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Yes, I really am going to write about this miraculous event! :)
Today marks, not only Owen turning 25 months old...but today he went potty on the toilet for the first time! YAY! I know we still have a long road ahead of us, but this gets us one step closer to abandoning diapers. Anyways...please humor me as I go into play-by-play.
Whenever Owen feels like sitting on either the actual toilet or his potty chair (he refers to both as the "pot") we gladly let him. Tonight he sat on the toilet, then his potty chair...then we basically thought he was playing a game delaying the inevitable diaper/jammies/bed, so we told him it was time for his diaper. To which he responded, "No...pot." He sat back down on his potty chair and suddenly started to let it happen! How exciting for us...we cheered and praised him and let him flush it down the toilet!
Cheers to more potty training success!

Dance - Week 2

Owen attended his 2nd week of dance class and it went very well. He is already getting more comfortable with the other children in class. During a "march" across the room, Owen gladly held hands with the little girl standing next to him (last week he wouldn't). The activites for week two were very similar to week one...some stretching (accomplished by asking the kids to tickle down their legs...pretty cute), dancing with scarves, ring around the rosie, and marching across the room. All of the children seem to really enjoy the class.

First night of dance

Owen started his "dance class" tonight for the fall/winter season. The class is just for 2 year olds and right now there are just four children in the group (the class is held on various other days and times as well). The class is called "Jump Starts"...the children will be getting a jump start on their gross motor skills. Parents are encouraged to join in until their child feels comfortable participating alone (Jake and I got to take turns tonight). The teacher said it was a successful first night! There wasn't a whole lot of structure...but there were no tears and no misbehaving children. Below are a couple pictures we were able to get.

MN State Fair

We visited the "Great Minnesota Get-Together" on Friday, September 3rd. The weather was a bit chilly...both windy and overcast, but at least it didn't rain! We ate lots of food and wandered around for almost 8 hours! Here are a few pictures from the day.

Just us!

Here we are...

2-year photos

We love our photographer! Here is a peek at some of Owen's 2-year photos.

Two!

Well, here I am again...catching up to what happened. August was a very busy month for us. I think we only had one weekend day that we didn't have something going on...and of course we took full advantage of that and had a relaxing day at home!

Although we attended many fun events over the month, our hightlight had to be Owen turning 2! We had a fun construction-themed party for him and were very happy to celebrate with those that could attend. Here are a few pictures from the day.

Owen and his "God-siblings"...Dawson and Kylie. Owen's friends were helping him open presents! :)First time sitting on his tractor!And this is how he likes to use the tractor...daily...as he watches Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! I guess this is more comfortable than the couch.Oh and he loves to "ba-shoom"...he is a little fearful of the real vacuum, but I actually think this is helping.