Happy Birthday Joshua!

Don't you just love this kid?

Were does the time go....Joshua, my baby, is 7 years old.

We had a fun and crazy family celebration this year. We were SO busy this weekend and Joshua's birthday kind of got jumbled in with everything else we had to do. We had the missionaries for dinner on Friday night, so we decided to do cake and icecream with them. They ended up being held up at an appointment, so at 8:00 we decided to eat with out them. The boys didn't care how late it was, they just wanted cake. Joshua wanted an "army tank" birthday cake.....I tried!

On Saturday we got up and opened presents. He was SO happy! His smile says it all. We then went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast, per Joshua's request. Joshua feasted on pancakes, pancakes, bacon, eggs, and milk. Since it was General Conference we didn't do much else during the day. The boys did have fun playing with Joshua's new toys and putting things together. In between sessions we had a baptism. A family in our area was baptized. Jared baptized two of them. It was a great experience.

The boys were such great sports and didn't complain at all about there Saturday being full with "not so fun" things. Later that night Joshua, Nathan and I went to see the movie, "Witch Mountain" (Great movie, very intense). Joshua did say it was the "bestest birthday ever", although I think he says that every year. I guess I am doing something right!

YES WE DID.......

We went to some friends house for dinner last night. It was a TRUE Louisiana experience. Guess what we had for dinner.......

Jambalaya and Gator (yes, alligator)! I must say I am a very visual person and I was a little nervous to try it, but it really wasn't that bad. I was able to eat a half a piece. The boys both ate some, so they could say they had, and Jared, well ya'all know him....he went to town!

*Sorry for the picture quality, I only had my cell phone.

Great Students!

Both the boys made the honor roll this trimester......

We are so proud of them both.

They were both honored at an assembly at school.

Joshua's teacher also chose him as the "Terrific Kid" . He was so excited, but acted a little shy! He has improved so much this year!

Our Animal Lover

Every time we go to the temple, Jared takes the boys to the pet store. When I come out all I hear about is Mom, I need this, and this and this. Well, Nathan knows that I will NEVER agree to any of it, but he has to try. This last time, this was what I was asked....


"Mom, can I have a .....?"

ABSOLUTELY NOT!

What do you think?

FINALLY!!!!!!!

Take a look at our toothless little boy....




It has taken forever to lose his last top front tooth. You would think with a dad as a dentist, it would be easy, but oh no. Talk about trauma! We had to baby this tooth for weeks.

"Mom, only brush it for 1 second"

"Mom, promise you won't pull it out"

"Mom, don't pull my tooth, please"

"I will look hilarious!"

It was literally hanging on by a thread. On Friday, I told him that we WOULD pull the tooth this weekend....and finally Sunday night (after threatening him that he couldn't have dinner until the deed was done) he let Jared pull it with a tissue. Picture this, Joshua pinned down on our bed, screaming and crying, and one second later..."that didn't really hurt too bad!"

Oh, the drama!

Our monthly trip to Dallas!

We made our monthly trip to the temple in Dallas this past weekend. The flowers were SO pretty we had to get pictures. Joshua was the actual photographer, shocking!


The boys are such great sports to let us do this every month. It take us 3 hours to get there and then Jared and I take turns going in. The boys get to visit the pet store, books store, Sams club, toys store, etc. After we eat dinner and then head home for another 3 hours in the car. It really makes for a LONG day! Jared and I are so thankful for our boys and their great attitudes. Thanks Nathan and Joshua!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Joshua got to decorate and wear a St. Patrick's Day hat to school. He decorated it several days ago and has been waiting anxiously for today. He would ask me every day, "Mom, how many more days until I wear my hat to school?" He was all smiles this morning when he put it on!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day to all of you! Are you wearing green?