Whoa, it's been awhile!

Whoa, it's been way to long since I have last updated!! Last time I was announcing Layton is finally peeing on the potty, now I can say he is finally pooping on the potty too!! It's about time, still trying to perfect it but we're getting there!! Lane is also working on potty training, he goes at daycare but won't do it at home yet. We will get there!! Lanes new thing is saying he is pooping in the bathtub.. Even though he has yet to do it. This is what he tells me "I pooped in the bathtub" I say "we don't poop in the bathtub, we poop in the toilet" his response is "not poop toilet, poop bathtub!". This could be a tough one!! I love my boys being little and I'm having a hard time with them growing up so fast! BUT I also can't wait for them to be out of diapers!! We will get there!

I can't possible catch you up over the last, what, 6 months... But I will say we had a VERY good, but busy Christmas! We stayed in for New Years!! Hopefully 2011 brings good things!

Potty Time!

Well I hope I don't jinx this... But LAYTON IS GOING PEE ON THE POTTY. I tried not to push him to use the potty because I didn't want him to rebel. So for the last couple of months we just "tried" out the potty. He would go once in a great while. But it wasn't until Monday that he started using it more. We tired all weekend to get him to go on the potty and he just plain refused to try it!!! I set the potty clock, I went to the bathroom as he was trying, I tried treats and toys. Nothing.. But then out of the blue on Monday afternoon while enjoying some ice cream, he yells at me" MOMMY I HAVE TO PEE!!" So I rushed him to the bathroom expecting him to just sit there and be done but NOPE.. he said Mommy Im peeing. With tears in my eyes I gave him a HUGE cheer and clapping and hoot and hollering!! It was awesome, But I was afraid it was going to be short lived. Little did I know he did it again that evening. That time he was in the bathtub and told me had to go, so I got him out and sure enough he peed again on the potty!! Hooray Layton!!! So far we have been peeing on the potty and only using pull ups at night!! Lets hope it continues..soon it will be poopy pottty time.. How do I do that???

Kansas City

** PICTURES ARE OUT OF ORDER**

Curt and I headed south for some Twins baseball!! We dropped our kids off Thursday night so we could head out early Friday Morning. I let Curt drive most the way because I had such a sinus headache and pressure. I was miserable! But we stopped at a gas station and got a quick fix, atleast it went away during the rest of the drive. When we arrived at our hotel we noticed we could see both The Royals and Chiefs stadium from our hotel room. It was pretty sweet. and It was right across the street. They had one giant parking lots so we decided to buy a few beverages and head over and do some tailgating. We looking pretty silly sitting in the trunk of the car while everyone else had tents, grills, chairs, and games. But none the less, we still had a great time. Friday they told us a huge storm was moving in, large hail and maybe some funnels! Well they could not have been more wrong. The sun was shining, the air was warm and we were ready for some Twins Baseball!!! The game was GREAT! We had awesome seats!! Couldn't have got much better. By the time we got back to the hotel we were beat!!

Saturday was going to be our day to Explore Kansas City but we knew another couple coming down for Saturdays game so we thought maybe we could explore with them. We have no plans of going to the game but plans Change:) The weather was not looking in our favor that day!! We met up with Wade and Jenni Werner! and headed out to do some sight seeing. With a few minor detours we end up at a casino. The police man that politely headed us in the right direction told us of an AWESOME BBQ Join over at the Ameristar Casino. We ordered our food and HOLY MOLY was there food. and boy was it ever good. I recommend it to anyone visiting KC.. The place was called Arthur Bryants and they have joints all over down there!! Then we headed over to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. It was pretty neat!! Lots and Lots of Baseball History!! I would recommend that as well! With the rain still pouring we decide to get back so we can get tickets for Saturdays game. It was bobblehead night so we had to get there early, and stand in the rain!! We didn't know if they would postpone the game but it went on as planned. It was quite the experience!!! Outdoor baseball is the greatest despite the rain! It was awesome!!!! We were planning on hitting up the Power and Lights district but the game went into extra innings and were all beat, we sat down at the Hotel Bar and never moved. We ordered tacos from the taco bell down the road and there we sat!! We lead such exciting lives!! Vacation wears a person out!

Sunday Curt and I had the chance to sit in the Diamond Club behind homeplate! It was awesome!!!! Nothing like service at a baseball game. The weather was a little chilly so I snuggled into my padded seat with my blanket and only moved to go to the bathroom. I had hot choc delievered to me, some food, beer. Whatever we wanted they(the waiters and waitresses!) got for us!! It was nice to just relax and enjoy baseball!! After the game we headed back to the hotel with plans of going shopping. Well we turned on Summer Catch and I was out for the count! After I woke up I had NO motivation to get out of that bed! I felt like a weight was put on me! I told Curt to just go down to the bar and grill and order us some food!! I had supper in bed and didn't move for the rest of the night. Agh.. tough work being on Vacay!!! With the lights out I was sleeping and ready to head back to MN to see my little guys!!

Can't wait to go back with a group!
SUNDAYS GAME

SATURDAYS GAME

FRIDAY NIGHTS GAME

Easter 2010

What a great Easter Weekend!!! I have to say I enjoyed this weekend so much!!!! Lots of fun things to do!! Saturday we started out the day with heading to the community Easter egg hunt. When we arrive at the park Lane spots the eggs. He immediately heads for them. But I had to stop him because I didn't want to be DQed before the hunt actually started. Well the little sneak tried his hardest to get over to them eggs. When they finally gave us the okay to start hunting, Lane got his 5 eggs and was off for more, but rules are rules and we could only get 5. He THREW a fit when I had to take 2 eggs out of his hand and drop them. I understand though, cause a one year old doesn't understand that concept. They had a great time and it was a great kick off to our weekend. Saturday after naps we headed out to the Wingen's for Easter supper. It was great to visit with everyone and the boys had a great time playing with all the cousins!! It is kinda interesting since we have to eat in shifts but it works out great!!:) A house full of love!!! The boys were dirt from head to toe so we headed home and took quick baths and it was off to bed so we could be up for Early Service Sunday.

Easter morning I got the boys up and they found their baskets from the bunny then we kinda rushed off to church. Im exhusted just thinking about it... my boys do not sit well in church!! Lane used too but now he would rather run up in front of church. So when I stop him he is not happy, so I spend the last half of the service in the fellowship hall chasing him around. After church we had breakfast there and headed home to play outside!! By this time I am already pooped!! But we enjoyed a few hours outside playing with the super charged fly ball from the Easter Bunny, I do have to say even the adults (Curt and I) had a GREAT time with the ball.. Do you know how high that little ball can bounce! (Pictures to follow). For dinner the boys and I headed out to the Kahles for Dinner!! We have an excellent meal, then headed outside for another Easter egg hunt. Again the boys had a great time and so did Lindsey and Abby who had their own Easter Egg Hunts, Little kids at heart! Layton, Linds and Abby even had a sprint for the last egg..My dad, Curt and the boys played a little baseball and thats when things started getting a little crazy. Abby knew of this great "trick"... I'll let the pictures explain..(I'll post when I get home!!) I have not laughed so hard in a really long time!!! We had a light supper and then I needed to take my VERY Tired boys home!!!

It was such a great weekend!! I love spring!!!

On the verge of tears at work... AGH!

Wow, what a day. I feel like Im working at a flippin prison with immature inmates!!!!! Well.. Okay Im working at a high school but from what I remember in High School. Things never seemed this bad!!! Really, I am sitting here on the verge of tears and about ready to go tell the principal that things are OUT of control here.. We have a bunch of kids who act like they have had NO lesson on respect and where it is okay to mess around with friends and where it is NOT okay to mess around. They have no respect for teachers, for staff, and for other people around here. They lie and steal and swear. Push and shove and wrestle on the floors. There is a new thing as sexting that is a HUGE problem. I can't believe it. But what sent me over the edge today was the fact that I walk into my 6th hour class, look over see a girl giggling but pay no attention to it. Then I sit down on my seat and find out there is a puddle of water there that I just SAT in. First, it was super embarrassing!!! Second, the kid said it was an accident that he spilt water on my seat. Third, the girl that was giggling ratted him out. and told me he did it while she continues to laugh. Fourth- I had to leave work and drive home with a wet butt to change clothes. sixth- I didn't get my flower seeds planted during that hour. Seventh- The kid comes and confronts me and just chews my butt for making up such a huge lie.. MY GOD.. Kid... you don't like me to begin with and then to pull that and get away with it. This was not like a few dribbles of water but it was a good puddle on the chair! CLEAN IT UP if it was an accident!!! I am just soo sick of kids these days. Its the reason I will raise my kids in a way where they learn respect for others and themselves. AGH..... and to add to my emotions, this Sunday will be 2 years since Chad has been gone. Thursday was a hard day for me because 2 years ago on that day was the last time I seen him alive!! It hurts so incredibly bad!!!!!

Spring is here!

I really need to get better at this blogging thing. But then again there isn't much going on in our life right now. Just looking forward to warmer weather!!

Just have to mention as I am sitting by the computer typing this my lovely Layton just told me, You need to go to bed or go to bed, those are your choices!! Hmmm I wonder where he has heard that from. He has turned into quite the boss man lately, I sure hope this is just a phase!!! Or im really going to need to learn how to rephrase things when I am talking to him. Oh Boy, the journey begins. The little stinker still has no desire to use the potty chair. I hope this phase takes a different turn soon!!

Laner, is well, a smiley happy kid, MOST of the time, He is still a Momma's boy. He has recently just started to talk more, Im not sure the no talking was part of the 2nd Child Syndrome or what. But he always just whined and usually got what he wanted. Now he is really using words more..such as, More, one, two, three, MAAAAAAAAAA, Cookie, No, Mine, Lane, Nose, Eyes.. I was starting to get worried that he wasn't talking but now he is really starting to talk, he still whines but I am trying not to be such a softy and give in to him all the time.

There isn't much to update about me. I have become a fan of the Biggest Loser and now I am really trying hard to become a little healthier. I have really been watching what I eat and I am trying to excerise a little more each day. I wish there was a gym around here with a daycare. Life would be great then!! But life still is great!!!:) Looking forward to playing some Golf, enjoying outdoor baseball, and canNOT wait for sand volleyball. Curt and I are heading to Kansas City at the end of April to watch the Twins take on the Kansas City Royals. GO TWINS!!!

Thats it for now. I will try to update once our life gettings a little more exciting!!

Its back in the bank..

Just to inform you that my money is back in the bank! Wow was that a pain in the rear end!!! I wish I could find the person who decided to steal $2200 from me! Im glad it all worked out okay.. Just a little boring update on the weekend.. Saturday the boys and I hung out at home, I got flowers delievered to the house :) Awesome surprise. and then later that evening Tara came over so Curt and I could enjoy some time out. We went to Mankato putzed around for a bit then went to eat at BWW. It was nice to just get away. Around this time last year we were starting to get to know each other and hang out every other weekend. I could not be happier with the way things turned out!! He is such a great man:) Anyways we came home and watched a movie we were both too tired to finish it so we headed to bed. An exciting evening :)Sunday the boys and I started the holiday with breakfast at Grannies. It was nice to treat my boys to some strawberry pancakes. We then headed to the farm to spend some time with my Grandparents. The boys love visiting with them and its amazing how fast they transform into children themselves when the kids come out! Its always fun. Grandpa bought a heart shaped pizza and thats what we had for dinner. After dinner Layton made his way out to the barn with Travis to see all the new baby sheep. That pretty much sums up my weekend.. Haha just kidding. I had the day off on Monday and since I broke a tooth on Friday I decided I better go to the dentist. I dropped the boys off at Daycare and headed to Hutch. The dentist decided that I needed a crown and made the tooth in 5 minutes. Amazing if you ask me. It was pretty painless. I was nervous because who ISN'T nervous going to the dentist but I guess after surviving two c-sections the dentist isn't so bad. Anyways, I was in and out and on my way with a numb mouth. Needless to say I wish I still had a numb mouth because my tooth is causing my extreme pain!!! I hope nothing else is wrong.. agh. Makes me cringe at the thought of going back! (wait it wasn't that bad was it??)..

Well I better check on Jamie (Laytons name for tonight) He seems to be finding horses in every closest!

Signing off......Katie (the name Layton has given me for the evening)

Indentity Theft

I learned the hard way today. I went up to the Flower Shop in Winthrop to order some balloons for the boys for Valentines day. And I gave them my debit card and it was declined.. Twice. So I thought what the heck, I know there is money in there so whats going on. Well I went back up to work and logged onto my online banking and I see I am -$1400 in the hole!! WHAT IN THE WORLD!!!! I go to take a closer look and someone went on a shopping spree using my account number in Austin Texas. Surely wasn't me. So I called the bank right away and they locked my account. AGH! Seriously people!! Why do you have to make other peoples lives a living hell just so you can have what you want. Needless to say the Diaper and Milk I was gonna buy after work had to wait because I have NO MONEY! or no debit card! I can't wait until the bank fixes this problem so I can go on with my happy life!

When will I see Green??

Sorry for the lack of updates. With Winter comes a lot of time indoors so I haven't had much to discuss. Today we are getting another blasting with this winter dust. And Im beginning to wonder if I will ever see the beautiful green grass again. Its so depressing. But anyways, On to bigger and better things..

The boys are growing like weeds..Lane is really shooting out the words and its fun to hear him learn new words but then again, I am missing my baby!! Where did he go!?!? Layton and him are really starting to play well together. They wrestle and fight and pick on each other. Oh Gosh, I guess the fun is starting!! Believe me they do play nice together too. When Lane isn't picking on his big brother he is yanking on my clothes is with famous "UNh unH!! I think he is used to getting his way when he does that. Layton is really into being a big boy (that includes time outs too!), he loves playing games and putting together puzzles. Its great to see him be able to put together a puzzle and then be so proud of his work!! Pretty soon he will be going to school.. Ok. I don't even want to think about that yet. Next big thing for Layton will be potty training. He really has no desire to go on the big boy potty. I even tried lightening McQueen undies. I need that potty training book that says you can potty train them in a weekend!! I better find it!

Well thats it for now, this Momma is looking forward to spring. I'm hoping to hit the golf course as soon as it opens. Also continue to play a little volleyball and hopefully spend LOTS and LOTS of time outdoors.. Maybe even get Layton on the Golf Course!!! Update when I have more exciting things to tell you.. Hopefully it is that Layton is potty trained!

Its been a while!

Well.. It has been a few months since my last update and a lot has changed. The boys are growing like weeds. Makes me wonder where my babies went! Lane is on the move and is still a Momma's boy. I love it though. He also is entering the tantrum stage which is kind of funny to watch. When he doesn't get what he wants he just lays on the floor.. not really screaming..more like a cute wimper but its funny to see him gently lay down. Layton has figured out how to push my buttons and chooses to not listen to me. And when he is in trouble he will say in the cutest voice. "I say sorry mommy" or "I love you mommy, I love you" Does that always work.. no.. cause Mom has caught on to it. 2 minutes in time out won't hurt him..or me! hehe.

The boys and I have big news. We moved to Gaylord!! How exciting. We are enjoying it and Layton really enjoys it because he has a big boy bed. No more sleeping with Mommy :). He loves his new bed! and I really like it too!! So far the move has been good!:) Looking forward to being back in Gaylord.

Thats all I really have time for now. Hopefully I can get some pictures up soon. My computer crashed. I had a virus and my hard drive went out. so It pretty much took care of my computer. Its fixed now but I don't have wireless internet yet. hopefully soon!! I'll try to update more often!

Lane's first birthday party

Lane's first birthday party

Kansas-

Well now that I am feeling better I can write on here!! The Bauer Clan made a big trip to Kansas last week!! A few of my cousins, sister and Brayden, Layton and I decided we could drive through the night. We left shortly after I got home from volleyball because I wouldn't miss a game unless I was REALLY sick..(I'll get to that in the next entry!). Off we went... stopped in Mankato to pick up Megan and then the trip began, only for a brief stop in Minnesota Lake where the Festag festivle was taking place. I think that sneaky cop thought I was a drunk because shortly after leaving the city limits I was pulled over for going a few miles per hour over the speed limit, once we noticed I had kids in the car and were on a road trip he let us go with a warning and we were uninterupted the rest of the way! We made a few pit stops along the way but nothing major, I drove most the trip until maybe the last hour and a half then I had to let someone else drive.. It was hard giving up that control. Anyways, we made it there safely. We spent the next few days hanging out with the family. It was a lot of fun until Saturday (day of the wedding) when we decided to go shopping. I was starting to get a sore throat but didn't think much of it, I was bong and determinded to have a good time! So we went to the mall, Layton acted like a two year old so I was starting to get frustrated plus I was slowly starting to feel worse and worse, AND THEN, I watch Allison get her ears pierced and I think that was the icing on the cake.. I found my mom and the rest of the gang and sat down to eat with them, after debating if I was really hungry I decided Layton looked hungry and was off to get him some pizza, I ordered and was waiting to pay when it HIT ME, I was about to pass out. I called me sister over but she thought I was doing some funny wave and waved back to me. I then did the "GET OVER HERE NOW" Wave and she came over and took care of my bill since I was on the verge of falling over right there in the food court. Thank the Good Lord I made it to my table, put my head down and prayed to GOd I didn't spew all over the place.. I felt more light headed than anything. I was told I was as white as a Ghost and insisted we LEAVE NOW. I took a little sip of 7up and then had enough energy to walk to the car. I had to get better!!! the big wedding was that evening.. how could I make the 10 hour trip for this wedding and get SICK!! I survived the wedding and was feeling ok, (lots of cold medicine). Had a few bits to eat at the reception and t hen Kt and I decided to take the boys back to the hotel so the babysitters could come, but once I got to the hotel I knew there was no going back to the dance for me. I was totally bummed but i felt so crappy it was a good choice to stay away from there. The boys and I went to bed and I was feeling worse and worse!!! Everyone had a great time at the wedding while I caught my Zzzzz's! Sunday I got up with an extremely sore throat and a very sore neck. I knew it was time to go, so once I rounded up the gang, made a quick stop in Augusta to stay good bye and we were off, back to MN and the LONGEST 10 hour car ride of my life!!!!! I was in so much pain it was horrible, once we arrived in MN my mom met me at my cousins house and took me straight to the ER were I spent the next 3.5 hours, IV, Blood Tests and a lot of waiting around. Finally a dr came in and told me I had Influenza, she mentioned the swine flu but we will never know if thats what I had or not. They do not test people who aren't dying. All she gave me was some pain meds and I was sent home! The next few days consisted of lots of sleeping and missing my children!!!

More summer pictures..

Lil Laner Hanging out...
The day after Laytons birthday I went to test drive cars in Shakopee and I came home with this.. a 2008 Mercery Milan. I had no intentions on buying a car that day but little did I know that I was dealing with a great salesman.. OH WAIT.. thats their job.. But i like the car and I'm not driving a mini van anymore. I feel much cooler and younger!

Here is Laner at the pool. We are waiting for his big brother to get done with lessons.. his nickname is cheeseballer... Don't ask..its just his name!

here is layton with his teacher Hannah. The first week he cried!!! the second week he put armies on and jumps right in!!!

Lane with marks on his head and nose from the playpen..

Here is layton working hard..Little stinker is all I have to stay!! What is so fun about toilet paper!!

This is the shirt my mom got for Layton... He always says he is "THE BOSS"...

Brayden and Lane enjoying a little ride in the bucket!

Happy Birthday Layton

Wow.. Abby informed me the last time I was on here was May 1st!! Oops.. Sorry.. With the new farmtown app on facebook I rarely get time to go on here.. Ha just kidding. Anyways, our summer has been pretty eventful all ready. We had Layton's 2nd Birthday Party. Can you believe it..He is 2 already!!! The day of his birthday Him and I enjoyed a day to ourselves. We took Lane out to Wingens then we headed to the Minnesota Zoo. Layton had a blast. He loves animals. His favorite part of the zoo was the farm.. Why wouldn't it be. We can only drive 3 miles to see a farm but thats the part of the zoo he enjoyed the most! After the zoo we headed out to my grandparents farm to see the surprise my mom got all the kids. It was a John Deere Gator!! Layton was so excited to see it, s ince it was his birthday he got the joy of the first viewing!:) (Picture below). Then we had drive in for supper, and invited a few family over for ice cream cake!! It was an awesome day and I look forward to many more birthday like that. Now I am planning Lane's first birthday!! Oh Boy... can you believe that!!

That weekend we had Layton's birthday party. It was a nice day also. He got lots of toys and outfits and even a John Deere birthday cake!! Pretty cool huh.. I decided its going to be my tradition to get my kids cool birthday cakes. Last year Layton had a cool baseball cake, now the problem is..what kind of Cake am I going to get Lane!!!!! i'll try to post pictures once I figure it out!