Sunday Afternoon

Sunday afternoon, we had beautiful weather, so, we decided to take Joshua to the park to run off some energy. He had a wonderful afternoon and I enjoyed taking pictures of him with the new camera Daniel bought me for my birthday!! Enjoy the pictures! :-)

"Mommy, could you stop taking pictures of me??"

"Where are we going?"

"It is beautiful outside"

"Are we there yet?"

"Look Daddy, I can go down the steps by myself!"

"This is a big step!"

"Daddy, my hands have dirt on them, could you wipe them off!?"

"This is fun Daddy!"

"Look at me Mommy!!"

"This is fun!!"

"Hi Grandpa and Grandma McDonald!! Looking forward to seeing you soon!!"

There is a Higher Throne

There is a higher throne

Than all this world has known,

Where faithful ones from ev'ry tongue

Will one day come.

Before the Son we'll stand,

Made faultless through the Lamb;

Believing hearts find promised grace—

Salvation comes.

Hear heaven's voices sing;

Their thund'rous anthem rings

Through em'rald courts and sapphire skies.

Their praises rise.

All glory, wisdom, pow'r,

Strength, thanks, and honor are

To God our King, who reigns on high

Forevermore.

And there we'll find our home,

Our life before the throne;

We'll honor Him in perfect song

Where we belong.

He'll wipe each tear-stained eye

As thirst and hunger die.

The Lamb becomes our Shepherd King;

We'll reign with Him.

Hiking in Davis, Oklahoma

This past weekend we took a couple from our church and went hiking in the beautiful nature that God created in Oklahoma. We had a wonderful time walking and the fellowship of good friends. Joshua had a grand time. He did not want to be carried, but want to walk. But, walking by his self, he was worn out! :-) He felt like a big boy and was all full of smiles and giggles!!

"I can walk by myself if that is fine with you Mrs. G!?"

"Rocks...can I touch them Mommy?"

"Are you sure I can touch them?"

"Daddy, can I go touch the water?"

Father and Son

Joshua enjoying his stick

This is the beautiful lake we went swimming in. That is until we found leeches on our feet. We were very blessed that Joshua did not have a single leech on him, and he just sat there watch all of us panic trying to get these things off of us!

Can you see the Castle?

My Precious Baby

Here are some pictures and a video of Joshua. He is growing more and more each day. His day to day vocabulary consist of: Dada, Mama, Buba(Bottle or drink), Tickle-Tickle, Gouda, and door (it does not mean the actual "door". It is actually more of a question.). Of course he talks a lot, but it is all baby words and he keeps a really good conversation!

Joshua enjoy a day at the Zoo!

Playing peek-a-boo! :-)

Joshua enjoys reading "Leading Little Ones to God"

Joshua eating a whole plum by himself for the first time! He was so happy!

Joshua's 1st Hair Cut

This evening Joshua got his first official hair cut! :-( I really did not want to cut his hair, because he had so many curls. Daniel was tired of people calling Joshua a girl, so he said that he was going to cut his. Of course, I would not let Daniel take a pair of scissors or the clippers to Joshua's hair, so I cut his hair. Personally, I think it makes Joshua look way older than he is!

Joshua

We are all doing well!  Normally, I (Christa), would be posting from my parents place about now, but I am still here in Texas.  One of Daniel's sisters live in England, and she arrived on Monday, so, we are here spending some time with her!  

Joshua is growing more and more each day!  Each morning that I get him out of his bed, he greets me with a bright cheery smile and laugh!  He continues to be a joy to us.  He is walking everywhere, talking up a storm, getting into things that are new to him, and trying to help around with the chores.  He loves to get in Daniel's last drawer, take all Daniel's blue jeans out and try to re-fold and put them back in the drawer!  He also loves to take certain objects and acts like he is talking on the phone.  Of course he loves talking on the "real" phone too! :-)

This video was taken this evening right after dinner!!  Joshua was praying all by himself!! (Normally, after we get done praying and say "amen" he claps and giggles!) 

Sea World, Downtown Disney, and Coco Beach

Daniel and Joshua hanging out with the fish!

Entrance into Sea World

Daniel entering the Bear Cave

Joshua enjoying the fish beneath his feet!

Happy, but hot!!

Joshua loved this ride

Which direction...North or South Pole?

Daniel pretending it was cold! 

Wonder World.  Because the way it sits, it screeches at night!

We did go in here, and I most likely will not go in there again! :-)

Joshua loved the Beach

(Videos of Shamu, the big Killer Whale are coming!  Blogger is having a problem with my videos right now!!)