Kissin' Cousins

While we were out visiting family, our cousins Maggie and Abigail arrived home from school to Uncle Doug and Aunt Anita's. They went crazy over Josiah.

They took turns giving lots of hugs and kisses and playing peekaboo. It was adorable.

Josiah loved it! We thought he might be overwhelmed, but he really enjoyed it. He also got to meet his cousins Logan and Sarah, but no photos.

The girls and Josiah are second cousins, once removed. In case you were wondering.

Tractor Rides

Josiah got his first taste of being a country boy!

Checking out the tractor at Rock Creek

Luckily Cousin Billy was on hand to show him how it worked.

The tractor isn't actually moving, in case you were wondering.

Then at Grandma's house, Cousin Wayne got out his tractor for him. Josiah was a little sleepy during the ride, but you could still tell he thought it was really cool.

There are very similar pictures of Parker and me riding a tractor with our Granddaddy in that same spot.

For the relatives who check the blog, cousin Billy and cousin Wayne are Josiah's first cousins, twice removed. In case you were wondering.

To Grandmother's House We Go

We finally made it to Grandma's house! We had a sweet few days with her and visiting lots of the Parker and Morton families. It had been too long!

Engagements

While we were at UNC, I showed Josiah where his Dad asked me to marry him. Josiah thought it was very romantic. We love you, Dad!

Later in the week we met our former neighbors at a local park. When we arrived, I realized it was the same place that my brother Parker asked Rachel to marry him. Josiah thought this place was also very romantic.

Isn't this a beautiful rose garden? That's because it's created and maintained by the always wonderful Witherspoon Rose Culture. Great job, Pikes!

We thought we should visit the place where Dad Page asked Mom to marry him, but err..we couldn't find it. Dad, you'll have to point it out to us the next time we're in Chapel Hill...
(Inside family joke: Mom claims Dad never officially asked her.)

Tar Heel Bred

Mom and I took Josiah to walk around Carolina's campus. It was so fun to stroll him around and tell him of all our memories.

"C'mon Mom! I heard I'm supposed to take a drink from this thing."

"Going to Carolina - not just in my mind."

"This is the coolest water fountain ever."

"I think I'm going to like it here."

Go Tar Heels!

Mom had to switch out of her icky red shirt into something more suitable. Mom made sure Josiah was properly attired from Student Stores (and I donned my Christmas present early for the photo).

Two Carolina alums and a future Tar Heel

Josiah tried to engage in a debate with the other students in the Pit.

Visiting Providence

We stopped by Providence to see old friends on staff. We got to have lunch with Kristie (below), Laura, Janie and her adorable kids, Hannah and Matthew. Matthew and Josiah are checking out the window above.

Meeting Uncle Bob and Aunt Joan

We went to meet Josiah's Great Uncle Bob and Aunt Joan for lunch at the Weathervane.

Uncle Bob showing Josiah the fountain. There was also a couple of great roosters that Josiah learned to cockadoodledoo at.

Trying to convince him to eat a pickle.

They brought him a classic shape sorter that my cousins, their kids, had grown up playing with.

At the train table in the mall's toy store

A New Giraffee and Other Fall Fun

The Moseley grandparents finally got to give Josiah his birthday present: a giraffee! To give a little background, Jonathan had a riding giraffe like this when he was a child, and he loved it. Josiah has a modern version, but seems to like his just as much.

Enjoying the gorgeous fall weather

Grammy picked up the classic toddler car for him to play with here.

Grammy also took this adorable picture. I mean, seriously, how cute is that?

Josiah had so much fun with his Granddaddy. He started playing "gotcha" with him, and it just tickled Josiah to no end. Josiah would run up to him and make him play or try and surprise him. It was precious.

Charlotte Kinfolk

We stopped in Charlotte to see Uncle Ronnie and Aunt Gail and Jaclyn and Hank. This child isn't going to have any sugar left!

Josiah was quite fond of his "cousin" - Jaclyn's dog, Daisy.

With Uncle Ronnie

With Aunt Gail

And Jaclyn

We also got to meet up with my cousin Julie and her husband Josh, but alas again, forgot to take pictures. Bummer!

Meeting Grayson

We stopped outside Charlotte to see my college friend, Amber, and met her little boy Grayson, who is 10.5 months old and already walking!

"Um, yes, can I help you?"

Hey Grayson.

The girls and their boys. I also got to see Amber and I's roommate, Rachel, in Atlanta, but alas, I failed to document the event. It was wonderful to see all of them though!

Feeding the Birds

Josiah helped GP spread some bird seed. He also "helped" him put it back in the bucket, too.

Hanging with the Hunts

Josiah, Mom/Nana/Mimi and I got to hang out the Carrie Anne, Tripp, Phillip and Selah last Saturday. We hit the Chick-fil-A and the outlets (and the playgrounds within).

Tripp and Selah

Exploring the block table at Carter's outlet

Phillip and Selah in the getaway car

New Words

Sorry for the lack of posting, but hopefully most of you have seen Josiah in person the last few days.

He's doing some cute things lately. He's made a rooster (cock-doodle-doo) noise. He's say a version of nose, banana, drink, dog and thank you. I noticed the other day that he mimics my tone when I'm listing things I have to do for the day or counting things. He's also started signing "eat."

We have always called my mom "Mimi" to him. All of sudden, Josiah started calling her "Nana." I've never used that word around him, so I don't know where he got it, but he's pretty consistent about it. Mimi/Nana is having an identity crisis!