Josh is now the big 2!

 Josh turned two on Wednesday.  I can't believe how fast time flies sometimes.  On Wednesday I took Josh and Tyler to Arctic Circle for lunch after Tyler's preschool as Josh's first birthday fun time.  They both love to play there.  They never eat hardly anything, but that's okay.  It gets eaten eventually.  Then that night we all went to Wingers where Josh had a free kids meal for his birthday.  After eating Tyler had his soccer practice and they both had a good time playing around the soccer fields.
We officially celebrated with a family party on Saturday.  We had a lite lunch and then cake and ice cream.  Everyone was so nice to come support and brought such nice gifts for Josh.  He has been playing with them non-stop since yesterday.  It is always nice to have a reason for the families to get together.

Josh really is such a fun kid to have.  He is super naughty sometimes and always has the biggest grin when he is doing something he shouldn't.  He is so funny.  My parents have ducks at their house that he loves to feed bread to, so yesterday Josh asked for bread and then went outside and started quacking to feed the ducks - sadly no ducks were at our house.  It was so funny.  .
Josh is getting really good at helping put his things away.  He also loves to share with Tyler (on his terms).  If he gets a treat or yogurt, he generally will get one for Tyler too.  It is so nice to see him think about others.  He is definitely two.  He is pure trouble, but he is cute trouble.  We love him so much and can't wait to see what exciting things come from our little guy.  These two years have gone way too fast.  We sure do love you Joshy.
Before the party that day Tyler had a soccer game.  He played really well and scored over 10 goals,

Tony and I lost count - but were pretty sure it was a lot.  He is really understanding how to play and is doing a great job.  It is fun to see his play so well and have such a good time.  Josh wants to play so bad.  He always wants to be on the field or in Tony's arms where all the action is.  One more year and he can play too.

Tyler's first day of 4 year old preschool

Tyler had his first day of 4 year old preschool yesterday.  He was so excited and loved every minute of it.  I am not super happy that I have to drive into Murray three days a week this school year, but I am sure that it is good for me and Josh to get out of the house.  Since my parents are in Alaska, Josh and I went to Tony's parents and hung out with his mom and his nephew that she watches everyday.  Josh had fun playing with Gabe and she watched Josh for me while I went and got my blood drawn for my pregnancy stuff.  The guy got it the first time and I am glad to have that over.  I wish that I could say that I am starting to feel great, but it is the opposite.  I have gone from really bad to feeling tons better, to back to bad.  I have been throwing up more and I just feeling like crap.  I am glad to be pregnant and the good thing about being sick all the time is that you know that you are still good and pregnant...I am trying to look at the bright side.  It definitely keeps me humble...and a bit ornery (my poor kids).

Tyler's new favorite spot

Tyler realized that he could climb on top of our club house last week and has been doing it everyday since.  He decided he wanted to eat his lunch up there today and so I thought I would take pictures of how happy he was.  He feels so big and loves having his very own spot that no one else can get to.  We sure do love our Tyler.

We love Josh too.  He is giving me a run for my money these days, but he is super cute and sweet.  AND, he doesn't seem to mind when Tyler goes to the top and he can't go with him...a big bonus for mom - no extra screaming.

My first appointment

I had my first appointment with my midwife on Thursday.  Everything went really well.  She couldn't pick up the heart beat with her hand held dopler machine, so I decided to make an appointment to get an ultra sound later that day.  I wasn't really worried, but I figured better safe then sorry -- and I didn't want to have to drive back to Riverton next week to have her check it again. 
After my appointment I went back home to check on Koda.  He did really good while I was gone, so I was happy about that.  He wasn't happy to have me leave again, but I had to go and try to get Josh down for his nap at my moms house.  So I went to my moms and got Josh down and then I went back to my house and got Koda to take him to get his shots.  He isn't a big fan of the car, so he was all over me while I was driving.  Not a very safe way to drive...
He did really good with the shots.  Then I took him to my parents and he played with Toby, my parents Jack Russel Terrier.  Tony got off work a little early so that he could come with me to the ultra sound appointment.  My mom watched the boys and Koda while we went.  We had to wait a little bit when we got there, but it was a good appointment.  The baby looks good and has a strong heart beat.  He is measuring right at 10 weeks, so that is really good too.  Everything that she looked at looked good, so we are happy with the results.  It always seems like the first appointment takes forever to come, so I am glad that it has come and gone.  Now in four more weeks we'll do it again.