How is a mommy to decide which picture, expression, characteristic of her precious child is her "favorite?" I've concluded that it's not necessary to decide such things with Joshua. (And this has nothing to do with my tendency to be indecisive or take a long time with things like deciding on which paper towels have the nicest pattern.) I hardly have any not-favorites with our sweet little guy!
Even changing his diaper isn't bad, as it's some of his most tender talkative times...when he's not trying to roll over and crawl off the changing pad (that's on the floor - thankfully!) Anyway, I'll spare you MY talking and let the pictures speak "a thousand words." Joshua's just growing SO quickly - even in this short time since we last posted. He's gone from scooting/creeping to actually crawling, he recognizes his name and totally grins when we say it, he's not quite sitting up but rather prefers half reclining to catch his breath while crawling. Every day is a new miracle and I thank the Lord with Joshua before I put him to sleep for the privilege of being his mommy and spending the day with him! I wanted to share a few pix :-)
Peek-a-boo Giggle Fest with Daddy
Woah! I just wanted to scoot over and grab that toy...now here I am on my back!
Taking an evening walk in the neighborhood - Joshua's favorite mode of transport
Yippee! I made it to the "frontier" beyond the blanket!
Almost sitting up - excited to have my alphabet puzzle that for now will be my springboard for jumping in my Jumperoo!
Chewing on my teething butterfly while Daddy eats his fajita for dinner
Caught "in the act" of CRAWLING!
Joshua had to be a part of the "action" and crawled all the way across the living room to "help" Opa and Daddy wrap his (soon to be born) friend's present
Joshua doesn't miss a thing - and is frequently mesmerized by mommy's strange, bright blue indoor-shoes - crocs! (I just have to keep him from chewing on them!)
Just takin' a break :-)
Let's start with the raw materials (no Home Depot to depend on)
The master carpenter hard at work...God sure doesn't waste any of our talents, does He?!
Ta Da! The finished product - thanks so much Hoffmans for everything!
Tell me again, HOW did they let you on the plane with this?
Joshua mastering his crawling - straight to Grandma without getting side-tracked! 
Cuddling with Opa
Opa's fun to hang-out with!
Grandma holding Joshua and the beautiful afghan she hand-knitted for him
Four Generations of Kohls (including the pictures behind them)
Grandmotherly & Motherly Love
Welcome to the family, little Joshua!
And a chance for our family photo :-)
