Adventures in potty training....

Two weeks ago we started potty training Claire.  She has done amazing!  We haven't changed a dirty diaper since starting (possibly TMI ;)  she tells us when she needs to go, goes all day without wetting, and even goes potty on the big potty when we aren't at home.  Within 5 days she really had the ability to control what she needed to do.  We have been amazed with her once again.  Anything this little girl decides she wants to do, she does!  Time and time again she gets so excited and proud of herself.  Just melts my heart to see!

Matt reading to Claire to keep her on the potty when we first started out.  We had to jump through hoops the first couple days :)

Yep, there it is...

Claire is so excited to learn to use the potty!

Claire's first little reward for using the potty was her all time favorite....licorice

Mamaw, Papaw, and Uncle Matt Visit

Claire and Mamaw Debbie hanging out in the ocean

Miss Independent wanting to swim without any help.  She did a great job!  What an exciting day!

Mamaw Debbie & Papaw Dave with Claire at the pier.

Visitors

Some of Matt's family came down to Rick and Sue's condo on Ft. Myers Beach for their summer vacation.  Matt's aunt Pam, cousins Amber/Dustin  and Carrie, and their kids all came over to our place one night for dinner.  We love to entertain so were glad they all came over.

Claire and Brody playing on the beach :)

Claire showing Brody a live sand dollar. 

Next thing we know Brody tries to take a bite thinking it is a cookie :)

Mary & Claire with Amber & Brody watching fireworks on the 4th. 

~AUNT MICHELE CAME TO VISIT ~

Claire and Aunt Michele at the beach

Claire had so much fun playing with Aunt Michele this week!

Big Move

front

back

banana trees & sea wall

Our big move is complete.  We found a house to rent and are all moved in and getting settled.  Our new house is in a great location.  We are close to everything and our backyard is open to a waterway off the river.  Since moving in we have seen fish, a manatee, and a dolphin swimming out there.  We were fortunate to have the help of Rick, Sue, Michele, and Ron Montgomery when moving into the house. 

Living room; looking towards sun porch

Claire in the living room

Living room looking into kitchen

front room