The Pumpkin Patch

Last weekend Mark, Joshua, and I headed over to the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch. It was a little muddy and crowded, but Joshua loved looking at all the people and playing in the hay. It was also very bright -- the sun was shining, and the weather was perfect! Here are some of my favorite pictures from our visit:

I think I see a ghost!

Look at my big boy! He LOVES standing, and will cruise around furniture by himself. He can also stand up by himself while holding onto something with only one hand now.

I can't wait until Joshua and I can watch Wall-E together!

Joshua is so very tall!

My boys ...

Joshua was getting a little tired of pictures at this point. He's trying to run away from me.

I really wanted a picture of Joshua with Snoopy, because his shirt had a picture of Snoopy on it.

But, as it turns out, Joshua did not want a picture with Snoopy.

He was ready to go home. So we did.

The past few weeks ...

... have been very busy! Joshua is having a ball, and is learning so many new things every day! He also has TWO TEETH now! Here's some of the highlights from our many adventures:

I am the mother of the happiest boy on the planet. Joshua's smiling --
and we're at the doctor's office for our 9-month appointment!

I love this sweet, goofy expression. I am so lucky to be able to
wake up every day and spend the entire day with THIS baby!

I helped host a baby shower for my friend Kelly. Wow ... I am really tall. I even took my heels off for this one! Baby Emmett is due very soon, and we look forward to meeting him!

Kelly with Emmett's growth chart. Joshua has one just like it!

My little boy is so pleased with himself ... I have no idea why
he enjoys playing with my duckie trashcan.

Sorry for the creepy red eyes ... but look at this face!
We bought Joshua a new walker, and he LOVES it!

Another cute picture with the new walker.

Joshua and I love taking walks together, even if it's cold outside!
I love his new little jacket ... it keeps him nice and toasty!

Thanks for looking at our newest photos ... how has YOUR week been?

9 months old!

My sweet Joshua Daniel turned 9 months old yesterday! And he is getting to be QUITE the MESS! I have a bunch of cute pictures to post from the Dallas Arboretum (we went there with my parents this week), but Mr. Stinkypants is up, so here's just a few:

Don't let this sweet, innocent face fool you. Joshua loves to get into things he's not supposed to. His favorite things include dirt, grass, leaves, sticks, doorstops, and outlet plugs. He is going to be the ULTIMATE boy. I don't think it gets any cuter than this, though. No, I'm not biased at all.

Joshua and "the Mommy" at the Dallas Arboretum. Joshua is starting to have major, major separation anxiety if someone tries to take him away from me.

Look at my big boy standing up all by himself! He can actually stand up holding onto furniture with only ONE HAND. And he's scooting around the side of the table standing up as well.

Okay, here's the moment you've all been waiting for (drumroll, please):

Joshua weighs 22 lbs, 12 ounces (82nd percentile).
Joshua is 29.5 inches tall (86th percentile).
Joshua's head circumference is 47 cm (91st percentile).

What a BIG BOY I have! I am so proud to be his mommy!

The BEST of the BEST!

As I was trying to figure out which of our most recent pictures to post here, I realized ... I have a lot of pictures! So, here are some of the BEST of the BEST from the past few weeks.

Joshua is now "Pancake Boy." He's earned that nickname because
he never, ever stays still on the changing table.

Look at all Joshua's hair! I love giving him baby Mohawks ... too cute!

My baby has to be one of the happiest kiddos in the
ENTIRE WORLD! He is ALWAYS smiling.

This is how Joshua keeps himself occupied when I am trying
to get dressed to go out. See his adorable milk gut?

Joshua and I are all dressed up for church!

I think this is such a sweet face.
And I'm not biased at all.

I don't understand why Joshua's new favorite toys are all household items. He has tons of ADORABLE toys, but his favorites include pots, pans, Dr. Pepper cans, and plastic water bottles.

"Someone let me out of this joint!"
(Look at my big boy -- he's pulling up on EVERYTHING!).

I'm not LION ... I love my Joshua Daniel!

Joshua adores swing time. I love this cooler weather ...
we're able to get outside, and I don't feel like we're always stuck in the house!

This is one of our better self-portraits.
Joshua and I were on the "big people" swing.

Hi, Joshua! Mommy loves you!

Thanks for indulging a silly mommy and looking at our photos! :)