Joseph Turns 3!

I know it's a bit late to be posting about Joseph's birthday party buuuuuuuuuuuuuut I'm just trying to get in all the cool things that have happened recently. Joseph turned 3 and his Aunty Candy made him a (sinfully DELICIOUS) Oreo cookie birthday cake! He's never had Oreos before but now I know, for sure, what his FAVORITE flavor of cake is. Since his birthday landed on a weekday this is how we celebrated. On the weekend Joseph met some friends over at Hawaii Academy where he had a pretty cool birthday celebration. It was Thomas themed, of course, but balloons, plates, bags, napkins, and tablecloths are where that ended. There was nothing Train-ish about this party. For an entire hour and a half the kids ran around on obstacle courses, jumped on trampolines, and tumbled on mats. It was a monkey's heaven! After the kids burned some energy off, we had pizza, vegetables and dip, juice, and cake! Yummy! Then the kids went out again for another half hour and that got them ready to fall asleep in the car. What a nice time we had!

A Day Out with Thomas

These pictures were taken when we attended the "Day with Thomas" event in England. It was so fantastic! Joseph got to see, in person, all the characters we'd been reading about in our books every night, watching on our television, and seeing in our toy box. He even got to talk to Sir Topham Hatt! They call him the "Fat Controller" in England but I think that'd offend too many people in the good ol' USA. He was very sweet to Joseph but Joseph was very apprehensive about responding to his questions. He told Joseph, "I think we've met before! Hello Joseph!" How did he know our son's name? Perhaps it was me repeating most excitedly, "Look Joseph! It's Sir Topham Hatt, Joseph! Look Joseph!!!" We went to the gift shop afterward and purchased many Thomas items not available in the US. It was loads of fun for me. Not so much for our bank account. The pound sure is powerful in comparison to the dollar. We also got to ride a train over to the activity area. There were so many things to see and do! We all had a blast. Beep beep!

Saturdays Rule!

Today we were lazy.  Joseph spent the majority of the day in his PJs.  I went to Punahou during the morning for practice.  When I got back we watched Thomas the Tank Engine, Little Einsteins, and 101 Dalmations about 101 times...  we goofed around on the computer for a while.  That's how we got THIS picture!  He's such a little ham!  We took about 293 pictures before we got one that he was looking into the camera.

The birth of a NEW sport...

We've signed Joseph up for Pee Wee soccer (ages 3-5) and to get him prepared Dad bought a soccer ball and some orange cones.  Joseph, a true fan of soccer AND bowling, has integrated his love for both sports by using the cones as bowling pins.  He kicks the ball into the cones and sees how many he can knock down.  As a result, Bowloccer was born.

Our Secret

We've discovered a fantastic new park!  It's the largest park we've ever been to in the United States.  There is a climbing wall, slides, bars, swings, tunnels, rockers, and enough grass to satisfy even the most active 3 year old.  It's hardly ever in use which is why I don't intend on telling anyone about it.  We hope to keep it a secret as long as possible.  Shhhhh...

Tubby Bears

For 3 years, Joseph has loved nothing material other than his trains and the ubiquitous "Froggy Blanket."  Suddenly, out of nowhere, he has developed an attachment to his only two tubby bears, Rodin and Barnaby.  He can't pronounce "Teddy" correctly and instead, calls them Tubby bears which, predictably, I think is ADORABLE.  The three are surely inseparable.  Trips to the toilet, car, couch, dining room table, bed, you name it; the Tubby bears are never very far behind.  

Grandpa

We miss our Grandpa... =(

Look-a-like

Who does Joseph look most like? Joe....

...or me?

Father & Son

This is one of my FAVORITE pictures.  Father and son together at the beach.  They're so cute!

Pin the Face on Thomas

Joseph won the "pin the face on Thomas" game and got the BEST prize ever- BUBBLES!

Play-Doh

Here is Joseph, Cameron, and Ian having a ball with Playdoh.  Why do kids always feel compelled to put this substance in their mouths?  It doesn't even SMELL like it would taste good...

Ian's Party

We went to Ian's birthday party in Ewa beach and there was a pool, tons of ono grinds, playdoh, friends, and games.  It was so much fun!  Joseph stayed in the pool for hours splashing, kicking, and swimming.  It was nice to see our friends again.

Sprinkler Time!

This child is so crazy!  I love him to death!  Everything that he does cracks me up.  I am having such a good time watching him grow up.  I simply can't believe that he is already 3 years old.  I remember when he was in my tummy and I couldn't wait to meet him.  Before I know it I'll be planing his graduation party.  He's wearing the Thomas the Tank Engine swim shorts that Aunty Taryn got him for his birthday.