A Mother's Love

Who would have ever thought that you would be the love of our lives! Each day you amaze us and just when we thought we can't love you anymore, we realize that we love you more and more each day. You are a great teacher and thank you for teaching us (okay really me b/c your Dad is already all these nice things) to be more patient, understanding and kind. Despite your refusal to try new foods, sit still, listen to us and your terrible 2s temper tantrus, you are the best son a mother and father could ever dream of having. We are very proud of you and love you so much that it sometimes hurts Lerue.

Let's Party!

We celebrated Joshua's birthday at Monkey Joe's with 11 other toddlers. All of the kids had a blast climbing, sliding, jumping and running around the play center. I'm not sure who was more tired, the kids or their parents! After running around for practically 2 hours, we had pizza, cookie cake and cupcakes. Joshua attempted to blow out his candles and we were impressed that he almost did it by himself, but his Dad provided a little hot air so the wax wouldn't drip onto the cake. Below are pictures from the party.

Joshua and Connor climbing up one of the slides

Joshua, Tim, Rowan and Connor going down one of the slides.

Joshua, Rowan and Tim riding the icecream truck - "hands up!"

A thirsty bunch - Joshua, Stephanie, TT, Kevin and Harrison (it's no wonder the boys are so thirsty!)

Kevin and Harrison having a water break

Joshua having a water break

The Ladies - Jenn and Kate and Hollis and Kerri

J-man getting ready to blow out his candles


J-man - he's not scared to eat some cookie cake!

A Hot Summer Day at the Pool

On Sunday, we cooled down at the pool. It wasn't as exhausting as his party the day before, but going to the pool is a lot of work since J-man is on the "go go go" non-stop. Joshua likes to go to the pool. This is his second pool season and he enjoys it even more this year than last year. His favorite things to do are go down the slide, play with other kids, especially his buddy Harrison, and play with his water toys. Look how he's grown in the past year!



Joshua and me when he's 13 months. Notice that I have to hold him at all times b/c who knows what he's going to do. He's so cute and chubby in this picture. Love his belly and little rolls.




Notice how Joshua's thinned out some. He's a big boy now and can play w/o us holding on to him every second on the steps now. Kevin and Joshua are filling up his water gun. He's about to get in trouble b/c he keeps trying to drink the water and we won't let him b/c it's just gross.




Joshua had to put his water gun away b/c he kept trying to drink the water. "Away, away Joshua."



Greg and Harrison Weber and Joshau and Kevin playing in the pool afer just going down the slide for the 20th time. The kids LOVE the slide.




Harrison and Joshua having a good time playing on the steps of the pool. They love to splash each other!

What are you looking for Joshua?

There's your turtle!

We had such a nice birthday weekend. The party was a huge success and a lot of fun. Opening gifts and the party coupled with pool time made an awesome weekend for Joshua. Thanks to everyone who made his birthday so special!

I love Birthday Presents

Joshua turned 2 on Friday and we celebrated by going to the doctor for his 2-year well check up. No shots, so it wasn't too bad of a visit. The doctor said he's doing really well, and the only thing we need to work on is his eating - shocker! After the doctor appointment, we came home and went to the pool. Boy, did he have fun. We were there for almost 2 hours playing with Ali (little girl across the street - she is 5 and loves Joshua) and then later w/ Harrison and Greg. After the pool, we came home, had some dinner and opened up a few gifts. Here he is with his duck , bird and owl. I asked him, what does the owl say and he replied "whooo."