1.31.2011

"HUGS!"

They've figured out how to hug each other and it is SO CUTE.

They announce: "HUGS!" and run at each other.

Then Natalie squeals: "AGAIN PEEZ!" and they erupt into giggle fits.

Could life be any sweeter than watching THAT?!



Another "HUGS!" about to happen...

1.28.2011

The Front End Loader gets a job.

I came home from a big Wal-Mart trip and Joshua and Natalie were ready to help unload! Seriously. They always help me, but this time it took on a whole new meaning. "Now look Natalie, we have to get all the boxes in here."
Success!
Complete with the "Beep Beep Beep" backing up noise.
He was SO SERIOUS about it.

Lowering his load:
"There you go, ma'am."
The next load:
And on and on they went....my too funny lil' helpers! ;)

1.26.2011

Pop-Pop comes to visit!

We were so blessed recently to have our PopPop come spend a weekend with our family!

Joining in on reading time!
Working with the muffins on their scripture memory & catchecism after breakfast: And oh my, what is this LARGE birthday gift?!
He was soooo excited just to sit on...though it still hadn't even been put together yet!
Building roads with PopPop:
Thanks to PopPop for assembling this wonderful gift!
Joshua says: "YESSSS!"
Chats with Natalie:

Whatta ham.
And no evening would be complete without the "Hallelujah Dance". Somehow Joshua convinced PopPop to join in....

There was some serious dancing going on!!



Thanks for such a great visit, PopPop!!

1.24.2011

Joshua's birthday, part 3! Guess what we finally did?!

We had a BIG day at the nearby museum where...
HOORAY! We finally got to ride the CHOO-CHOO TRAIN!!






Getting to ring the bell and "drive" the train!

T-r-y-i-n-g to get a family photo where we're ALL looking and ALL smiling...
Not. happening.
LOL! Why doesn't anyone else have this problem?!
On to the Barnyard!
Biggest potbellied pigs ever!

Natalie was practicing all of her animal sounds that she's been learning...


Petting the very loud Donkey...

The Caboose!


Playing on the drums!
And the sandbox. Possibly a bigger hit than the train. I think it had something to do with alllll those TRUCKS!
Scoping out the scene:


"I BIZZEEEE mama!"
(and cute too!)



On to see the reptiles...

Mmmm, snakes!

"Making" weather:
And, on to the train again!

Mama in the mirror...


Finally, happy birthday, sweet boy!! We love you!