Just Dad and Me

Last weekend Ben took Joseph to Monster Jam and it was a hit! When Ben first told Joseph about it he wasn't so sure, but when Saturday arrived Joseph couldn't get out of the house fast enough to see the trucks. Some of Joseph's favorite's from that day: Getting to take the train, popcorn, ice cream, sharing soda with dad and a car that shot fireballs. Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures of that car.

Waiting to go in.
I can't hear you, but I am ready to see the trucks.

Here come the Trucks!!

Grave Digger!

Monster Trucks!

Racing and Jumping

So entertained he couldn't stop to smile for a picture.

Big Air

Can you feel the love?

We had a nice Valentine's Day at our place and Joseph had bunches of fun. He got to have two school parties and his favorite part was handing out his Valentine's to all of his friends. We also celebrated by making Valentine's for cousins and baking sugar cookies. On Valentine's morning Joseph woke up to one of those Love em with Bug em's and he turned to me and said someone loves me!! Silly boy of course we do. Joseph also decided that we needed to pick up flowers for Grandma so I took him to the store and he picked out these beautiful peach roses for her.

Rolling out the dough.
Showing mom the right way.

So proud!

Do want a little cookie with your frosting?

All done and ready to eat.

With it being mom's first Valentine's day without Bill. Ben and I thought it would be fun to include her in our celebration. Ben brought home this gourmet out of my comfort zone dinner and it was delicious. It was Lobster, Crab and Duck ravioli from this yummy little place called the Rav House.

Zzzzzz

The other day after days of very little sleep Joseph and I went out to run some errands and after about 5 minutes in the car he was OUT!!

Made me Smile

The other day as I was folding laundry Joseph was looking for something to do and out of nowhere he asked if he could help fold the clothes. I was surprised but instantly replied YES! Then he asked if I would show him how to and once again I said YES!

He folded the clothes so fast I couldn't keep up with him and once he had finished with his clothes I thought he would lose interest and move on but he looked at me and said mom I can fold adult shirts to!

I love my little man and he is such a big help to me.

Spaceships with Grandma

When I was growing up every summer my brother and I would spend a few weeks with our grandparents and one of our favorite things to do was to help our grandma make "spaceships" or Abelskivers. Well over Christmas break Joseph had the opportunity to start this same tradition with my mom. They had so much fun together in the kitchen and Joseph loved putting in a secret ingredient that Ben and I had to guess, it was chocolate chips yummy!

Mixing it all together. Joseph is a master mixer.
Don't you just love the beanie?? Cooking them up.
They turned out perfect!!

Sledding !

I am not sure how we went this long without doing this activity but this past week we took Joseph sledding for the very first time and he LOVED it!! We were trying to find a hill that was big enough to go quick but not so big that it would be scary. We lucked out and found the perfect hill behind the church. It was just long enough that you could get enough speed to go across the parking lot, go over bumps and be able to climb back up without being to tired. I thought Joseph would be cold after a few times and want to come home but he stayed out there for over and hour loving every minute of it. We will have to do it again when we get some more snow, there wasn't enough cushion for me, my bottom was sore the next day.

Grandma getting in on the action!
Mama and Joseph giving it a go.

Racing with Dad.

Watch out here I come!

Crazy boys! Joseph would ride on Ben's back all the way down.

Look at me go!!!!

Snow!!

A few weeks ago we finally got a snowstorm that produced enough snow to last for more then a few hours. Joseph was so excited to see the snow that as soon as there was some covering the ground he put on all of his gear and went out to play. Joseph and the puppies sure enjoyed getting all wet and running around together.

My little man trying to get me.
Enjoying the snowflakes!

Making a mini snowman.

Throwing snowballs for the puppies.

Making tracks.