2010 Flower & Patio Show

My very sweet husband brought Joshua and I to the 2010 Flower & Patio Show on Saturday. It was fantastic to see so many gorgeous flowers with my guys. The landscapes were based on novels this year, whish was such an interesting concept. I was so inspired to get my hands in the dirt at home, enjoy the spring sunshine, and grow some flowers of our own. We even took two laps through the gardens. Consequently, Joshua was very sleepy on the way home, as you can see from the picture.

No More Carrots

I can't believe Joshua is already five months old! He is a strapping 17 pounds and 27 1/2 inches long now. Imagine, growing two inches in a single month. I wish I could still do that.
To celebrate his fifth monthaversary, we started introducing new foods to him. He had carrots and made yucky faces and (to be honest) a couple of gaggy sounds. I was suprised since I like carrots so much, but Mike doesn't like carrots. On day 2, Joshua cried out when he saw the carot puree container and definitely didn't enjoy eating it. We sang several choruses of "No More Carrots" and stopped the carrot experiment. He's been eating oatmeal cereal instead for three days now. He likes that even more than the rice cereal that was his first food. Tomorrow, we'll introduce sweet potatoes.

Rolling Over & Talking

This week, we enjoyed a couple of wonderful firsts! For example, Joshua has begun rolling from his tummy to his back. He "pet" Daisy for the first time. God bless her, her only reaction to the hair grasping was to look at me for some assistance. Joshua also said, "Moo" to Mike when they were playing with his little stuffed cow. He's growing so quickly!

Visiting Family

We had a great time visiting family last week for a whirlwind weekend trip. It was the first time Joshua had met his cousins, aunts, and uncles in person. He set a new record for smiling and jolliness. Plus, he was the best baby traveller ever, not even crying during the flights.

As I expected, everyone agreed that Joshua looks just like Mike. It was a pleasure for me to see Memere leaning over Joshua to talk to him, Pepere making him giggle, Ezra and Emma reading to him, Uncles Jeff and Ken snuggling him and making him laugh, and all Melanie's girls teaching him how to play. We all enjoyed singing Wonder Wall along with Ezra's guitar playing.

4 Month Portrait

Yesterday, Joshua and I went to the mall to get his 4th month portaits. He did a great job and enjoyed the charming animal sounds of the photographer as much as I did. He is lots of fun and smiles at people so readily.

First Haircut

Joshua had his first haircut today! He did a marvelous job sitting in the chair. I was so pleased with the very gentle and talented lady who did the trimming and photography. She made the whole experience so fun for both of us.


Isn't it amazing how quickly little ones grow?

Ready for the Snow

We had a big snowstorm last night and more snow expected today. Joshua is all ready - just look at his fancy hat!