Happy Birthday Little Joe!

My 1st 4-wheeler

My very own slide...thanks Marmee

Our dearest Joe,
Another year has flown by. I can't believe you are 2 years old! I just finished reading your letter I wrote you last year and can't believe how far you've come. We have had our ups and downs this year with your health, but nothing in comparison to some families, so for that we are very grateful.

You have changed from a baby boy to a little boy right before our eyes. Its amazing how much you understand and comprehend, but yet have decided not to verbalize it yet. I know that once you do, we are in for it because your favorite sentence is "What/Who is that?" and you have asked that question about everything you have every seen. From the ceiling and doors to every animal. If we ignore you, you just say it louder until we answer you. You definitely have your daddy's persistence.

Some things that you couldn't live without right now are Handy Manny, books and milk. I think if you had those 3 things on an island, you would be happy for the rest of your life. You bring so much happiness to us and I find myself just watching you play and it brings me such joy. You play so well by yourself and such an independent little thing. You love the outdoors and other kids. You also love the pool, so we are going to start some swimming lessons this summer.

Of course, you still have a lot of wonderful people in your life that are helping us raise you to be the man God wants you to be. We wish we were closer to our families in distance, but we have made some great friends that help make our time apart from our family much more fun now.

Little man, we wish you a happy birthday and a great year to follow. We love you with all our hearts! I'm so glad you are in our lives...it just wouldn't be the same without. kiss kiss