Our Chunkin' Pumkin

Sweet baby Joshua has literally gained 2 pounds in 1 month. That's a lot for a kid his size. It turns out that I was in fact starving him and he really has a thing for sweet potatoes, rice cereal, and formula (yes, all in the same spoonful).


a preview of tomorrow's costume.

7 months and sitting up; still no teeth.

believe it or not, it's not all fun and games at our house. (I was probably starving him again)

Funny kid

We're at the point in our lives where Aaron and I often have to stifle a giggle at something Nathan has said or done. He makes us laugh every day. Yesterday, as Daddy left for work he reminded Nathan to "be nice to baby Josh and Mommy. . . particularly mommy." Nathan was upset with this suggestion and said, "I don't want to tickle mommy!"


In Sunday School this year, the 2s and 3s are learning about Genesis and we've just started in on Noah's ark. Nathan loves saying his memory verses and talking about what God has done. A few days ago, Nathan was showing his daddy a couple of the "homework" sheets saying "dis one, 'God made the worlh and everythin in it (Acts 19:24) and dis one, 'all aboard, animals."


We've always known Nathan is a social little creature like others in his family. However, I think it may be time to discuss a few boundaries. Earlier this fall, Nathan was walking with daddy and baby Josh to the mailboxes when a neighborhood landscaper parked his truck on the street near my boys. Nathan stopped and asked the man "you done riding dat truck?" He said yes, so Nathan reached for his hand and walked him to the mailboxes. Oh, to make friends so easily!

the Great Pumpkin

Do you have any idea how hard it is to get amazing photos of toddlers at a pumpkin patch? It's rough, let me tell you! So, here are my "trick" shots- I pretty much followed Nathan from behind and then called his name to get him to look! The result is many an unfocused bum and bewildered face.

Genious as we Soderlunds tend to be, we spent a morning at the pumpkin patch trying to avoid crowds, getting lost in a corn maze, and entirely missing the tractor hay ride that was desperately desired by one particular little Soderlund. I think we all had fun, even Josh who slept most of the time, and the sun finally showed up as we were leaving.



which way?


cute boys.

and my favorite picture of the day: I believe Daddy was helping Josh keep his balance, but perhaps he was trying to pick him up by the pom.