The Watermelon Curse

Riley didn't think I should even blog about this but I assured him every mother out there has similar stories...so what's one more picture to add to the proof that we're not exaggerating!
Saedi plus watermelon equals massive blow-outs!

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For a two weeks we were stumped why Saedi suddenly regressed in her potty training. She had been wearing panties for a month and then all of a sudden she was pooping her pants again. Well, after my genius friend Kristen asked me if she had been eating watermelon and how it makes some kids go uncontrollably we experimented. 3 days off watermelon and Saed was fine. A little watermelon as a bedtime snack and the above picture was the result of the next day. Now, even Saedi says, "Watermelon makes me poo," and she doesn't want to eat a ton of it anymore! The funniest part of the above picture is that she fell asleep 30 seconds after pooping! Who can do that!

Change of Command

Without getting into too much detail on a public blog, just wanted to take time to honor Riley in his new job (not a promotion just change in job) which took place this past week! We had an early morning ceremony & then a nice reception to follow.
Riley's out in front on left side. It was 930 am and in low 90's already!

The nice spread Riley's mom and dad helped me put together for the reception following the ceremony: croissants filled with either ham & cheese or turkey and cheese, mini muffins, fruit kabobs with Jen's awesome dip, chocolate covered strawberries, cake, & drinks.

Riley with his parents

Ellie, Daddy, Saedi, Mommy (32 weeks preggo)

Mommy, Saedi, Daddy, Crazy Ellie


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More Pics with Mimi & Papa

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Father's Day

Riley's parents came up on Father's Day and stayed for a few days. We spent Father's Day going to church and then having a picnic with the Moon Family at the duck/fishing pond on post that we like to go to. I think the boys' favorite activity was playing with Jack!


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Jack & Girls at Fishing Pond

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Dining Out Pics

We've been extremely busy these days with military changes. Riley's working longer hours in prep for his new job, and this is the time of year for parties, hellos and goodbyes within our community. Here are a few pictures from our battalion's recent Dining Out.
Me & Riley

Jodi, Jen, Me, Stacy, Kristen

Riley, Dave, Trey, Chuck

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Bike Riding 101

Early Saturday morning Riley gave Ellie a present...a set of knee pads, elbow pads, and riding gloves! She was thrilled and decided that it was the day to learn to ride a bike without training wheels. I stayed in with Saedi anticipating a crying Ellie to walk through the door having given up on bike riding. To our surprise, she did barge through the door about 10 minutes later saying she was riding her bike without training wheels! She caught on quickly and was brave the entire time. She's been riding everyday since and yesterday she learned how to turn corners and turn directions as well. What a champ!
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