Josh is 2 1/2

I am not sure how this slipped right by my conscience mind but Josh is now 2 1/2 years old. Perhaps it was just denial that our baby is getting so big. He is definitely our rough and tumble little "big" guy but at the same time has his moments where he wants to do just what big sister is doing whether it be dressing up or putting babies to sleep. Of course, often times, the babies get a whacked on the head or really patted to sleep. Over the past six months, it has been great watching Josh grow and change. We now get to hear bits and pieces about what happened during his day. We also know that his best friends are Rossie, Anna Beth and Barret. They love playing fire trucks together. Sounds like the sophomore class boys should also start their own air guitar band! He picks up so many things from his friends at school and his sister and is quite the little talker. In fact, lately, I think he talks every bit as much as Emma. It is impossible to get a word in edgewise with those two and even more impossible to listen to everything, which is what they both want. I am working on completing a questionnaire with Josh like I have done with Emma in the past so I will post those responses soon. Also coming up is 5 (or more) things about Josh so be on the lookout.

Museum of Discovery

Last winter, the Museum of Discovery was closed for renovations. Before they closed, we had visited on several occasions and while the kids had fun, it definitely needed to be updated. After being closed for 9 months, the museum reopened in January. A couple of weekends ago, the kids and I headed over to check out the newly renovated Museum of Discovery and we were not disappointed. There is one area for kids 5 and under, which is where we started. I think this area is still a work in progress because it was pretty much the same. However, we spent a little bit of time in there before I urged Emma and Josh to check out the other exhibits with the promise that we could come back. As it turns out, they had so much fun in all the other exhibits that they never wanted to go back to that area.

There is so much more hands on then there was previously so even if they didn't completely understand, they loved all the things they could touch. In addition to all the exhibits, we also watched a science demonstration that Emma said was her favorite part. I tried to feed her the answers to the questions but she wouldn't shout them out. I think that the exhibit both kids liked the best was the one about the body. There is one area where you run in front of a screen and it tells you how fast you are, you can also check your balance, heart rate, how much blood is in your body and it goes on. By far, the favorite part of this exhibit to Josh was the area that demonstrated how fast a sneeze travels. There are doors that you open and when you do, you get sneezed on. He loved it and did it over and over and over again! As it turns out we didn't even get to see the entire museum before it was closing so we'll definitely have to make another trip.

Some of our favorite Sesame Street Friends!


Not sure they have a future in news since they were more interested in seeing themselves!

Wordless Wednesday - Caught in a Spider's Web!

Strutting!

While at the zoo, Josh wanted to walk every now and then instead of riding in the wagon. I don't think words can do the following video justice so enjoy. He was cracking Brad and I up!

Black Eye

Josh recently had a run in with a table at school and the table won hands down. I received a text from Brad while I was waiting on my flight out of San Francisco saying that Josh had hurt his eye but he was okay. After I landed in Little Rock and was on my way home, Brad called to warn me that it was pretty bad. I never imagined it would be so swollen and it was the first thing he pointed out to me when I got home; as if I could miss that. Poor little guy could barely see but we had been told that he acted fine all day and the only time he cried was right after he hit the table. He is so tough and now he looks it too! I am just hoping the eye clears up before school pictures next week.

Birthday Party Fun

Anna, Libby's little sister, turned 2 on February 18th and we were lucky enough to get to celebrate with her. The party was a Minnie Mouse theme and they had the cutest decorations. Their were Minnie Mouse ears for the girls and Mickey Mouse for the boys. There were a few games before pizza and the most delightful little treat; strawberries topped with sweetened cream cheese and graham cracker crumbs. Yummo! After dinner, it was time for cake. We sang and then Anna went to blow out her candles but had a little help from her friend Josh. In order to capture it on another camera or video, we sang again and this time Josh was not going to be outdone. As soon as we hit the last note, he went in there and blew out Anna's candles. She kind of gave him this look like "What's the deal?" but didn't mind otherwise. After treats and opening presents, we danced with some of our favorite Nickelodeon characters on the Wii. Josh was funny because he just sat there and watched the TV or everybody else but didn't care to dance. I think he was just biding his time until he could take a spin on Anna's new plasma car; that may just be his impetus/reward to potty train. Thanks for letting us help celebrate Anna!

Best friends!

The Birthday Girl!

President's Day Weekend

We got a visit from PaPa and MeMa over President's Day weekend. The week leading up to their visit, it was pretty much all they could talk about. In fact, their upcoming visit prevented Emma from being able to take a nap at school. Now if you'll buy that, I've got some ocean front property in Arizona to sell you. Anyhow, I digress. They had just arrived when we got home Friday night and I think Emma and Josh would have busted through the restraints on their carseats if possible. That night, MeMa sang songs with Josh and played his guitar; he was definitely MeMa's boy the entire weekend after that. The weather wasn't the best on Saturday so we hung around the house before the kids and I headed off to Anna Banana's 2nd birthday party. The following morning I was off bright and early to catch a flight to San Francisco for a conference so I missed the rest of the visit but from the sounds of it and the photos, I think everybody had a great time.

Sunday afternoon, they took a trip down to the river to the newish Two Rivers Bridge. On the way over the bridge, Emma spotted a turtle and was so excited to tell me about it on the phone. On the other side of the bridge is a great big grassy area and from what I hear, they wore themselves out running around. The next day was beautiful as well so they headed outside where both Emma and Josh demonstrated their ability to hit a ball off a tee. Now, the question is where do I find some girl's softball in Little Rock. Again, I digress. To end out the fun weekend with PaPa and MeMa, they went out to eat at the Purple Cow and must have eaten well because both kids got some purple ice cream for dessert. I think it is safe to say they had lots of fun and cannot wait to see PaPa and MeMa again. In fact, after I got home Tuesday evening, Josh gave me about 10 minutes and then he was looking for Grandma. We hope to see them again soon!