I Promise...

...there will be an update soon! I'm in over my head this summer with all that I have going on. My goal is to have an updated blog of all that has happened recently (Kretschmar Christmas, Father's Day, 4th of July, Addison walking, Landon's potty training adventures, my Thirty One gig, and more)! Stay tuned...

1st Dentist Visit

Landon had his first dentist appointment yesterday, and in all my nervousness about how it was going to go and whether he would cooperate or not, I totally forgot my camera! No pictures of the first dentist visit! Oh well. I guess I shouldn't have worried so much because he did FANTASTIC! They even took x-rays and cleaned and put fluoride on his teeth...wasn't expecting all that! He laid right back in the chair and it took a little coaxing to open wide. We tell him that we need to check for "sugar bugs." Works like a charm! He got a little antsy and uncooperative from time to time, but just needed to squeeze Mommy's hands and all was good. He got a new toothbrush and a prize (bubbles). Afterward we walked across the street to the dollar store where he picked out a toy motorcycle and some candy...dentist would love that! Great job Buddy!

Look at These Toes!

How stinkin' cute are these toes with their first pedicure ever???

Water Fun

We had a fun and busy weekend! On Saturday, Nate and Charlene and the kids all came down from Fargo for a day of fun at the Maple Grove Community Center! We had never been there, but will for sure have to go back. I was very impressed! We had a blast playing in the outdoor water park, and then went to the indoor water park for more fun after the outdoor pool closed. We had a pizza party for supper and then everyone went to bed. Landon had Isaac as a roommate and did surprisingly well.

On Sunday, we had Rachel Ramsey's graduation party in Minnetonka and enjoyed the beautiful weather we had this weekend. I wish every summer day was like the past two days have been!

One more day of school, one workshop day, and then off for the summer! Woo hoo!

Mother's Day and Misc.

You know it's time to update your blog when the last post is all about how Addison just turned 9 months...

Well, yesterday she turned 10 months...time for an update!

We had a great Mother's Day! The kids made me an adorable dish towel at Jenny's that has their cute little handprints and names on it. LOOOOVE this! (If you can't quite read it, it says "Best Mom Ever, Hands Down!") From Darren and the kids, I got my vegetable garden. We ended up opting for the raised garden bed from Home Depot. That will be the topic of my next post I'm sure as we are working to get it in the ground and planted this week. Can't wait! We spent Mother's Day at Jess and Chad's house with the whole fam. Can't get enough pictures of Blake and Addison together. These two are going to be trouble with a capital T! My Grandma Dolores was there that day and after watching Addison for quite some time she said to me, "That one there...she has mischief in her eyes." Oh brother..

Other news...this little gal is (well has been for about two months now) climbing up the stairs in our house. The baby gate is finally back into position from taking a short hiatus in the closet.

Addison's latest...carrying around anything in her mouth. She especially loves anything soft...socks, her lamby...you name it..

Landon's newest toy...his new water table. After cleaning the office last weekend I came across a gift card he had received at his birthday party from my grandma. We walked the aisles of Walmart for quite some time and he finally decided he wanted this fun little water table. The kids had quite a blast with it last Sunday! A change of clothes is required each time they go near the thing. It will be so much fun this summer!

I also can't forget to announce that Landon filled up his first "potty chart" over the weekend.! We have been working on this since right around his birthday in February. He didn't take too much interest in it right away. It wasn't until we started offering M & M's and Jenny starting to work on it at daycare that he showed some interest again. He will go if we put him on the potty, but so far hasn't figured out to let us know when he needs to go. We're not rushing anything and we'll wait until he's ready to let us know. Until then, more diapers,

M & M's and stickers for the potty chart!

And last but not least, this little chica turned 10 months old yesterday! Better get working on the big birthday party! She is standing on her own for quite some time now...up to 30 seconds. I have a feeling it won't be long and she will be walking up a storm!

That's all for now. Stay tuned for before and after pictures of the vegetable garden hopefully over the weekend. :)

Our little lady is 9 months old! Crazy.

Her 9 month well-child visit stats:

height.....30 inches.....98th percentile

weight.....20 lbs. 14 oz.....80th percentile

head.....46.4 cm.....96th percentile

Milestones:

We can't keep this girl in one place! She's quite the monkey these days and giving me new gray hairs every day. Her latest? Climbing up the stairs, crawling on all fours, walking along the furniture, and standing alone for up to 5 seconds. She is super daring and will climb on anything! She digs in cupboards and drawers and pulls everything out. She loves to babble, squeal, yell, and sing. She has started to try to take things away from Landon which makes for little fights between the kids. Already. We have to pin her down with our legs to change her diaper or get her dressed. Bathtime has become virtually impossible as she wants to stand up all the time. I'm sure walking is right around the corner. Help us. All kidding aside, she is super fun and has developed quite the personality. I'm pretty sure 9 months is one of my favorite ages! She loves to cuddle and give kisses and hugs...love love love her cute little smile and dimples.

Fun-Filled Weekend

We had a very busy busy busy weekend...a kid's weekend...

Saturday Darren's brother Nate and family came down from Fargo and stayed with Eddie and Deanna. Auntie Jen joined us as well. The plan was to head out to Como Zoo for the day, but since Mother Nature has not been very cooperative lately, we decided on the Minnesota Children's Museum instead. What a fun time!!! Landon had a blast playing playing playing and Addison had fun as well. Grandpa Eddie treated the whole family...Thank you!

On Sunday, we went to the Baby Animal Fair at the Buffalo Civic Center. Lots of animals, info booths, food stands, games, and fun! How many kids have you ever heard of that have sat on a YAK before?

The highlight of the day for me? Did you watch the reality show "Four of a Kind" on Lifetime this spring? This young lady showing Landon the baby duck is one of the Durst Quadruplets! Don't ask me which one...I didn't have the nerve to ask.