Sunday afternoon, we had beautiful weather, so, we decided to take Joshua to the park to run off some energy. He had a wonderful afternoon and I enjoyed taking pictures of him with the new camera Daniel bought me for my birthday!! Enjoy the pictures! :-)
"Mommy, could you stop taking pictures of me??"
"Where are we going?"
"It is beautiful outside"
"Are we there yet?"
"Look Daddy, I can go down the steps by myself!"
"This is a big step!"
"Daddy, my hands have dirt on them, could you wipe them off!?"
"This is fun Daddy!"
"Look at me Mommy!!"
"This is fun!!"
"Hi Grandpa and Grandma McDonald!! Looking forward to seeing you soon!!"
This past weekend we took a couple from our church and went hiking in the beautiful nature that God created in Oklahoma. We had a wonderful time walking and the fellowship of good friends. Joshua had a grand time. He did not want to be carried, but want to walk. But, walking by his self, he was worn out! :-) He felt like a big boy and was all full of smiles and giggles!!
"I can walk by myself if that is fine with you Mrs. G!?"
"Rocks...can I touch them Mommy?"
"Are you sure I can touch them?"
"Daddy, can I go touch the water?"
Father and Son
Joshua enjoying his stick
This is the beautiful lake we went swimming in. That is until we found leeches on our feet. We were very blessed that Joshua did not have a single leech on him, and he just sat there watch all of us panic trying to get these things off of us!
Here are some pictures and a video of Joshua. He is growing more and more each day. His day to day vocabulary consist of: Dada, Mama, Buba(Bottle or drink), Tickle-Tickle, Gouda, and door (it does not mean the actual "door". It is actually more of a question.). Of course he talks a lot, but it is all baby words and he keeps a really good conversation!
Joshua enjoy a day at the Zoo!
Playing peek-a-boo! :-)
Joshua enjoys reading "Leading Little Ones to God"
Joshua eating a whole plum by himself for the first time! He was so happy!
This evening Joshua got his first official hair cut! :-( I really did not want to cut his hair, because he had so many curls. Daniel was tired of people calling Joshua a girl, so he said that he was going to cut his. Of course, I would not let Daniel take a pair of scissors or the clippers to Joshua's hair, so I cut his hair. Personally, I think it makes Joshua look way older than he is!
We are all doing well! Normally, I (Christa), would be posting from my parents place about now, but I am still here in Texas. One of Daniel's sisters live in England, and she arrived on Monday, so, we are here spending some time with her!
Joshua is growing more and more each day! Each morning that I get him out of his bed, he greets me with a bright cheery smile and laugh! He continues to be a joy to us. He is walking everywhere, talking up a storm, getting into things that are new to him, and trying to help around with the chores. He loves to get in Daniel's last drawer, take all Daniel's blue jeans out and try to re-fold and put them back in the drawer! He also loves to take certain objects and acts like he is talking on the phone. Of course he loves talking on the "real" phone too! :-)
This video was taken this evening right after dinner!! Joshua was praying all by himself!! (Normally, after we get done praying and say "amen" he claps and giggles!)
Daniel and Christa were married November 24th, 2006. They enjoy training up their first child, Joshua James Gregory, who they welcomed on February 28th, 2008. Above anything else, our life purpose is to serve our Lord Jesus Christ, and raise our blessings, for the glory of the Lord. Daniel is the son of Greg and Crystal Blanchard and Christa is the daughter of James and Stacy McDonald.
