I scream

So there is this ice cream shop down by the beach. When Caleb and Amanda were visiting for Silas's baptism and for their honeymoon, we went to dinner followed by ice cream. 

There were tiny little ice cream cones. Joshua loved them. Perfect sized! And the ice cream was delish! 

Reunited

Considering that Joshua and Gwen see each other more often than not 7 days a week, when the Huebner family was in Wisconsin for 2 weeks it was hard on Joshua. He missed Gwen! 

They were so excited to play together again!

Born Again

Silas was born again by water and the Word on Sunday June 8. He squirmed as Pastor Phil pour the water over his head, but made no noises. He did a great job! With so that I could say about the day, I'll choose to be glad in such a beautiful service to remember the day my son became God's child. What an amazing blessing!

One Handsome young man!

Parents and Sponsors 

Newly Weds and Sponsors 

Our Family with Pastor Phil

Boys in the Bath

Between waiting for Silas's umbilical cord to fall off and then his circumcision to heal, tonight he got to take his first real bath.

I waited for Joshua to ask about Silas. He usually does.
"Silas come with to church?"
"Silas watch me eat lunch?"
"Silas listen to bedtime stories?"
Tonight:
"Silas take bath?"
"Yes!!!!"
"We all take bath together!" (because at two and a half you and your brother make "we all")

Joshua was thrilled!

I warned him that Silas might cry, but I wasn't hurting him and I would keep him safe.

I gathered up all the supplies, put Joshua in followed by Silas.

initial reaction

Silas was not excited at first. He cried, but quickly calmed.

Almost too calm for my comfort.

Joshua said he needed a rubber ducky

too intrigued to waste time looking at me

I got to take my quick pics and then I got Silas out and snuggled up.

I couldn't help but include more of these crazy curls. :)

Caught: Red-Handed

Oh Joshua! You were caught! 

I rearranged your room, trying to change it from the guest bedroom/office into a bedroom for a little boy. I finally got your bookshelf with all your books into your room. Up to this point, you haven't been in a room where you could get out of bed and get to your books by yourself. 

Today at nap time we read your book and I walked out. Not long after, from across the room I thought I saw you climbing out of bed. I waited... I saw you climb back into bed... Then I could hear you reading. Daddy snuck up to take a video.

We thought it was cute, and couldn't help but giggle to one another. Neither one of us wanted to be "the bad guy" and go in to tell you to put the book away. It turned out we didn't need to. You came bursting out of your room, "Look Daddy! I found Diego Saves the Tree Frogs!" Pure Joy on your face... Only to be dashed. Both Daddy and I said that we were glad you found your book, but you were supposed to be taking a rest, and rest time is not time for reading. Guilt covered your face. You  had tears as Daddy helped you back into bed. You really were sorry. Maybe not for reading during nap time, but maybe more for getting caught.

Quote of the day

"Momma, I love this baby!"

Pizza Night

Michael and Joshua made supper tonight. It was something exciting for Joshua to be a part of. It has been hard for him to be home and he has has more "screen-time" than I'd like to admit, but taking him to school hasn't been easy either. So tonight when Michael asked how I felt about homemade pizza I suggested he have Joshua help. They both had a great time.