This has been a LONG time coming

In June (yup that long ago), Aunna planned a special day for Joshua up at the bus yard during her afternoon break.  Joshua had so much fun and remembers the day well.  The fun started when Aunna arranged for one of the secretaries to give him a gift bag full of everything "yellow," just like a bus!

 Then they were off to check out Aunna's bus....

 Such a big boy...

 What a great driver!

 Goofin' around

 So proud!

 Then he had a quick snack before we all headed to the park...

and we checked out the ducks...

Check out these stairs -Aunna climbed them soooo -

Joshua did too!

It was a great day!

Fishy and a new friend

Joshua has been asking for a new fish quite a bit lately.  About a week ago he came to me and told me that he needed Grandma and Papa to take him to the pet store to pick out a new fish.  Well, his wish was granted and now we have "Fishy" as a new family pet.  He's has quite the personality and seems to be happy in his new home!

 The other day we had a new friend come over for the day.  Joshua had a blast playing with her as did Nick - here we are playing "Headbandz" - it was a lot of fun!!

Another Christmas and a Happy New Year

We are so blessed to be able to celebrate Christmas with so many friends and family.  Last week Aunt Rhonda and Nick shared some very special presents with Joshua. He wore the new fleece jacket they gave him during our two day warm up over the weekend and has played with his new lincoln logs everyday since he's had them (so have I - they are very cool).

 For New Year's Eve Randy was kind enough to stay home with Joshua so that I could stay out and have fun at my parents annual New Year's Eve party.  This year I set up the Wii and we had a blast with dancing and singing.  Now, I know I need to get some more games - it was way too much fun!

Christmas 2010 with the Cripe's

This year we drove up to Heather's home in Holland, MI to celebrate with Randy's family the day after Christmas.  They have a huge pole barn that they set up for the gathering.  Joshua had a blast and the time with family was wonderful!

Joshua loved Judah the doggy and the scooter!!

Aunt Heather and Cousin Lindsay

Cousin Brennan

Ping Pong with cousin Ian

Havin' some fun!

Cutest kid ever!!!

Da' Boyz - Joshua, Brennan and Ian

way cool!

Mommy and Joshua went on a "bear hunt" through the forests on their property

we found a mound of sand near the pond and had so much fun!

Time to head inside to warm up and take a nice nap!!