Georgia Aquarium

You've never seen anything like it!!!

We got to go to the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta with Andrew, Mandy and Austin Baron over Labor Day weekend. Joshua might not have been terribly impressed with it, but I sure was. Phenomenal!

Sharks, sting rays, jellyfish, penguins, they've got it all!!!

Really?

So Joshua is barely a year old, and somebody at church asked me if I was expecting. "Nope." I guess that means it's about time for me to further my role in multiplying and replenishing. I've had enough time for myself, now it's time to be selfless again.

This individual continued to say that she thought I was showing a little bit. "Oh really? That's a good thing to hear 12 months later..." So, I guess it's not a surprise to tell you that I haven't lost all my baby weight after 12 months. But, really, does that give you a right to say something like that? Showing? Isn't that a 2-3 month stage development?

I keep forgetting that I can say rudish things when people say blatantly rude things to me. But what should I have said? I was completely taken off guard. But if I'm entering this next phase where everyone expects I have news to share...I'd better get my whits together. Suggestions?

"You sure grew out of your baby ways, Happy Birthday to you!"

We had an exciting weekend, celebrating Joshua's first birthday with family and friends. Among the guests were: Tyler and Isaac Pruitt, Dani Smith, Lydia Welch and Taki Townsend. We let all the little ones swim, have sweets and cupcakes and then play with all the amazing presents. Some of the best gifts included bath toys, books, and stackable and nesting toys, and a first toothbrush.

All day, Joshua carried his plastic spoon, and kept his grip tight on it. He enjoyed crumbling his cupcake, but didn't care for the taste much. But he was willing to go for an Oreo cookie. So despite it being overcast and threatening rain, and preventing the host and at least 3 guests from napping, it was a fabulous party.

We can't believe Joshua has already been a member of our family for a whole year. Time has flown. And we're having more fun with this little personality every day.

Step One

The past few days, we've noticed Joshua letting go of the furniture he's been stabilizing on and standing for up to a minute before he opts to sit down or grab back on to what he's holding. He's getting closer!!

Tonight, Joshua is taking a step away from the table or couch that he's balancing on. He doesn't make it far, and crashes every time, but he's going for it like he's been doing it for weeks.

Happy August, so far. I wonder what other things we'll discover this month.

Summer is HOT

We've been trying to stay cool this summer...with BUBBLES.

And with FRIENDS.

Emily Ruth and her two busy boys!

Look what Joshua can do:

We're always moving.

And Joshua is the only one that is getting any faster...

What more can we say?

Master Me

So, look what came in the mail not long ago...

Benjamin sometimes calls me "Master Emily." It usually makes me smile. He sometimes will purchase things online, rather than in a store, and he's even had something shipped to "Master Emily" rather than Mrs. It's enjoyable.

Now we can be a True Blue Cougar Family. With 3 degrees of higher education awarded from Brigham Young University, now Joshua can wear this proudly: