Thursday, October 30, 2008

Our Friend Bear

A few weeks ago I decided to focus all of my energy on potty training Josiah. Someone had suggested using a stuffed animal as an example so he could see what he was suppose to do. So, I grabbed a teddy bear from the toy box, fitted him with under-roos and showed Josiah how "Bear" went potty.

The focus on potty training ended quickly, but not the friendship between Josiah and "Bear". Now they do almost everything together...







Now I just have to figure out how to get "Bear" on the airplane!



**Speaking of airplanes, we'll be getting on ours a week from today! Can you believe it?

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Where has the time gone?

Just arrived







6 months and counting













1st birthday






18 months old









Can you believe that today our little man turns 2?!

Friday, October 10, 2008

27 days and counting...


We've bought our tickets. Yep, its official. We are off to Morocco again. We'll be there this time for a year. We leave November 6th, in the morning. We're super blessed with a stop in Ireland on our way to Morocco. Ya, that's right, Ireland. I know you're jealous! Can you believe it, I get to go to Ireland!!! I am pretty stinkin' excited if you can't tell. I'm excited to get back to Morocco again too. We have so many friends there and it is one of my most favorite places to be. Not to mention the boys are going to love it. So, thats the news. Let the countdown begin.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Haircuts


I gave all my boys haircuts the other day. Aren't they handsome?!!!

Sunday, October 5, 2008

San Juan Islands

Last weekend for our anniversary Joey and I were blessed with an opportunity to head up to the San Juan Islands for a few days. It was my first time away from the boys ever, and a much needed time away with my hubby. We enjoyed ourselves a ton. The San Juan's are beautiful.


We went on a hike, on a bunch of walks, and we rented kayak's and went out around Friday Harbor. Here I am with the Ferry.

We stayed on Orcas Island, in a little place called Deer Harbor.

We also got to eat lots of yummy ice cream since the kiddos weren't with us to have to share. We don't like to share our ice cream. Joey almost chopped this guys head off!

We would highly recommend heading up to the islands, they really are great. In fact we're thinking of going every year for our anniversary. Maybe doing a little camping, or living it up in another plush resort. Thanks Mom and Dad for making this trip possible. We had way too much fun...

Thursday, September 25, 2008

4 years ago today...




Happy Anniversary Love. Thanks for being so wonderful, I'm am amazed at all we've been given and blessed with, and I'm looking forward to each adventure the Lord is sure to bring our way!
I Love You!

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

The Fair

On Saturday we gathered the family together and headed out to the Puyallup Fair. It is the western Washington State fair. Tons of fun, good food, crazy rides, camels. Ya, they have camels. Anyway, like any good blogger I forgot the camera. So the only picture I have is this one taken when we got home.


They had free face painting there so Josiah went to have his face painted. If you can't tell its a dolphin. I was hoping he'd get something manly like a shark, or maybe a train. Well, the lady doing the face painting wouldn't really listen to me, she was really focused on Josiah and what he wanted. I tried to tell her the kid doesn't really talk yet, but she wouldn't listen. Man, what is up with these people who listen to the kids when its the parents who obviously know what their kids want?!! So anyway, when he saw the dolphin he pointed to it and said "phishey" and that's the thing she went with. He misses his "phishey" still, yesterday when I got him up he was pointing to his face saying "phishey all done?" Pretty stinkin' cute if you ask me!

While we were there Joey convinced me to go on a super crazy ride with him. Its called the slingshot and it looks a little bit like this:


Yes, I really did go on that. I actually enjoyed myself, which I wasn't expecting and I didn't get sick. Praise the Lord! Josiah and Benson stayed down below with Gramps and Grammy. Josiah started to cry when we went and sat down but as soon as we took off he was laughing at his crazy parents. I confess I had to keep my eyes closed and only opened them for just a moment. The quick peak I got was a nice one of the entire fair, but the speed at which the ground was coming toward me was a little too much for my little tummy so I shut those eyes up tight!

All in all it was a great day and we are excited about next year when the fair comes back. You'll have to come up and join us, maybe we can ride the slingshot together! :-)