Joslyn is 2!

This has been quite the birthday celebration for Miss Joslyn! She has to be exhausted, as I am and I wasn't even there for the Friday celebration. Thursday evening, Ginny and Angie came over to visit with Joslyn and gave her some very nice gifts. Thank to Ginny, Joslyn will be styling this Spring/Summer and thanks to Angie, Joslyn will be playing us "meow" music, she loves her cat piano! It's so cute! On Friday, she took a cookie cake for her daycare friends to sing her "Happy Birthday" it seems like it was a hit, 1/2 the cookie was gone! Saturday was her official birthday, January 7! I wanted her to know it was a special day, trying to sneak 20 balloons into her room, didn't go as planned...my first step in her room at 6am I hear "Whewww, boons!" I tried to whisper to her "Shhh Jos go back to sleep" but her pure excitement of boons wouldn't allow her. Hahha, so I got her out of her bed and told her the boons were for her birthday and she was so happy! Tyler ran to Shipley's and got her some donut holes, she loved them! Later, we took her to the park to play, it was such a beautiful day -- felt like Spring it was in the 70's!! After playing for a good while, it was time to come home for lunch then we dropped Da-Da off for the Texan's playoff game. Joslyn ended up falling asleep in the car around 1:00 and didn't wake up until 4, so I also got a good nap. Sunday was the day of her birthday party, she was such a big girl and we couldn't be more proud! We had her party at "The Little Gym" with a "Fresh Beat Band" theme...all the kiddo's had such a great time and all got along so well. It's amazing to see all our friends kids hang out; love these moments! Thank you to all the grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that were able to make it. Joslyn's 2nd birthday wouldn't have been as special without all you there. (To be Continued...Pictures to follow within the week)

Simple moments to cherish

It's the simple little moments that we want to remember... - You always seem to wake up with a smile on your face as we sing "You're my sunshine" - One of my favorite things is to hold your little hand as we walk side by side. - Watch your face light up as you watch "Fresh Beat Band" or "Dora" - I love to hear you say "Momma, Momma, Momma" over and over oh and "UH-oh" is another favorite and it never gets old. - At 1 1/2 you caught on to hum "ABC's", "Twinkle-Twinkle", "Row Row Row your boat" and most recently "Where is thumbkin" - One of Daddy's proud moments is you wanting to eat cereal like a big girl, you can even feed it to yourself w/a spoon! - And you sure are cute and a big firl when you wear your back pack into daycare. - We love to see you play, chase, cuddle and love on Mugsy; you two are quite a pair but we know he isn't your favorite when you're trying to eat. - You have grown such a lively personality and love to copy Daddy when he sings or talks into your microphone. - One thing you have loved since a newborn is music, especially the piano. - And the thing that brings me back each night to the first weeks of finally having you in my arms, is rocking you each night and holding you close as you lay on my shoulder. I will do this as long as you'll let me...because I know these simple moments will soon be memories. Mommy and Daddy love you more than you know Joslyn Grace!

A lil' bit of Daddy, Elmo and Mugsy!

These are a couple of my most favorite/recent pictures. She's 20 months here and has started understanding almost everything we say, she talks to us in jibberish but she's trying and it's awesome. We love you sweet baby J!

Ready to go~!

She was ready to leave the house in her Dora shirt, glasses, bow and purse!



She has also become quite the "Dora" fan...she's wearing another Dora shirt and coloring a picture of Dora. (Oh and her toe nails are painted).

2011 Frio River Trip

We took our annual Frio trip in mid June this year.  Due to the drought the water was pretty low, so no tubing.  Also, Jenna and Chris didn't come since they're getting married this year and had limited vacation -- they sure were missed.  Enjoy the scrapbook I created!

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Lovin' her "yoyo"

Yesterday Joslyn was sick so I picked her up from daycare around noon.  She was pretty tired and sluggish and didn't have an appetite, the only thing she would eat was graham crackers and yogurt.  Today she feeling much better and eating better too.  BUT after her dinner she ran to the fridge wanting more yogurt...I guess her tummy is still a lil' upset ;)

Homemade Teddy Bear

Joslyn chose this teddy bear as her favorite toy of the week, this teddy bear was made by my Nana (Betty Larriviere) many years ago.  This is too sweet!







We love you so much Joslyn Grace! 

Lil' Monkey

She learns something new every week or more like day..so it seems.  She has learned to be a monkey...she can even make the noise!

Lil' Miss Prissy Jos

I caught her playing with nail polish and sunscreen bottles as I was getting ready the other morning.  I added the flower headband to her and thought it was the perfect, cute lil' picture.  I'm a lil' sad it turned out dark, but thought I would share!

2011 Mother's Day

My sweet Jos and I on Mother's Day...she didn't want to take any pictures!





My sweet  love!

“Who ran to help me when I fell, And would some pretty story tell, Or kiss the place to make it well? My mother”  -- Ann Taylor

Jos @ 15 months

All relaxed after her bath and ready for bed!
Tyler caught this cute, cute pic of Jos as she was watching "The Fresh Beat Band" on Nick, she loves that show!

Getting a personality!

Joslyn has started to get more of a personality each day, she has been having deep conversations with Tyler and I of course it's all baby talk, but she knows exactly what she is saying and it makes sense to her!  It's cute!  She'll even talk behind the binky, while it's still in her mouth.  I love having these conversations w/her! :)



NY Shirt Alison got Jos on her visit to NYC, Jos had her hip popped in the pic!