Claremont Trips

About a month ago my back went out while doing none else, but picking up toys. I must have twisted in some weird way trying to reach a toy, and instantly I experienced excruciating pain, I could not bend down. As I though it was some kind of nerve that I pinched, I decided to go play ball a couple of days later, hoping it would un-tweak it. Though I felt alright playing 4 games straight, at the beginning of the fifth game my back just stopped functioning and the pain worsened. After unsuccessful visits to my physician, and non-working pain-killers and muscle relaxants, I turned for help to our friend Scott Vance. He is an amazing chiropractor, and even after the first appointment I could feel an improvement. Since Scott and Lisa still live in Claremont, it gave me a great excuse to go and visit our old friends once a week. I also got to take the kids to the pool, which Andre loves, but has no opportunity of doing here in LA (lack of friend with pools). I figured I should document this as Harper's first time in the pool. The water was a bit chilly and I wouldn't say he loved it, but he definitely endured. (Thanks Marquette for letting us use your pool)

Harper at the piano

My two cuties and I

At the end of the road

I am glad to say that we are almost done with potty training. Andre is doing very well and finally filled his 'poop' potty chart last week. The next thing is to transition him to a toilet, as he is using his little potty right now.One proud boy - everytime he poops there's a list of demands that come after. First he asks for an ice cream cone, when he is done with that he immediately demands a lollipop, and then a sticker. No where to put stickers now...

For his reward he wanted a guitar- so here he is 'rocking out'

Grandparents visit

Ann and Rich were able to come and visit us this past weekend. Rich had a conference in Las Vegas, and so they hopped on the plane after it was over and came to So Cal. Since they were here for just the weekend, we just hung out, played cards, observed our silly kids, went to the beach, etc. - we had a lot of fun. Needless to say that there were many presents involved - Harper's birthday last month and Andre's coming in June - and the kids were totally spoiled with a bunch of new toys and clothing.