Happy 5th Birthday!

My dear Joshua,

Five years ago today, you came into this world and changed ours. It seems oh so long ago, yet just like yesterday, that I held you in my arms for the very first time and cried tears of joy and thanksgiving. You are truly a gift from God and words could never completely describe how you have filled my heart with a love like I've never known.

Oh my Joshua, you are so much fun! You love to play games, especially Star Wars, and you always want me to be Princess Leia. You are my protector and also my cohort in mischief, usually at daddy's expense. Luckily he is a good sport. I imagine one day he will repay us for all of our tricksters. But for now our days are filled with much joy and laughter all because of you.

You are so very smart; the smartest boy in the world. Your imagination amazes me and it thrills my heart to watch you create stories and drawings and all the things that you can make with magnetiles and legos!

I love that you still want to snuggle with me every night and tell stories to each other. I love that you still let me call you my baby, although to daddy you are his boy. I love that you are strong and independent, yet still shy and humble. You are growing into a fine, fine young man and I am so very proud of you. I thank God for you every day, my little Joshua. God made you extra special and He loves you very much.

Happy 5th Birthday my beautiful boy!

We love you more than anything in the world.

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First Trip to Disney World

There are not enough words to describe the fun we had at Disney World. I believe we all could have stayed there forever.

It was truly magical.

We were on the go from the moment we arrived last Sunday and did not stop until we got home last night. Watching Joshua see and meet his favorite characters was the best. I hope he will remember that fun forever.

Here are only a few pictures of the fun.