HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Opening presents...
The BIG gift....
TWO candles!
Yummy...sugar.....

Happy Birthday Andrew! The big number 2! Andrew started the day opening his many presents! He got a tee ball set, his first tool box, his first play-doh, some african animals and the diego motorized 4 wheeler. He got on his 4 wheeler for about two minutes and then was done with it; it scares him so we're going to have to slowly work up to that. He has spent most of the day walking around with his screw drivers "fixing" mommy's house! We went this morning to the second street market with Chris and Matt and spent the rest of the day at home. It is raining and chilly out so our plans for a day at the pool have to be put aside for another day....All in all it was a good day, lots of family time together!

PICTURES!

We got our pictures taken today! You can check us out at www.searsportrait.com;
login id:kimberly.simon@sbcglobal.net
password: mouthers

We're soooo cute!

Weekend in Pictures

The forts at the water park......
A few of the slides at the water park....

Junior (front left), Josh (front right), David (rear)
Junior (left), Jared (right)

Joseph; exhausted from all of the excitement
Andrew and Grandpa

David
Junior and Jimmy

Jerry, water fountains are fascinating!

What a weekend!

We had such a busy weekend! On Friday we drove to Pennsylvania with the Kidders. It was a very LONG drive. Saturday was the best day of all. We went to great wolf lodge and went swimming. It was sooo much fun! Even Joseph went swimming for a little bit! We got to see all of our cousins and hang out with Grandma and Grandpa! It was just great! On Sunday we went to the playland at McDonalds and had a great time there too! I was running around so much that sweat was pouring off of me. I really liked hanging out with the family; the only person missing was John. We'll get him here eventually! Mommy is having trouble uploading pictures, so this is it for now (us at great wolf). We'll get the rest up as soon as we can and you can all see us and all of our cousins! We're a pretty cute bunch if I do say so myself!

Love Ya!

Andrew

TICKERS TAKE TWO!

THE TICKERS ARE BACK! THANK YOU SO MUCH BETH!!!!!!!!!

Fatty McFat!

Joseph went to the pediatrician this morning for his two month check-up. All went well; he did not like his shots; but drank down the rotavirus vaccine! Tubby weighed in at 15 pounds 9 ounces. He is so fat that he doesn't even have a percentile; he is off of the charts! Dr. Heritage wasn't concerned, so neither are we. He is 23 inches long; 50th percentile. Daddy called him a little sumo. He goes back in two months and we'll see where he is then!

TICKERS!

Grandma brought it to mommy's attention yesterday that our birthday tickers are gone! Apparently when mommy updated to the new blogger the tickers were wiped out. Mommy tried very hard today to put them back in but the way the template is set up it can't be done. When mommy has more time she will try again, but as of right now they don't fit into the blogger allotted space. I know this is very upsetting to everyone, as it is me; mommy will do everything she can!
Love
Andrew

Getting things done!

This is me sleeping in the high chair. It was just sooo exhausting to eat my lunch!

Here are the Snowden boys! I love to hold my brother now!

This one is me and my BEST friends. I love to roll around with my dogs!

Just wanted to let everyone know what we've been up to. I am really starting to like this big brother thing! Whenever we go anywhere I get to show him off to everyone and make sure that everyone knows that he is MINE! I also let mommy know if Joseph is crying b/c she obviously doesn't hear him b/c she doesn't get up and run to him like she should. Lots of times I make it into his room before her and have to talk to him and calm him while we wait for mommy. I keep trying to climb into the crib with him but for some reason mommy doesn't like it when I do that! We've been keeping busy around here. Mommy finally finished painting the living room (basque brown). It is lovely. This weekend we are going to work in the yard with daddy (he's THRILLED about doing yardwork!) and put up the trim in the living room. We are also getting ready for our trip next week. I am sooo excited about a road trip with my cousins! We will be taking lots of pictures b/c it will be the first time all 7 grandsons (that's right, no girls!) will be together. We'll make sure to post lots for everyone to see!
Love ya!

Andrew

Here are a few more pictures to keep everyone updated on our growth! The first one highlights all of Joseph's fat rolls quite well. Then a certain cutie pie drawing. The third one is Joseph fighting AIDS in Africa! Who knew it was as easy as just laying on the couch! Lastly, all the Snowden men. Aren't we handsome!?! If daddy looks a little rough it is from the two bottles of wine he drank last night!

Love Ya!
Andrew

Snowden Boys Update

We're keeping busy here! Joseph is getting so big, so fast! Mommy calls him tubby tubby b/c he's sooooo fat! She has to go shopping for some new clothes b/c he's getting so big! I'm not the best at counting but I think he has 3 chins! And his arms and legs look like sausages! I'm doing well too. I am allergic to my sunscreen so I am covered in red splotches (ALL OVER) but they are finally starting to go away. Once they are all cleared up I will get to spend time outside again! Mommy and I are working hard trying to decide what color to paint the living room and planning all our household projects. Have fun everyone!
Love ya!
Andrew

Random Pics

Brotherly love! Hiding the ball. The joy of sweet corn! Party in the park with daddy!

Bath Time Fun!

We took our first bath together! This kid is a water hog! Also; I'm not all about sharing my toys and having to hold back on the splashing! Joseph loved it though! He's a water baby just like me!

Love ya!

Andrew

Afternoon in the park

Yesterday after daddy got home from work we went to the park. We had so much fun playing and feeding the ducks! Joseph slept the whole time (as you can see from the picture that mommy isn't smart enough to rotate). It was great fun for all!! I hope you guys are all having as much fun!

Love ya!

Andrew

Weekend Away!

Last weekend we all went to Archbold for Jared's first communion. (Congratulations Jared!) We had a great time visiting with the family; especially Grandpa Simon! Joseph and I like him and Grandma better than we like our parents! We stayed at Sauder Inn and went swimming (except for mommy b/c of her vac). We also went to the new playground with 26 foot slides! I had so much fun!!!!! Jospeh just sat in his seat and watched; he's still a blob and is not very interactive yet. That's ok though; I have enough fun for both of us! Mommy forgot the camera so we only have one picture to post that Grandma took for us. It is our first family picture with the four of us!!! We will be getting our pictures done sometime in the near future and I will have mommy post those too. That's about all that is going on here; we just hang out and play! We'll keep you updated!

Love,

Andrew

Finally Home!

We're all finally home and settling in! Starting tummy time early! Brotherly Love and nap time. We love our mom so much we took a nap at the same time!!!!!

We'll keep the pictures coming and try to keep the updates frequent. Right now we are all just adjusting to the new living situation and enjoying daddy's time off of work and spending time together as a family.

Welcome to the world!

Baby Joseph finally arrived on April 6, 2007 @ 0758 weighing 8 pounds and 20 inches long with a head full of brown hair and beautiful blue eyes.

Big Boy Bedroom

Here are a few pictures of the big boy room (which still isn't done!!). There are still a couple of things to go up on the walls and the flooring situation, and we should be set! You can't see it too well, but the bottom half of the walls is chalkboard and already full of writing and pictures! Also notice the fire engine bed that mommy did not want! But Andrew and Joseph's happiness is all that matters to mommy!

The Latest

Ok, here's the deal. Mommy wants a new computer; Daddy says NO-NO. We cannot justify a new computer when we spent $2000 on the last one, it's barely two years old and is under warranty....So they keep fighting with Best Buy. Daddy went to pick up the computer tonight and he got it home and it was still broken!!!!! So; he went back; and they took it again......Same story, different day! So mommy is typing from daddy's work computer again, so of course no pictures!!!
My new bedroom.....STILL NOT DONE. My money is on it not being finished before Joseph comes; they've only got 2 more days!! What do you expect when you leave everything to the last minute!!!??!!!
Joseph....Friday, April 6, 2007 at 0730! Mommy and Daddy have to be at the hospital at 0530! Suckers! I will be with Grandma and Grandpa Simon; snoozing. WE will not be getting up that early. After we go meet Joseph and see Mommy in the hospital we are going to Toledo for Easter. Mommy is sad that she won't see me on Easter, but it is better that way b/c she can't handle watching all the candy and soda that Grandpa gives me! Also, daddy promised mommy he will find a way to get pictures up for everyone to see the newest addition to our family. It will probably be on Monday when mommy is supposed to be allowed to come home.
Well, I think that's all for now! Love you all lots!

SORRY, NO PICTURES!

Our computer is dead, again...imagine that! This time it's the power cord again. Daddy needs to go to the store and get another one, right now mommy is updating on daddy's work computer so we can't post our pictures yet. Hopefully we'll be back up and running soon! It definately will be back before Jospeh arrives, even if mommy has to go out and buy a new computer while daddy is at work!
Love ya all!!!!!!!

Andrew's Update

Hello all! I know it's been a long time since I've posted anything so I just wanted to update everyone on what's going on in the Snowden house! Mommy and I have been sick (AGAIN!) for the past week and daddy woke up with it this morning. We are all tired of getting sick! Tomorrow it is supposed to be in the 60's; HOORAY for spring! So; mommy and I are going to spend some time OUTSIDE. We had to have a little refresher course on what outside means since we've been trapped indoors for soooo long! Mommy promises she will take pictures of me and put them up tomorrow for everyone to see! Just wait; I'm soooo big!!!!!
Baby Joseph update: my little brother will be here on April 6! I am going to go to Toledo with Grandma and Grandpa Simon on the 5th so that mommy can go into the hospital and I get to see everyone for Easter. Poor mommy, she'll be stuck in the hospital for Easter so none of Grandma Jean's good eats for her! That's what she gets for getting knocked up!
My bedroom still isn't done! Mommy and daddy say they will finish it this coming weekend. I'm not going to hold my breath; I've heard that one a few times before! To give them credit; they really couldn't finish it this weekend since we were all sick. It will be worth it when it's finished! We're still looking for a cute rug, if you have any ideas let mommy know cuz she's not having much luck!
Well; I think that is all that's been going on here; check back for pictures!