The Moes

Friday, September 16, 2011

Daddy is the Best

Even after a long day at work, and then volunteering at a clinic for the uninsured, Jonathan still comes home and wrestles his boys.

And makes them laugh and laugh.
Micah is crazy about his Dad right now. He regularly chooses Jonathan over me. Today Micah followed him around all the windows of our house watching him mow the grass.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Last Monday, Micah switched from "Walking is an inferior form of transportation. I will occasionally oblige my parents and take a few steps" to "Walking is the BEST! I never want to stop walking!" It's been so cute to watch him toddle around; I've just been fascinated with him going.

I need to catch on video his other new trick: opening the doors in our house! Yikes!

Thursday, September 08, 2011

Parker Family Reunion 2011

Labor Day Weekend we traveled to the coast for the Parker Family Reunion. I have such fond memories of visiting with my mom's side of the family, and I'm so happy that my kids have a chance to get to know their cousins too.

Jonathan and Wayne

Josiah had tons of fun swimming with cousin Sydney (second cousins, once removed. in case you were wondering).

Mom and Julie

Micah cheering for himself. He applauds himself quite often.

Enjoying goldfish with Aunt Gail.

Playing cornhole

Dad, who is normally behind the camera, not in front of it.

Our cousin Holly did most of the organizing this year, and she did a tremendous job. She thought of everything. There was a huge inflatable slide, cornhole, crafts, the pool, bubbles, and great food (mostly catered - one less thing for everyone to stress about!).

Marching in a Band

On our way to the Parker family reunion, we got to stop in Wake Forest to see Anna's marching band play. They did a great job!

Anna's friend Natalie.

Josiah sat on Granddaddy's lap and at one point exclaimed, "This band is magnificent! I have enjoyed watching them for so long."
Another good line came as he ate his Happy Meal: "These apples taste like heaven!"

Jump Around!

We had a fun play date with Davis and Kallie last week. Still enjoying the opportunities to play with my new camera!

They found a poor butterfly with a ripped wing. Davis, in particular, was very interested.

Still preferring crawling in this picture. This picture was Thursday and his switch flipped Monday. He loves walking now. I'll post more later.

Excema + crawling = pain

We got to jump on Mattie's trampoline again. Micah didn't get to jump on it on the party, so this was his first time. He loved it!

Everybody did!

First Day of Preschool

Josiah had his first day of 4-year-old preschool last week.

I know, he looks really old. Heart tug.

Here he is with his buddy Caroline. We switched preschools this year. Caroline was in his class at his old preschool, and we recruited her to come with us to our new one! She wanted him to hold her hand.

Going into class. He's seemed to enjoy it so far. I'm thrilled with the experience so far. His teachers and administrators seem awesome, and the work that's coming home seems like it's challenging and fun. He has several friends from church in his class (which means Mama gets to visit with friends each morning too!).