June 6, 2008

Josh turns 5!

Josh was born on June 6, 2003. We had just moved into our new home in North Las Vegas when little Joshua Cruz arrived. I was scheduled to be induced and highly anticipating his arrival when the hospital called to tell us they were full and that they would have to reschedule us the following day. The next day they called again and were still full. My mom came into town and stayed with  Cade while Jason took me to the hospital, once we were finally admitted. 

Josh was a great baby. He actually slept a few hours at night and started sleeping through the night at about 4 months old. Which was a big contrast to his older brother, who only slept in 2 hour increments until he was over 1 years old!  

Josh is our little comedian and loves his two brothers. He is always finding ways to make us laugh. We don't know what we would do without him!  Although Jason was a little shocked when I told him that I was pregnant with Josh, he actually had to sit down, I thought he was going to hyperventilate. Cade was only 9 months old, and we were in a one bedroom apartment. I guess he forgot how we got Cade! After the initial shock Jason was as excited as I was. 

   

Josh's first haircut he giggled the whole time. Grandma Echols gave him his first haircut, she could not believe how good he was! Grandpa Echols holding Josh and Selena!

Josh's 5th birthday party! He actually had two parties. An afternoon party with his friends,and an evening party with family. It was a busy day. Both were pool parties, pizza was served in the afternoon and hamburgers and hot dogs for dinner, all of Josh's favorite foods.
It was a dinosaur theme. Josh loves T-Rex's! He was persistent about having another dinosaur party, it was also his choice last year.

Showing off his cookies we made from his preshcool kitchen bag he got to bring home one week.

Josh at his 2. Wearing his Nemo hat, aunt Laura bought him in Mexico.

Josh wearing grandpa Echols glasses

Josh with grandpa Abbott at father and sons. The boys call it "Man Camp", Josh went two times in May, once with our ward and again with grandpa Abbott's ward!

Bugz Play, Portland, preschool graduation.....Busy Weekend!

      Daddy, just home from work and just in time to make it to Cade's highly anticipated play!

Last Thursday, Cade had his end of the year kindergarten play. "The Bugz Play" consists of many different types of little buggies with music and some dancing. Soooo cute!! My little bug was an army ant. He knew all of his lines and everyone else's too! Grandma Abbott was there, Cade was happy about that!

  

The day after  Cade's play, I flew to Portland without kids and husband,  to see Ben and Sarah's new baby girl. They were blessing her that weekend so most of my siblings and I decided to make it a weekend and fly up to see them.  It was a fun weekend. I was in shock with all the trees and grass, , so beautiful!   

Julie and Baby Gwen Isabel.
My mom and dad with Ben, Sarah and Gwen. Sarah and her mother designed and sewed the baby's blessing dress. It was silk with pleats, so adorable. They are both very talented.
Laura and Baby Gwen.Sooo cute!
Me with Sarah and Ben after the blessing.I gave Gwen  a couple of bows that, a friend, Mandy Harris, made for her, thanks Mandy!
 In front of Ben and Sarah's home are huge beautiful Christmas trees. Had to take a picture.Family at Cannon Beach in Portland. Mom was freezing! It was probably in the mid 60's that day. We had amazing clam chowder and other seafood at Mo's Restaurant that day.I flew back home on Monday night. Tuesday morning Josh had his preschool graduation. He has loved this year in Mrs. Dove's class. He has learned so much and has had a fun time too. Mrs. Dove made graduation shirts for the kids that has a picture that they each drew with their names signed.

Mrs. Dove is admiring Josh's cute dimples and lovable personality.

Josh with his good friend Riley Cropper.