Christmas at Grandma Dana & Grandpa Bruce's house

My mom has lots of things that sing and play music. Most of them are at Joshua's level and he can turn them on. This one (the snowman on the piano) is one of his favorites. The snowman sways back and forth as he sings & there are lights that blink on both sides of the piano.

The box that the snowman is sitting on was made by my Grandpa Wilbur and Grandma Evelyn. It's the perfect height for Joshua to just walk around and around and around.

Dad went and picked up our Christmas Dinner. Yummy Red Lobster!


Since we celebrated the week after Christmas, we were okay with a non traditional Christmas dinner. Actually, it tasted so good, we decided it would work again next year! Joshua loved the cheddar biscuits!

Joshua was home all day with daddy since Purdue was closed for New Years. Apparently it was more fun to play with daddy then to take a nap because Joshua didn't nap well  (or at all) for Daddy.

This picture is after dinner before we opened presents. Joshua was already ready for bed hugging one of Grandma's Christmas bears.

The part about this picture that might surprise you is that it was taken before we opened any presents. Those are just the toys that Joshua has a Grandma Dana & Grandpa Bruce's house to play with!

This is when we really noticed Joshua playing with his mouth again. Tongue hanging out a lot and lots of drool. Yup, he's cutting teeth again.... Looks like the kiddo may actually have more then 2 teeth!!

Joshua's new drum from Auntie Jennifer. He loves it!!

I knew she was getting him some kind of drum (which was a bit scary), but this one is great! He bangs on it, it lights up & plays music. Three of his favorite things - banging, lights & music all in one toy!!

Joshua was getting pretty tired by this point and laid down on a present sent from Florida.

Don't worry, he rallied and got the present opened. Next time I would pick something other than books to make a pillow out of Joshua!

So this picture doesn't really look like much, but what it shows is Joshua throwing small jars of mustard that Jim got as a present from my parents.

Joshua loves having 2 of something, one in each hand, and throwing them. It can be balls, blocks, and in the case, mustard. We are working with him on what is okay to throw and what isn't. I'm pretty sure he has no idea what we are telling him!

Daddy inspecting Joshua's new radio.

It's really neat. There are magnets on the back so it will stick to the fridge. Joshua loves it because he can carry it around. There are 3 different settings and they all have different songs. He can dance to all of them!!

It's hard for us all to imagine what our life was like before Joshua, but Auntie Jennifer sure has taken on her role as Aunt very well.

There are many days when she comes to the shop for lunch and gives mommy a little break. Auntie just thinks she is playing with Joshua, but it's really a second for mommy to catch her breath and get ready for the afternoon.  Thanks Auntie!!

It's not often we get a picture of just my mom, sister & myself but we finally did & it turned out good!

I am so lucky to have them here in town with us. They are a huge support (dad too) and I really appreciate all the help they give us!


Thanks guys & Merry Christmas!!


Love you!!