I'm TWO months old already!!!

So, the other day, I discovered that I have this really cool thing

that I can suck on anytime I want!!!But, as you can see, I really like this big green thing, too!Sometimes my Auntie Julie takes me on walks in this contraption...

I love being in there!

Also, I just love hanging out with my Papa! Do you like our camo???I'm a VERY happy guy most of the time! Here are some of my Mommy's dear friends... they really like me!And, here are some of Daddy's friends... look down below to see what they introduced me to...Yup, FIRE!!! Another new trick of mine is to drink from a bottle...

see me here with Gramma.

I thought she needed a little help with that big bottle! My Auntie Kristin came all the way from California

to be with me and help Mommy out.

I really like her!AND, my last new fun game I want to tell you about is laughing. I just LOVE to smile! My Auntie Minna is hilarious!
And, today, my Daddy gave me a ride in my truck again... how much longer do you think I'll fit?

You can see that my cheeks are filling out nicely compared to last month's picture down below. Mommy doesn't think this outfit will last til next month- we'll see...
Thanks for checking me out!!!

I think Mommy will be better at keeping you posted

on my happenings from now on,

but I can't promise cause I keep her pretty busy!

Love to you all!

Finally!

OK. Sorry it has been a month since we posted but we finally got high speed internet at our house and can now update the blog. I want to take a picture of Josiah each month in his truck to chart his growth. I am sure mom will be writing more soon. -Dad

Here is Josiah at his first play date. These two little girls were in his childbirth prep classes. They were all in their mommy's tummies at the time.

Here he is smiling for Grandma Carrie.

100% too cute!!

Meeting my Wonderful Family!

First of all, here's a close up of me to remind you that I'm SO cute! Mommy and Daddy (and, well everyone that's met me really) are SOOOO in love with me!!!

When I was one week old, Uncle Erik, Auntie Camille and cousin Claire all drove out from California to meet me. Uncle Joel and Auntie Minna came down from Fort Collins and we all hung out at Gramma and Papa's place- such fun! Here's a great shot of the whole gang!

This is my Auntie Minna- she's practicing her diapering skills since my cousin, Chase, is coming into the world this coming December! I give her an A+ (I didn't even cry when she changed my poopy like I normally do- that's how good she is!!!)

See? There's Chase right under me in this next picture!

And, this is my big cousin Claire! At first, she wasn't sure about me and was upset that her Auntie Julie (my Mom) wasn't able to play with her more cause I was always needing her to feed me, but by the end of their trip she was kissing me, giving me stickers on my head, tickling my face with her hair and reading me stories (yup, she can read and she's only 4- I have a lot to learn from her!). She also liked to announce, "Josiah's a little on the hiccuppy side again!" HICCUP! I get them ALL the time!

This is my Papa... I actually met him the first night I came out. He talks to me more than anyone. Everyone else forgets that I love to listen, but not him. He says he's going to teach me how to talk. We're working on my first word- either "Ma-ma" or "Da-da". Here we are taking a nap.

This is my Auntie Camille (woops, don't look at my parts!). She helped Mommy so much with feeding me and making sure she was decked out with all the infant gadgets that are needed!

This is my Uncle Erik- he and I have similar hair (kinda sticks up in the middle!) I thought he was pretty cool and very funny- plus he was willing to hold me even when I cried!

During the Olympics, Daddy made sure I joined in on the action! This is the 100 meter final. Someday I'm going to be that fast- Daddy says so!

And, then this past Tuesday, I got to meet my Grandma Carrie- she CANNOT stop kissing me! She babysat me while Mommy and Daddy had their first date since I've arrived. They celebrated their 4th Anniversary and decided I'm the BEST present they could have ever asked for!

I'm ONE week old and LOVING life!

My first outing to a breastfeeding clinic so Mommy can figure out how the heck to feed me without screaming in pain! Don't you like my frog shoes Gramma Kaye gave me?

I DO have really big feet, but in this picture my shoes

just weren't staying on!
Here's my feet! Mommy can't kiss them enough!This is Daddy's favorite gift I received- A TRUCK (actually personalized with my name on the front from my Auntie Colettey!), and so my parents will be taking the liberty once a month of giving me a ride and documenting my growth. Didn't so much like my 1st ride!

My Grandma Carrie says I'm going to be a "Pick- Up Man"! My Mommy couldn't resist posting this picture of my Daddy and me--she says she's never been more in love with him than since I came into the world. He is taking such good care of us-doing most of the clean up on diapers, making sure Mommy is resting, vaccumming, dishes, burping me... Basically, he's the best Dad a guy could ask for!

(Plus Mommy says he's hot in this picture!)

When I was in the hospital, I had so many friends visit, and my first was my friend Ella (Mommy's friend Jamie's 4 month old). She came again this week and we wore our "matching outfits". I was in Mommy's tummy when she got to witness her birth!

My family took about 1,000 more pics that I'll be sharing with you later... but now it's time to EAT!

First Night at Home

PJ here again. We spent our first night at home and with the help of Gramma Kaye it went great. Right now as I type he is receiving his first bath at home. Here are a few more pictures.

This is his bassinette at home.
This was his first night in new jammies.

My wife and son are amazing!

First of all, I am blogging on behalf of Julie. I don't know how much is too much but I wanted to share some pictures. But before I do here is the summary. After 22 hours of labor and 2 hours of hard, hard pushing my wife birthed our son Josiah Paul. All 7 pounds and 9 ounces and 20 1/2 inches of him. He was born at 11:13pm on Wednesday 8.6.08 in Denver, CO. Mom and baby are doing amazing! And he has more hair than his dad already. Thank you for all of your prayers. Proud and happy dad. PJ

Daddy's special gifts for Josiah!

PJ was given an arrow by several of his buddies to symbolize God's blessing in giving us our precious Josiah! Now he needs to fill up a WHOLE quiver! We will proudly hang this above his bedroom door as a reminder of God's faithfulness in giving us our heart's desire.

Psalm 127:3-5

Sons are a heritage from the Lord,

Children a reward from him,

like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth;

Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.

Also, you may notice he's holding a rather SCARY looking knife... this was also a gift from his friends that he is to pass on to Josiah to initiate him into the world of hunting when he comes of age.

BUT, they also suggested he cut the umbilical cord with this same knife at Josiah's birth. Mom (ME) thought that was pretty far-fetched, but it turns out that our Dr. thinks it's cool... so THAT SCARY KNIFE is packed safely with all the cute little newborn outfits for our trip to the hospital!!!! Our Dr. just told us we'll notify the nurses just before Daddy pulls it out so as not to scare them, and to make sure not to poke Mom with it!

Grandma Carrie keeps sending Josiah the cutest stuff... Here's his camouflaged stuffed teddy bear taking a ride in Josiah's tonka truck! Daddy has quite a bunch of camo-styled baby stuff to dress Josiah up in :)