Sunday, April 6, 2008

Happy Birthday, Sweet Joshua!

Our darling little caboose baby is officially one year old today. Joyous, and perhaps a little bittersweet. It is so fun to watch him grow and delight in his developing personality, but just the same, I'm wishing today that time wasn't passing so quickly.


We celebrated with cake and presents yesterday because Tony left early this morning for a course in San Antonio. The big kids helped open all the presents, and Josh was happy just to be in the center of the chaos.

His favorite things currently are speed crawling, eating Kix and cheese, riding facing forward in his big-boy car seat, and giving high-fives. He has the quickest smile and loves to be in the middle of the action. Not hard when he is the center of our little world.

It really seems like last week that Josh joined our family. Despite the many challenges of his pregnancy, he has never ceased to delight every member of our family. We wouldn't be complete without him.


So, little booger-boo, we wish you every happiness this year and always. We love you to infinity and beyond!

20 comments:

Montserrat said...

What sweet pictures. I'm so amazed at how fast they grow in their first year.

jennwa said...

Happy Birthday Joshua!!!

Rosanne said...

You are absolutely kidding me that he turned one already? Has it really been that long? WOW! Happy Birthday little J!

just jamie said...

How sweet is that? Happy Birthday little "caboose."

Garrett Gang said...

I feel like I went through that pregnancy with you! I can't ever think of that time without struggling with my emotions. Sure love you, girl! Happy 1st, Joshua!!

Cherie said...

Isn't it sad!! I too felt a little sad with Kaikane turning 1 this week. It has gone by so quickly. Happy Birthday Josh!!

Albanie said...

He's such a cute boy. I remember having my eye on him for avery's husband to be....haha. I'm wierd and like to set my kids up even though they are 2 and 1!

April said...

Happy Birthday little dude! We love you!

Kristi said...

It's just not possible! I will always think of him as the tiny little guy he was when you came to visit Nebraska to look for houses last summer. Happy Birthday, Josh!

zakkalife said...

how precious, it really does go by too quick

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Joshua! I was going to send an e-mail to wish Joshua and the whole family a happy 1st birthday, but I figured I would just send the greeting here. I know you all are already in bed where you are, but we have been thinking about you all day and send lots of love and hugs. The first birthday is a big milestone for baby and parents . . . and now you get to enjoy each day with a toddler approaching 2! So much growth and change happens in these early years. Happy Birthday again - we celebrate your family!
Many Blessings,
Courtney and the rest of the Everards

The Bennett Bunch said...

Oh wow, I can't believe he is one already!!! Happy Birthday Joshua!!!!!

Ashlee said...

They do get big too fast. sniff.

Happy Bday to your wee one!

Ice Cream said...

Oh my goodness, that newborn pic of him is so beautiful. Glad he had a happy day!

Montay said...

so fun I love the tiny baby flashback. Happy Birthday little guy!!

Melissa said...

oh happy birthday! Give my second cousin...or cousin once removed? well give him a big hug!

The Brough Family said...

You are such a sweet mom, I hope you print that up and keep it somewhere for him to read when he's older. He is really is adorable! Happy B-day little Josh!!

BeckyRuss said...

Happy Birthday little Joshua! We can't believe that it has already been a year since you were born. You're growing up so fast!! We are sad that we can't be with you to celebrate your big day, but know that your Uncle Russ and your Aunt Becky love you so much!

Kathleen said...

is he really one ALREADY??? that just means that christian's first birthday is looming....sigh. josh's face has changed too--such a big boy! (and such a sweet little newborn picture too!) whatta' cutie! happy birthday, josh!

Nicole said...

What a cutie.