Arizona!

We took a big trip to Arizona in May. The kids and I went, Mike met us there for a few days, my brother came out and my college roomie Jill came for few days. It was so much fun! We went to the zoo and swam swam swam!!!! Josh got some good foundation work on walking in the walker his Yia Yia got him. He was zipping around and around!

Thanks to my brother's friend, John, and his underwater camera, the girls had some real fun! Uncle Bubby painted Kailee's nails. And we all made friendship bracelets!

This was this crazy fish that was called a rock fish. That was his own algae looking stuff on his body. I think this animal shows God's sense of humor.

More of J's birthday party!

To keep the big kids busy during the party we played Minute To Win It Games... The kids love playing them and the parents love watching!

Joshua Michael is 1!!!

We made it! He is officially a big 1 year old. I cannot believe what the last year has brought. When God asks us to be joyful in trials, this is why. Because he has a bigger, brighter plan then anything we can imagine. Joshua Michael is such a miracle. Anyone who sees him smile falls instantly in love. His smile radiates through his whole face. It has, by no means, been an easy year. Rather, the toughest of our lives. I am so thankful that God has brought us through this journey. Our faith has been stretched and our family has grown stronger because of it all. Thank you to all of you who have been there every step of the way. We are so blessed.

Now, onto celebration!

Celebration #1 was a morning with just us. He (the girls) opened his gifts and played for a bit.

Celebration #2 (not sure in the timeline, actually) Mike's mom her boyfriend came by to love on our boy. He got his very own walker!! Time to get moving boy! Happy day with Nana!!!

Celebration #3 with some of our closest friends...

What better theme for a tiny man's birthday the super cool OWLS! Ok, so maybe not manly, but I love owls. I think they are adorable. And since he is too tiny to vote, I get to. For now:)

A tiny sized cake for my tiny 1 year old man!!!

The great BBQers.... Daddy and Uncle Rich!By the time it was cake time, little man was overwhelmed and would only sample it with his Momma.

Our friends Stephanie and Marshall. Marshall and Josh are only 4 days apart. They are destined to be buddies.

Silly girls!And then he was big nigh night from all the excitement! We are so thankful for our little Joshua and can't wait to celebrate more birthdays with him!!!