I think Shane might be hanging around too many med students...

The other night I read him a book before bed, and as I got up out of the chair he turned around and grabbed the book. I couldn't bring myself to pry it out of his little hands, so he took it to bed with him. I was pretty amused by the fact that he fell asleep reading his "pharm*" book.

*med school speak for pharmacology

I guess I've been hanging around med students too much too!

Happy Birthday Josh!

Today Josh turned the big 2-6. Okay, so 26 isn't really a big one, and it's probably a good thing because this was a very low key birthday. I made pancakes for breakfast, and a chocolate cake for dessert, but other than that it was just another day in the life of a med student who has a practical on Friday and a midterm on Monday. But in his honor, and in no particular order, here are some things you may or may not know about Josh...

• He is very much a morning person. Not to say he doesn't enjoy sleeping in when he gets the chance, but whenever he wakes up he is unseasonably perky.


• He will eat almost anything as long as it is drenched in sauce. He does not, however, like sour cream, whipped cream, ranch- any of the fatty white sauces. Probably a good thing!


• He would say that he is not necessarily the smartest person, but works the hardest.


• He is a very proud papa and loves showing Shane off and talking about his most recent developments.


• He is probably the friendliest person I know, and goes out of his way to meet or talk to people.


• He can't remember lyrics to songs to save his life- doesn't even matter if it's a song he's sung since childhood, he ends up making up words or switching them.


• He loves shows like NCIS, Law Order, CSI...


• If he knows he is going to buy something, he spends days/weeks researching it online before buying it, and has a lot of fun doing it I think!


• He chopped off part of his right pinkie in high school wood shop, and has fun scaring/educating little kids with it.


• His favorite room in our house is probably the bathroom, and he's managed to finish quite a few books in there.


• He can't resist a bowl of peanut butter cup ice cream.


• He rarely remembers dreaming about anything- maybe a few times a year.


• He watches Shane while he's getting ready so I can sleep in.


• He doesn't really like soda all that much, just the occasional Sprite or Fanta.

I love you Josh! Happy birthday!!!

Fun With Emmy

On Friday night our friends/neighbors Liz and Jason went to go see the movie on campus, so Shane and I got to play with their little girl Emmy! What a cutie, we're so happy she lives next door! She and Shane are becoming little buds, and they spent the night walking all around the house and balcony together.
She is definitely faster, but she liked to be right behind himAnd Shane liked hogging the keys and lens cap, both very coveted items

"Oh, there you are!"
They played with toys a little,

then Josh came home from his student government meeting and put Shane to bed in our house, and I put Emmy to bed in hers. Being neighbors is pretty convenient, and a fun night was had by all!

What sweet little friends!

Poor Josh

It just doesn't seem fair that Shane and I get to go on trips with the spouse club to beautiful beaches like this one,
play with our friends all day,

and eat delicious lunches in quaint outdoor settings while Josh studies all day.

Oh well dad. Sometimes life just isn't fair!

We love you, keep up the good work!

Secret Beach Adventure

Josh had the day off on Friday, so we decided to go to Secret Beach with a couple friends to snorkel. Remember, Shane and I took a boat ride there last semester? This time we wanted to take a catamaran (sp?) or kayak there. We walked down the beach but the people renting the kayaks weren't there
So, we did what any self-respecting parents would do- swam there with our 1 year old in tow in his floatie.

Lest you think we're crazy, it was just around this bend and a short bay over. (Unless you want to be impressed by my swimming prowess- then it was really, really far away!)

And, it's the Caribbean- there aren't really waves and we were in pretty shallow water. We only had 1 snorkel set, so Josh pulled Shane and swam with the fins while I swam behind with the mask and snorkel. Shaners was such a trooper and I think he really enjoyed himself. Seeing this little cute sight the whole way kept me going

We made it there, woohoo!

We rested for a minute on the beach and enjoyed some of the scenery

Then Josh and I took turns snorkeling and watching Shane

Shane played,

and explored,

and was generally happy as a clam

I brought my camera in my new waterproof case and had fun trying to take pictures underwater

After an hour so, we made our way back. I guess we tired Shane out, because this is what happened on the way back.

We love this little boy, and are glad he likes adventures too!

Because Sometimes I Just Can't Hold In the Cheesiness...

For the past couple days Shaners hasn’t felt well
He was coughing all day that’s how I could tell
Not wanting to pass it to little ones here
We’ve been mostly at home just to stay in the clear
Yesterday he was tired from coughing all night
But we cuddled lots and read all books in sight
Today he felt better and we ventured outside
Shane played with the rocks while the camera girl spied
I’ve been experimenting and having lots of fun
So I hope you like pictures cause I’ve got a ton!

He likes to back that thang up...

Not forward, just back. Must have got that from his mama :)