Unicorn Party
Avas parties are always so much fun. She is lucky to have a Summer Birthday because that means pool party and outdoor fun!
This year was extra special because the Kautz grandparents were able to join this year.
Ava had a giant unicorn sprinkler, bouncy house, water balloons, and a giant pool. All of this added up to a fun filled day with friends and family.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
3 Years Old
3 years old!
How can this be possible! Justin and I catch ourselves often in disbelief that we now have 2 grown kids. It is so fun watching Nolans personality develop. He is really starting to thrive.
Potty Training was a struggle for a while, he was just not interested nor were we pushing the matter.
He is now in underwear but still having issues going number 2. He seems scared and associates it with pain, with is not a recipe for success. His teachers are working really well with him and I know it'll come with time.
Nolan is a funny guy. He REPEATS EVERYTHING. He went from not speaking, to repeating everything he hears...good and bad.
Nolan is in love with Ava and looks up to her for everything.
How can this be possible! Justin and I catch ourselves often in disbelief that we now have 2 grown kids. It is so fun watching Nolans personality develop. He is really starting to thrive.
Potty Training was a struggle for a while, he was just not interested nor were we pushing the matter.
He is now in underwear but still having issues going number 2. He seems scared and associates it with pain, with is not a recipe for success. His teachers are working really well with him and I know it'll come with time.
Nolan is a funny guy. He REPEATS EVERYTHING. He went from not speaking, to repeating everything he hears...good and bad.
Nolan is in love with Ava and looks up to her for everything.
We got a D-O-G
The day I never thought would happen! We are officially a family of 5. 4 humans and a dog :)
T-Ball Season
The kids both have started T-Ball! This is the start of a very fun future ahead. Justin and I are both so excited to watch our children participate in sports and for us both to support them in any sports they choose to participate in.
First Mini Family Vacation Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge- Grand Mount Washington.
This was the first time that just our family of 4 went on a getaway. It was such a blast to pack up the car and take off on an adventure. The kids were beyond excited and watching the joy in their faces was worth every penny! Justin and I had the chance to spoil them and we enjoyed every minute of it. We ate yummy food, stayed up past our normal bed times, had late night ice cream, and played so much in the water. Both kids are still not huge fans of rides and/or large water slides but the wave pool and kiddie pools were a hit.
This was the first time that just our family of 4 went on a getaway. It was such a blast to pack up the car and take off on an adventure. The kids were beyond excited and watching the joy in their faces was worth every penny! Justin and I had the chance to spoil them and we enjoyed every minute of it. We ate yummy food, stayed up past our normal bed times, had late night ice cream, and played so much in the water. Both kids are still not huge fans of rides and/or large water slides but the wave pool and kiddie pools were a hit.
Five Years Old
Turning 5 is such a Milestone! You are no longer a baby or a toddler, you are officially now a Kid. Avas personality is booming and she is such a fun-loving, dominate little girl. Ava has a strong personality (much like her mother). Turning 5 means she is officially starting Kindergarten, she now is much more independent, and she now carries herself like a grown child. It is crazy to see this change from 4 to 5.
Ava still is very shy around people, but once she is comfortable and in a smaller setting she lets her guard down and is very social.
Ava reminds me so much of myself, its actually alarming. Sleeping is still a struggle, she and Nolan sleep together in her room but Ava almost always ends up in our room by the middle of the night.
Ava still is very shy around people, but once she is comfortable and in a smaller setting she lets her guard down and is very social.
Ava reminds me so much of myself, its actually alarming. Sleeping is still a struggle, she and Nolan sleep together in her room but Ava almost always ends up in our room by the middle of the night.
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Keto Diet- 1 month update
Justin and I are both on the Keto Diet!
I have been on a weight-loss journey for almost a year, with a lot of ups and downs I am now down 28 pounds :) 12 pounds down thanks to Keto and feeling wonderful.
Justin started the keto journey along side me and has now lost 25 pounds~ He is at the lowest weight Ive ever seen him at.
We were inspired by my brother Alex. He started his Keto journey randomly and has had huge success.
The keto diet has really helped Justin and I learn about what we are putting in our body and what foods your body actually needs. Biggest thing I have learned is that Sugar and Carbs are in EVERYTHING and your body doesn't need Sugar and Carbs to fuel itself.
We are excited to see our continued success and have no intention of stopping. Everyone says their diets arent diets....its a lifestyle...and I believe that Keto can be a lifestyle.
I have been on a weight-loss journey for almost a year, with a lot of ups and downs I am now down 28 pounds :) 12 pounds down thanks to Keto and feeling wonderful.
Justin started the keto journey along side me and has now lost 25 pounds~ He is at the lowest weight Ive ever seen him at.
We were inspired by my brother Alex. He started his Keto journey randomly and has had huge success.
The keto diet has really helped Justin and I learn about what we are putting in our body and what foods your body actually needs. Biggest thing I have learned is that Sugar and Carbs are in EVERYTHING and your body doesn't need Sugar and Carbs to fuel itself.
We are excited to see our continued success and have no intention of stopping. Everyone says their diets arent diets....its a lifestyle...and I believe that Keto can be a lifestyle.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
2 1/2 and Speech Therapy
Nolan is 2 1/2 and has been in speech therapy.
Joining speech therapy wasn't a hard choice, it was actually rather easy. Why not get support if its available? We are lucky to live in an area that had free services provided in home. Nolan had about 12 in home sessions where he would work with a therapist and the family in simple dialogue. It was education for Nolan but more importantly education for us and how we should be communicating with Nolan.
Nolan picked up confidence quickly and really started to "talk". Most words were only understood by close family but Nolan was really starting to gain the confidence to speak. Sentences were 1-3 words but he really started chatting.
Joining speech therapy wasn't a hard choice, it was actually rather easy. Why not get support if its available? We are lucky to live in an area that had free services provided in home. Nolan had about 12 in home sessions where he would work with a therapist and the family in simple dialogue. It was education for Nolan but more importantly education for us and how we should be communicating with Nolan.
Nolan picked up confidence quickly and really started to "talk". Most words were only understood by close family but Nolan was really starting to gain the confidence to speak. Sentences were 1-3 words but he really started chatting.
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