Polar Express

December 5, 2010

We had an amazing trip to the North Pole this weekend!

We had tickets on the Polar Express out of Lincoln NH. It was a surprise for Josh. we told him we were going for a drive to look for snow. He thought we should go to Pa's house to look for snow. He fell asleep on the way and we woke him as we got

there. We told him we couldn't' find snow so we thought we would try the North Pole. He said, "That's a good idea!!!"

He got dressed in his jammies, just like in the book and got ready to go on the Polar Express!

The chef gave us all hot chocolate and candies with nugout, just like the book! Josh told us he was saving his candy for Santa.

When we arrived at the North Pole there were LOTS of Elves to meet us! Josh m

et a really nice Elf named Coco who escorted us to the North pole.

When we went back to the train the Elves were all lined up waving bye. Josh walked up to them and invited them back to the train! So one of them said sure! and he grabbed her hand and off they went!

When we got to the North Pole, they read the story of the Polar Express...

. and then Santa came!

Since we started reading the book, anytime someone asked Josh what he wants for Christmas he would say 'A bell". He was so excited when he got a bell on the Polar Express!

It was such a great experience! After the Polar Express we spent the night at Pa's house, and the next morning Josh got to play in the snow.

Fall 2009

I can't believe that it's already October and we haven't posted anythign since July! It has been BUSY BUSY BUSY!

The fall has been so much fun. We took a trip out to Umass with my college roomate Kate and her family. We made the boys t-shirts taht looked like our old band uniforms. Josh loved cheering with the crowd for the game.

Josh also started Gymnastics. He is so flexible (clearly doesn't get that from his parents). He loves running aroudn the gym though and trying all the new things.

We also went to visit the Chelmsford Fire Department when they had their open house. Josh (and Ducky) LOVED the trucks!

Happy Birthday Josh!!!

Happy Birthday Josh!

We had so much fun on your birthday. We started the day by singing and opening your first Elmo (a new favorite) video! After work we attempted to have your pictures done, (anyone tried to keep a 2 year old sitting still?) and then we had dinner at the rain forrest cafe. I think all of our favorites was teh Volcano desert! You also loved the monkeys and now are an expert monkey noise maker.

We had a party for you with family and friends on August 1st. I made a cake for you, that you couldn't wait to eat.

As soon as I put it down on teh table Josh was trying to blow out the candles. We were all talking so Josh climbed up onto a kitchen chair, pulled the table cloth until he could reach a fork.. and dug into the cake! (see the bottom corner.) Kyle found him with his face covered in frosting and smiling. At least he was polite and used a fork!

Josh had so much fun playing with all of his cousins and friends! They ran around hunting for "Birthday Eggs". Then everyone painted their own car. Josh concentrated very hard.

We were very lucky that All of Josh's grandparents were able to help him celebrate his second birthday!

He was so lucky to get many wonderful gifts, although he wasn't very good at opening them.

He loves playing with them!

Thank you everyone for making Joshua's birthday so special.

Vation 2009

We had a great summer vacation this year. We took a few days and drove up to visit Pa (Kyle's dad) in Littleton NH. We walked in the door and he ran out!! (their was a fire in town and he's a fire lietenant). We had a good visit and got to see some neat things like Mt. Washington, the cog railroad and a MOOSE!!

After a stop at Story land we headed over to Shapleigh and spent a few days wiht Grandma and Pappy (my parents). Josh discovered his love of boats and splashing in the water.

Pappy taught Josh how to eat watermelon (which he LOVED)!

A trip to Charmingfare Farm in Candia NH

Today we took a road trip to Charmingfare Farm so Joshua could meet some new (furry) friends. We were there from 10:00 until about 12:00-ish and Josh loved it.

After getting through the gate, Josh noticed this carrige and wanted to get up on it. Unfortunately there was no one else close by to take a family photo so we had to make do...

Five minutes from the Farm and Becky was asking for a restroom, so I told her to wait because they have small restrooms on there. Isn't it "farm-like". Until we realized this was just a wall hiding three plastic porta potties on the other side. Oh well, at least there wasn't a line.

Joshua got excited when a girl walking a couple of horses stopped so he could say hello.

don't worry little pony, I have an idea. I am going to stand here and pout, then maybe my daddy will let me take you home...! Is he looking at me yet..?

Josh looking in the Chicken coop.

peeking into a pen that had a Lama.

Josh enjoyed feeding the baby sheep. He would giggle as they were licking his hand.

Josh wanted nothing to do with the bunnies... (sorry Aunt Stephanie)

Josh decided to continue on his own. I guess we were walking to slow. Inside this area Josh made some new friends with a few baby goats. Amazing how many come up to you when you have a handfull of grain... He caught on quickly and found where we hid the feed bag in the stroller and kept helping himself to it. They will never eat the same again!

"where the hell are you going..? I wasn't finished"

Josh didn't want him to get a sore belly, so he fed him one piece at a time...

sorry little baa baa's, I am all out of feed...

I wasn't kidding! sniff all you want, my hands are empty.

this wolf kept running around the perimeter of his pen the whole time we were watching him. After his 5th lap I lost interest. Josh lost it after his first lap.

A couple of large brown bears. 1 laying on his back,

the other one standing over his head.

"but Yogi, what about the Ranger"

You know Dasher and Dancer
And Prancer and Vixen,
Comet and Cupid
And Donner and Blitzen.
But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all?

Joshua just found him in Candia NH.

I think I saw a Putty Tat... I did, I did... Notice the Cougar in the background.

A one hump camel has a one hump poop, and a two hump camel has a two hump poop... (dont ask)

Joshua had to go back and say goodbye to his friends.

Please take me with you. My poop doesn't stink like his, and I eat less. Please, Please... Ya' all come back now ya hear....