & a few other small errands & you have our amazing Labor Day Weekend. I am so lucky to have Scott & Pierson to share my life with!!