And of course, there were ducks -- which Joshua immitates by saying, "Ugh - Ugh." (I think it's his version of "Quack-quack!)

This isn't a good picture -- but we went on the swings, too. And -- the most surprising detail is that he actually tollerated his hat! (stark contrast to last spring/summer).

He also loved going down the slide -- and then he'd sit at the end and and kick his feet! Too funny!

Well, we finally had a nice spring day . . . so Joshua and I went down to the park for a while! I LOVE being so close to the park! He enjoyed playing with the sand -- next time we'll bring the rake, too!

We went to the "Hands-on-House," a children's museum. Joshua was a bit young, but kids under 2 are free . . . so why not???

Some kind of a wheel . . .

This was part of a miniature "grocery store" they had.

Yep . . Joshua enjoyed his Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies!

And "after." Bryan did all of the engineering of the stain color, and how to go about designing the cuts of the pieces.

"Before" picture of the back of the island --

and after. Who would have thought that Home Depot still carries those crazy 12x12 tiles?

Just a few more kitchen remodel pics. We had to fix where the previous cabinets had covered the ceiling tiles. Before . .

This was my "I can't believe he just did that" picture of today. I was cleaning Joshua's room, turned my head for no more than 30 seconds, and he had climbed into this toy basket ALL BY HIMSELF! (giving me his toothy grin all the while). By the way, he now has 10 teeth -- I found a molar yesterday I didn't know was there. Wonder how long that's been there....?

If Joshua had his way, he would spend ALL DAY doing exactly this . . .opening and closing the DVD tray. Not sure how we're gonna solve this one. (besides saying NO, JOSHUA, NO 100 times a day)

Uh . . . it's not supposed to be a chair, but Joshua figured out how to climb up there all on his own.

Yes . . . that's a toothbrush for Joshua! He LOVES having his teeth brushed. Who would have guessed?

A lady from church got these swim trunks for Joshua on Clearance at Old Navy. They're a little big now, but should be fine by this summer!!!!