Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Algonquin 2011

 Can't complain about the view out here! 



 Clara is almost potty trained, she used it faithfully the entire trip, and she loved all the encouragement. :-)
We had a great time in Algonquin with some of our closest friends, especially nice since we all have kids around the same age. They kept each other busy all day, everyday:0) 
Clara was still a bit small to take on hikes, she would trip over tree roots, and wanted to be carried (she isn't light anymore!)

  Almost everyday was a beach day!


Lauren, Ethan, and Jack caught fish that were big enough to eat! 

4 comments:

Bethany said...

I like the family picture under the umbrella.

Good job on the fish, Ethan!

Jacinda Vandenberg said...

Did you say Clara was almost potty trained?! How old is she?! I think she's younger than my Charity. I'd love to know of any tips you might have-it sounds like you know what you're doing! I haven't got a clue....

MVD said...

Jacinda, she pretty much trained herself. It wasn't nearly this easy with my first two! The only thing I did differently this time was start with the potty, leaving it out in the kitchen and asking her if she'd like to use it throughout the day. Once she realized she could make herself go she liked it, and now if she asks me to "go" and she is successful and her underwear is dry she is rewarded with a gummy bear, which actually she doesn't even seem to care about, but she sure likes the praise she gets from her brother and sister:-)

MVD said...

btw Clara turned two in March.