Incorrect. But Cute.

Andrew: Hey! I just saw an enchiuaua! (chiuaua)

Josh: Can I have some pepperyummy? (pepperoni)

Josh: Airplanes fly to the airpork.

The Problem Solver

We call Josh our Problem Solver. If there is an obstacle, he will find a way to overcome it. Take for instance this Capri Sun. I said he couldn't have one. So what does he do? Behind my back, he takes one anyway, finds a pair of scissors, cuts a slot to make room for the straw, and drinks it. Problem solved.

Disneyland Trip!

The boys and I took a trip to see Grandma, and Grandma took us to Disneyland! It was a perfect/precious/priceless three days. The weather was lovely, the crowds were low, and I was over the first-trimester - we had a blast! I think I love Disneyland even more now that I am an adult - it is a magical place! Main Street opened a 1/2 hour before the park opened - a nice way to take it all in. They have a fun opening ceremony each morning.

We were able to meet with a few of our Disney friends:

I wore my Utah sweatshirt and I heard many random "Go Utes!"

Mickey was the first character we saw at the park and I love Josh's amazement.
Waiting for the Pixar Parade at California Adventure. A must see!

The boys loved the monorail. And here is Josh's "tail" (or so we tricked him into believing it was) - I had a bad grocery store experience a couple of weeks before our trip where Josh ran away from me at the checkout stand...and out of the store...and into the parking lot. I couldn't keep up with him and it was so scary. The next day, I bough this harness - it has come in handy many times.
Riding in the caboose of the Disney Railway

Here is the good big brother humoring his mother and the grumpy little brother tired of all the pictures!
And here's another grumpy Josh

Josh conked out each night with his monorail and Daisy & Donald Duck.

Andrew's favorite ride was Pirates of the Caribbean. Josh's was Gadget's Go Coaster in Toon Town. Thanks Mom for a fun trip!!

p.s. I gave myself many pats on the back this trip because we had such a low-stress, magical trip. First, we went during the off season (a week before the Spring Break crowds come); second, we arrived at each park a half hour early so we were able to ride most of the long-wait rides first thing and be done before the park got really crowded (we went back to our hotel during the middle of the day to eat lunch and take a nap!); third, I read the Unofficial Guide to Disneyland and subscribed to RideMax - we didn't wait in lines and we were able to have lots of down time.

Life is a Miracle

I felt an unmistakable kick today - amazing.

Andrew's Valentine

Andrew got this valentine from a cute red-headed girl in his class (who, by the way, I often see him sitting by when I volunteer in his class):


When we got home, Andrew said matter-of-factly, "(Sigh.) I guess she loves me. I like her, too."

I mean, how cute is that?

"I mean, I'm already pregnant. What other shenanigans can I get into?"

(Line from the movie "Juno.")

Yes, baby #3 is due in August!

Other than being a lazy bum for the past couple of months, I'm feeling great...and so blessed. We had an early ultrasound (at 7 weeks) and I was able to hear a strong heartbeat at my appointment this morning. I'm now officially ready to celebrate!

Urban Sledding

Children's Museum

Living Planet Aquarium

We have a pass to the Aquarium, here are the boys watching the pool of Sting Rays:

Christmas 2009

Christmas Eve, the traditional PJ's and Christmas book and feeding the reindeer:

"Silent Night" by Thomas Kinkade

The Loot:

Andrew's Christmas wish: Bakugan

They both got Mickey Mouse ornaments for Christmas this year because this was their first year going to Disneyland.

Josh's favorite present, a superman T-shirt

Christmas morning wouldn't be complete without a Joshy tantrum

Daddy's favorite present, a Superman T-shirt. You never outgrow the super hero stage, apparently

Grandma & Grandpa got them these reversible capes, one side is Batman and the other side is Spider man - awesome!

This was the first year that Andrew really got the concept. This resulted in his first sleepless Christmas Eve. At about 1 am, I heard him crying so I went to check on him. He said he was so excited that he couldn't sleep. I tried to lay down with him to help him fall asleep, didn't work. After a couple of hours, I let him go downstairs and watch "Mickey's Christmas". He still didn't really sleep, so we all ended up opening presents at 6 am.

Joshy Turns 3!

Per Josh's request, we had Santa cupcakes. We embrace the Christmas birthday around here.









Fun facts about Joshua:

• He loves to watch the Justice League with his Dad. Superman and Batman are his favorite super heroes.
• His favorite color is blue. His favorite food is orange juice.
• He rules our house and we let him.
• There isn't a day that goes by that he doesn't say, "I want to hold you." He is my sweet cuddler - it's still serious business to him.
• He loves his grandmas