Farewell to Diapers

In June I thought that we would try to potty train Braden.  THE WORST PART OF PARENTING.  EVER!

Not my favorite, but he was over three and starting preschool in just a few short months.

Oh my goodness!  He had so many accidents!  I would pump him full of yummy drinks and sit on the potty with him.  He wouldn't go and wouldn't go.  So I'd let him leave the bathroom and he would PEE EVERYWHERE!

What?!?!  Why?!?!  After a few days, we were finally figuring things out and I promised that if he stayed dry we would go to the mall and ride the train.

He was great!  Success!  We rode the train!  He peed his pants five times after we got home.

Finally I promised him a fish.  If he would stay dry for a full day, we would go to the store and get a fish.  He did great and picked out a little goldfish: shark, shark.  Best $1.99 ever.

Memorial Day Hiking!

Over Memorial Day we thought we'd join the rest of Salt Lake Valley and go hiking!

It was a good hike up to a lake and you can choose to hike further up to a waterfall but Braden is not a natural hiker.  He hates to hike.  He hates everything about it.  But he will not let us pick him up and carry him, either.  It was quite the pickle.

By the end of the hike, I think we were all done.  DONE.  It was really crowded on the trail and going at Braden's pace was a little frustrating for everyone involved.  Even though he took each step very slowly, he was still exhausted by the time we were done!

Cunninghams Go To The RSL Game!

In May the girls had the opportunity to walk on the field with the RSL players!  Oh they were so excited to be on the big screen and perhaps (gasp!) on television!

Emma particularly practically danced out on the field, she was so excited.

Braden and I watched from the stands and then stayed to watch the game when the girls came back up to our seats with Garry.  With lots of snacks, the kids did pretty well with 90 minutes of soccer!

Macey's Art Skills

Macey drew this picture of Garry.  I love it.  It makes me smile each and every time I look at it.

Molly Gives Her All!

Don't tell her sisters, but one of the things I love the most in life is watching Molly play soccer.  Oh my goodness, she plays hard!  She never stops trying for the ball, she never backs down.  She gives it her all each and every game.

I love this red face.  It shows how hard she plays!

The Stake Race

Our stake holds a race every Spring.  It's a good opportunity to go out running with members of the neighborhood.

Last year I did not go because it was pouring rain.  I thought it would be cancelled.  No.  The runners in our neighborhood are truly devout.

This year the weather was perfect -- no excuses!  And I took Emma & Max with me.  I felt bad.  I really slowed the two of them down.  I should have sent Emma ahead.  I really struggled in this race.  It was sad.

Maybe next year I can keep up!

I'm Pretty Cool! Kind Of. . .

Hooray! 

Usually when I do book reviews for Deseret News, it's as a member of DeseretConnect. 

But on June 2 I was contacted directly by the paper to read and review a new book. 

I guess I am the go-to reviewer for Amish romance.  Who knew?!?!

I'm so cool in the book world. But I'm still pretty lame in the real one.