We've been busy lately getting back into a routine with school and new activities and have also reached some exciting milestones. Mark has started taking steps. I would not say he is walking yet, because he still crawls everywhere. But, he has started letting go and stepping. The most I've seen him do is three steps at a time, but have not captured anything on camera yet. I'm sure we will get there soon though! Mark has also started saying "no" this week in addition to saying "mama" and "dada" more distinctly. He shakes his finger and says "na,na" to Mella. That was one of Emily's first words too. My sweet boy is growing up so fast! Emily is now fully potty trained. We did the three day, no diaper program last weekend and Emily caught on by the end of the first day and we haven't turned back since. She did have accidents the first two days but she was accident free all last week even though she went to school, libraries, a new choir class, grocery stores, parks, friends' houses, restaurants, etc. I am so proud of her! I initially planned to still use diapers during naps and nighttime for a long time, but we have already dropped the nap time diaper (Emily's request) with success. Only draw back so far is Mark's new found obsession with toilets and little potties. He's not sure how to use it but must be touching one at all times. Ewww! Overall it has been so easy and made life much easier! Hooray, Emily! I took Emily to get her first haircut today at cool cuts for kids in Town and Country. They specialize in kids and sit them in front of a tv so they are distracted. Emily was nervous but still thought she was pretty cool for getting a haircut. Here are some pictures.



Mark really likes this dancing Monkey that he got for his birthday from my aunt and uncle, Becky and Jim. Lately he points at it soon as he gets up and we dance to it. It's like a little pump up morning routine! I had to post a video because it cracks me up. Here he is bopping to the music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqKa0TqEW4M Lastly, some pictures of us from a trip to the Yogurt Spot. Wish I had more milestone pictures but this will have to do. Not sure who enjoyed the yogurt more, Emily or Mark?