Josh, Leone, and Malou

Before we moved to New York, Josh was doing really well in "school" (daycare) so we were a little nervous about having to use a nanny instead here in the city. But.. turns out it's working just fine! Josh shares his wonderful nanny, Malou, with his great buddy, Leone. Malou manages to keep these two very active boys busy and happy!

Sometimes Josh and Leone are a little more like "frenemies" -- stealing each other's toys, whacking each other in the head, swiping bottles. Fortunately most of the time they are just partners in crime, almost like brothers.

Halloween 2009

For Halloween this year Josh dressed as his most beloved "lovey", Funshine the yellow Care Bear. Which is a major feat considering the kid HATES having things on his head!

We had a nice weekend back in NJ with Mom Mom and Pop Pop. Aunt Jenny and Uncle Jeff had everyone over for dinner and a belated birthday celebration for Mom Mom. Josh had fun taking apart cousin Will's train tracks, and cousin Jack was, as always, very sweet and accommodating of his "baby cousin".

We also checked out Zelley Park in Moorestown where Andrea used to play in the summertime growing up. The playground has been redone but Josh seemed to like it as much as his mom used to! Here he is pretending to be a NYC taxi driver, making sure daddy gets to his destination.

Visit from Bess and John

Josh had a great visit from his aunt and uncle this weekend. He helped to celebrate John's birthday by going to the park and showing off all his cool trains.

Josh slides down to a waiting uncle John.

"Your it" as Josh catches John whike playing tag.

Mommy and Josh take a walk to the park on a nice fall day.

Joshua and his friend Leone enjoy a baby Einstein movie.

Indiana Visit

Last weekend Josh got to visit grandma and grandpa in Bloomington. He spent all day Friday and most of Saturday with grandma. Despite the premature cold weather, he enjoyed playing in the leaves, going to the playground and checking out the pond.

He was a great traveler for daddy and he even gobbled up some Shapiro's sandwich at the airport.

Josh is excited to see Aunt Bess and Uncle John this weekend and then all of mommy's family for Halloween.

What will his costume be????? Daddy may have him be a Phillies player so they can beat those D$*@ Yankees!!

Giggle Fest 2009

Playing at the reflecting pond in Central Park...

At the Vandy / Army football game... ignore the photographer's beautiful finger in the way!

Hangin' out at the bus stop. Just 'cuz.

This is Josh's good buddy Leone Westrick -- they share a nanny (and toys, food, germs, you name it!). Here they are watching the Columbus Day parade.

Our kitchen cabinets have doors that open from both sides. Josh thought this was hilarious and got all riled up...

Playing in Central Park

Joshua loves swinging in the park. He goes almost everyday with Malou and Leone, or with mommy and daddy on the weekends.

He also loves to feed the ducks. He watches them eat his animal crackers and swim away.

"Sweep the Leg" and John is down for the count. Josh and John play full contact golf at Regis' birthday party.

Josh loves hearing poppop read the story of Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare.

Josh's Busy New York Times

Josh managed to get to the Hamptons a few times this summer and learned to like the swimming pool there! Not the ocean, though (not yet).

Riding the Central Park Carousel. Apparently, Josh was not impressed.

Over Labor Day weekend we visited Aunt Bess and Uncle John in Connecticut and went to the South Norwalk Aquarium! Josh LOVED the colorful fish, penguins, sea otters and sharks!