Again

I've tried it before, but I'll try it again--I'm starting another scrapping blog. I think this would be the third time. Hopefully I'll stick with it this time. :) I love to scrap and I love to share ideas so the blog things seems perfect. I love to read scrappy blogs written by both friends and strangers online. Hopefully I can contribute a few more ideas in the sea of scrappy ideas on the www. Keep your fingers crossed that I stick with this. :)

Egg hunts galore!!

Joshua had three egg hunts this year! We went to one at our church, we had one at home and one at grandma's house. The first one was on Saturday at church. We had to show him what to look for. But once he found an egg, he just wanted to stop and open it right there to play with whatever was inside. So he only ended

up with three eggs. He had a blast, though. He also got to paint a small flower pot and plant a seed in it-messy but fun. On Sunday, Joshua woke up and found his first egg for the morning (see the wonderful bed head?). Inside, he found coins-he was amazed! Later, we went to grandma's house and had yet another egg hunt. He found cars in most of those eggs (I think cars are just about one of his favorite things!!). We had a great BBQ dinner including some fabulous potatoes that Crystal made in her Dutch Oven. (I really want to get one and learn to cook in a Dutch Oven!) It was a busy and fun weekend.

Silly boy!

Joshua decided he wanted to color while sitting on his slide. This looks sooo uncomfortable to me, but he loved it. So silly!

Joshua turns TWO!!!

My baby turned two yesterday. It was a fun and busy day. He was so into everything going on that I could NOT get him to look at me for any of the pictures. He was way too into his new bed, the toys and family that were here. We had Joshua's grandparents and Aunty Crystal and Uncle Tim over for pizza, presents and cake. Joshua wanted to play with each and every present so we had to keep him moving. His last present was from grandma and grandpa. It was a Thomas train set. Oh boy...he was sooo excited and wouldn't stop playing with it. He didn't even want to acknowledge anything we were saying to him. We got him into the bathtub and then he went right back to play with the trains (he ran out there naked for a minute then again after we wrangled him into his pjs!!) We finally got him to go to bed (in his new big boy toddler bed for the first time, by the way!) and he slept all night long. First thing he did this morning though was head straight to the train set to play some more. A little funny about his cake, too-He blew out the candle right as I set it down in front of him so no one got a photo of him blowing it out. So I relit it and it was out agian before I even blew out the match. So much for making a wish!! Ha ha. Here's a few pictures from last night.

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My Birthday

Today was my bday so we all went out to dinner. We got some cute pics of everyone while we were there. Joshua practiced for his big day tomorrow (he turns TWO tomorrow!!!!) by helping me blow out the candle on my dessert. He's so funny. I can't believe the amount of Mexican food this kid can put down! He completely clears his kid's meal plate! Guess it was all that Lupitas (the Mexican restaurant where we went) I ate while I was pregnant with him!!

Grandma L came for a quick visit this weekend. Joshua had a great time with her. He laughed and laughed and played and then finally was ready to crash for bedtime. Here, he's showing off his counting skills (trust me, he needs a lot of work, but he tries!! :) )

Joshua loves to fly his kite and we all went outside (since it was so nice!!) to fly it. He really wants to hold it by himself, but it wouldn't last long if he did!!

Before we left for Salt Lake a couple of weeks ago, we had Jer's dad take a group picture of us. The last one I had was from last summer!!! So anyway, here we are!! :) Joshua's being goofy. We were lucky to get him to sit still for a minute!!!

Joshua had a MOP on his head. Jeremy bought some clippers and decided to cut it himself. We set up the dvd player with Nemo to keep him still. It worked pretty well, but he got antsy toward the end and finally decided enough was enough. Here's the before and after.

The weather has been beautiful here the past few days. Jeremy decided to finish the last bit of landscaping in the front yard today. He ordered rocks and rented a Bobcat. I helped lay out the black tarp (no weed stuff) underneath and Joshua played with his toys. I can't believe he hasn't passed out from so much fun and sun. I'm sure he'll sleep well tonight. The only time Joshua took a break was when he ate a popscicle.

Leave it to Joshua to find a way to play with my scrapbooking supplies with his cars. He decided my new curvy cutter was a great race track. Maybe.