9 Months

Little Josiah isn't so little anymore.  This past month he has grown up so much.  He is definitely on the move now.  His little crawl is so cute.  He crawls on his elbows and knees.  When we are really far from him and he knows it's going to take awhile to get to us he starts yelling in protest, not in a tantrum way but like he really wants to get to us.

He's eating tons of food now.  I hardly have to use the food processor anymore.  He's getting better at feeding himself now.  I love watching him try to cram food into his mouth.

He has so much fun with this little race track toy.  He loves to see it move and hear the music.  This picture is funny to me because his is screaming at the toy because he's excited, but he looks mad.

He has said 'Mama' to get my attention several times!!! Yay, someone finally said my name first!  His top two teeth finally popped through the gums.  He moved out of the 'baby' car seat and into a big boy car seat.  I think that pretty much covers what he's been up to.  I wish he would just slow down and be my baby a little longer!!!

7 Months

The little guy is growing way too fast!  Yesterday he turned 7 months.  It hardly seems possible. 
What he's been up to:
*Eating, eating, and more eating.   He loves food.  This month he's had peas, acorn squash, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash. 
*He's been sitting up a lot.  I still keep the pillows behind him because he still falls back, but he's getting there. 
*  He's now a tummy sleeper.
* He likes to grab the spoon when I'm feeding him.
* He's always talking and babbling.
* He can't get enough of his sisters.
* His favorite toy is his doorway jumper.

 Emma is always doing this kind of thing to the little guy.

Josiah's Dedication

Yesterday we had Josiah's baby dedication at church.  I love that they do baby dedications.  It's a time to stand up before family and friends and make a promise that as we raise him we will teach him about the Lord and to live for Him.  I think it's amazing the technology we have today.  My parents weren't able to come, but they were able to watch in live on their computer.

Josiah was so cute when Pastor Shane came to pray for us.  He kept giggling.  I don't know know if it was all the lights or what, but after he prayed for us Josiah kept shaking his head.  We had never seen him do that before.  He's a silly little guy. 

31 for 21: What's Going on Here?

Today was one of those days.  Mr. Sunshine has turned into Mr. Cranky Pants.  I have a few theories:  #1 His teeth are bothering him  #2 He has a tummy ache from the food I'm forcing him to eat!!  He has not been a big fan of eating in general.  Because of his whole having to get his tongue clipped he has alway been a little feisty when he eats.  Lately it has been worse.  I just started giving him oatmeal a few days ago so that may be it, but I'm not sure.  Pray for my little guy.  I hate seeing him fussy, it's so not him.  Here are a few pictures to cheer me up!  Sorry, I'm kind of a complainer today. 

This picture makes me laugh.  She is such a goof ball!

 Here is what he usually looks like :)

Taking in the world.  So precious.

Playing in the mud, while Dave was planting some new flowers.

Sweet Baby Boy

This little guy is such a cutie!





He is getting all the attention from his big sisters. They love having him around....and so do we!

We Have a Name

We finally decided on a name for the newest edition to our family!


Dave and I both love the story of King Josiah in the Bible. He became king when he was 8 years old. The nation of Israel had turned away from the Lord. While he was king the Book of the Law was found. Josiah brought the people of his kingdom together and read the Law to them and he and the people established a new covenant with the Lord to obey his commands. Then he went through the kingdom and tore down all the idols and altars. He went crazy making things right. It was pretty cool. We've loved the story and the character of Josiah. That is our prayer for our Josiah. That he would be a man of God that will do what's right, regardless of what others are doing. His middle name is for his Daddy. Dave was named after King David in the Bible, the Bible says that he was 'a man after God's own heart.' That's who Dave is and I pray that that is who Josiah David is.

Well, as I type this little Josiah is trying to make an early appearance. My doctor has put me on bed rest. We're trying to keep him in there for 2 weeks. Please pray for all of us. I can't do anything so Grandma & Grandpa Huwe are helping Dave out quite a bit.