Burke inherited a really nice smoker from a co-worker and we are sooo excited. We smoked our first ribs for Labor Day and they were awesome (thanks for the tips Dad). I love how inexpensive meat is in TX compared to MA. It won't be long before we are real Texas BBQ pro's. (Just another reason to come visit us:)
Biddy loves yogurt. I buy four huge containers of the yopliat yogurt( the only kind that doesn't have the little pieces of fruit in it which none of my girls like) and she can go through them in a week. She eats it with spoon and then she will drink it out of the bowl. When she is done she has yogurt in her nose, her hair and hands. Today I though I would try it in a cup. I thinned it with milk- stretch the budget:) so it was easier to drink. She ate/drank two cups full for breakfast and still wanted more! What a silly girl.
On another note she is doing amazing with the potty training. In fact I can honestly say we are not training any more. I was skeptical that three day potty training on her second birthday would work. But since my potty training experiences so far where nightmares I had nothing to loose. It was the best choice ever. There was absolutely no power struggle and Biddy loves the potty. It has been almost a month and our every twenty minute trips to the potty are over. Now she tells me when she needs to go potty and can hold it until we get there. She still wears pull ups for naps and night time but we are full time panties other then that - even when we go on extended shopping trips! I am so proud of her.
Her is my first attempt at a "buttercup bag" (pattern found here). I learned a lot making this one and hopefully my next one will look a little more like it's supposed to:) They sell these on Etsy for $30 but you can send me a 1/2 yard of fabric and a magnetic snap closure and I'll make you one for free.
J..h has discovered a new talent as a public speaker. It was her turn to give the scripture in Primary on Sunday. We practiced so she was prepared to recite it from memory. Primary is always a little noisy and the teachers had little succes keeping the kids revernt during the talks. The noise level hit a crescendo as J..h stood took her place at the podium. She started reciting the scripture but the microphone was not very loud and the kids where not paying attention. So she leaned right into the microphone and started over, speaking in a loud clear voice. The room was silent and even the sunbeams had their eyes on her. At the close of her confident delivery the children couldn't help but burst into spontaneous applause. Of coarse Burke and I did all we could not to burst into giggles. J..h sat down with a huge grin on her face. She knew she had nailed it.
S..a is a preschooler. She just melts my heart, despite her drama:) I think most four year old girls are dramatic. All smiles and kisses on moment then tears and tantrums the next. I was nervous about pre-school since things that are new and different scare her. There have been a lot of changes in her life over the past two months and it has been trying at times. However pre-school has been wonderful. It is just what she needs. She loves having something special just for her and she is making friends quickly. We are doing a joy school with seven other LDS moms. She goes to a different house each week so this will be a great opportunity for her to learn how to adjust to new places and new people. 
We have implemented a 7pm bedtime for the school year and I am so glad. She doesn't nap and I think she was sleep deprived a lot of the summer. With the new bedtime she wakes up all smiles in the morning. She has been eating her breakfast and has been more cheerful and cooperative through our morning routine. I am so proud of her. She is really growing up!
