My Sweet Josh

I am so far behind posting pictures, but they will come soon. I wanted to post about my cute 2 year old for those days when I forget how sweet he can be.
The last couple of nights Ben has been at school late so I have made dinner for just me and the boys. When Ben's not home our dinner tends to be fast and substandard. Josh started eating his dinner, making "MMMMhhh" comments with each bite.

Then he says, "This is so good. Thanks Mom for making me yummy dinner."
Me: "You're welcome Josh."
Josh: "That was soooo nice of you. I think I am going to give you a big hug for being so nice."

He proceeds to give me a big hug. I was trying not to laugh at how cute he was. The next night we had a very similar conversation. I don't know where he comes up with this stuff, but he really is a sweetheart.

Time

Cameron would be five today. Can that really be true. I had to backtrack to each of his birthdays and count...is that really right, and it is. I cannot believe it has been more than 3 years since I've pressed my forehead to his and heard his little voice. I miss him just as much as I did 3 years ago. The missing is just as strong the hurt has subsided some. Time is such a strange measurement. I remember reading somewhere how time feels foreign to us because it is only a mortal measurement not an eternal one. I think about this when I think how long it's been since I've had my Cameron and how much longer till I see him again. I also think of this when I worry about him missing us. But today I will try to be glad for the time I had with Cameron, for the memories we made together and knowing that one day we will ALL be together without time in the way.

Happy Birthday Cameron

We miss you so...

And as Josh says, we hope you enjoy your balloons in heaven above the clouds and up by the moon.

from the mouth of Josh

A couple of weeks ago my dad took Josh on a horse ride. When they got back Josh got down and my dad, holding back tears, related the following conversation...

Josh tooted and then asked Papa, "Did you hear that?"
Papa: "Yes Josh, I felt it."
Josh: "I tooted."
Papa: "You did?"
Josh: "Yeah, I have another one coming. It's a big one, are you ready for it?"

We all laughed until we were crying. I do not know where he comes up with this stuff.

Brothers must wrestle

A Boy and his Bike

I have been wanting to buy Josh a bike for awhile. I am so glad I finally did. He loves it. It took him no time to figure it out and now he cruises. The first week or so he would fall coming down the driveway or if he turned a corner to sharp, but now he rarely falls and he goes down our driveway all by himself.
Last week we went up Hobblecreek on the trail. There were lots of hills but he did awesome.

He was careful going down and put his brakes on and then used his "mountain" legs to power up the hills. I was pretty impressed (not bad for a 2 year old). And it was such a beautiful Fall day.

Bathing Beauty