The World's Newest Banana-Lover

It's so much fun when your baby enjoys new foods. To say Joshua likes bananas would be a huge understatement. He tried to suck every last molecule of banana and cereal off the spoon! So far, here is the tally of good foods: bananas, apricots, pears, peaches, peas, green beans, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and butternut squash. Avocados are just okay. Carrots are terrible.

Waving, Singing, and Batmen

This week, Joshua started waving at people! He started doing it at the Bible study nursery, but Mike and I saw it later that evening. It's so cute! Joshua is so friendly- so smiley with his two beautiful teeth, too. We really enjoy his sweet and happy personality.

Mike and I have noticed that our little music lover is singing now. Joshua has a good singing voice, even without singing specific words yet! He sang with a couple of the American Idol contestants this week and sings with us at home, too. Those children's songs (On Top of Old Smokey, BINGO, She'll be Coming Round the Mountain, Ole Susanna) are such fun to sing and play on guitar. We added a couple of special verses to She'll be Coming Round the Mountain in honor of my mom: She'll be wearing pink pajamas and She'll be wearing fuzzy black socks...

Last night, I heard Mike singing, "Nah, nah, nah, na Batmen!" in the living room while I was cooking dinner. When I peeked in, he and Joshua were sitting upside down on the couch with heads down, laughing. It was such a precious moment. Mike is so much fun and so sweet as a husband AND inventive and playful as a daddy, too. What a treasure he is.

Happy Easter!

I remember taking Easter photos last year with Mike and a beginning-to-show belly. It was wonderful celebrating the holiday as a trio this year! Joshua had his first Easter basket (yes, he enjoyed the packaging more than the toys). Next year, we plan to start the traditions we will have for him to grow up with: Bunny Rolls, more complete Easter baskets, and an egg hunt.

New Friends

I've been starting to make playdates for Joshua. It's so nice to have him learn how to play with other children and share toys since he is the only child at home. He did a wonderful job yesterday playing catch with his new little friend Ethan. Joshua would grasp the ball and hand it back to him whenever Ethan let go of it -- just like Daddy taught him over the weekend (when the roles were reversed). Joshua is now able to sit up on the floor without anything supporting his back!

Morning Smile

Joshua is all smiles in the morning. This is a great example of his jolly self as we get ready for Bible Study Fellowship today.

He's growing up so fast! Yesterday, he woke me from our common naptime by starting the music of his mobile - all by himself! As I type this, he's talking softly to himself. Such sweet happy baby sounds.

Holding a Cup

This is another weekend of firsts. Joshua had his first tooth break the surface! He also held a sippy cup all by himself. He really had fun, although very little milk migrated into his belly this time. Lastly, he ate avocado for the first time today. I can't say he is a big fan, despite our raving about how delicious guacamole is. However, he didn't mind it as much as carrots... Next food on the menu is barley cereal.

Evening Walk

I love the gorgeous spring weather we've been having. Joshua, Daisy, and I have been taking stroller walks in the afternoon. Then, in the evening, Mike carries Joshua in this cool backpack carrier for an evening walk. They look adorable together. Joshua is all smiles at the beginning of each walk and sound asleep at the end...

By the way, did I mention that Joshua moves faster than the camera? He likes to take in the whole scene wherever we are!