Josiah and I met up with our former neighbors in Chapel Hill, Rachel and Samuel (4 years old). I learned lots about little boys from babysitting Samuel. He's grown up so much!
We also got to visit our other neighbors Bill and Betty, but as you've heard the line before no pictures. It was a good time though.
We got to meet up with my friend from Chapel Hill, Caron and her little boy Matthew. It was fun to see how the boys have grown and catch up (as much as one can with two toddler boys). Caron and Jamie are expecting a little girl in February - yay!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
"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.
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.
Uncle Bob showing Josiah the fountain. There was also a couple of great roosters that Josiah learned to cockadoodledoo at.
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
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?
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.
And Jaclyn
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!
Josiah helped GP spread some bird seed. He also "helped" him put it back in the bucket, too.
