Joshua's Birthday - Family Party

We had a great time celebrating Joshua's birthday this year!  Since it fell on a Sunday we had him choose an activity we could do the day before to get the festivities started.  He chose a trip to McDonald's, the one with his favorite play place.  I exercised restraint and didn't try to get him to choose somewhere else instead.  He was the birthday boy, after all!  The kids all had such a great time eating real fast and then rushing outside to play.  And even I enjoyed my french fries!

On Sunday Joshua opened his presents after Jake came home from an early morning meeting.  We had plenty of time since church doesn't start 'til 1pm for us this year.  As always, Joshua's enthusiasm was brimming and he was truly excited and grateful for each gift he received.  He played hard with everything that morning and spent lots of time checking it all out.

 

After church (well, after Jake got home from a late meeting) we had cake and ice cream and just had a really nice time together.  It is so much fun to celebrate this guy!

 

The next morning, Jake went to the school first thing to deliver birthday donuts to Joshua's class.  He says he was very well received.  Making a classroom full of 3rd graders happy is apparently a great way to start the day!

Happy Birthday, dear Joshua!  You are one special boy and we feel so blessed and lucky that you are ours.  Out of all the families in the world, you came to us!  We'll be here for you always and want you to know that we love you so!