Joshua's 1st Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JOSHUA

Wednesday the 26th was Joshua's first birthday! I can't believe the little guy is a year old already. Seems like time flies, sometimes.

Ethan sure had a hay-day helping Joshy open his presents. Joshy wasn't sure about the whole wrapping paper thing. He was sure about eating it, though.

Joshua has always loved banging on things. He has a drum that he wails on so this xylophone was a great gift. He hits that thing so much. He loves it.

This is his birthday cake for his actual birthday. We will be having a friend party soon and Challene will be making a cake for that occasion. I'm pretty excited about the one she is making. You'll see soon why. This cake was a delicious ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins. It was a chocolate chunk icecream with a white cake. Oh, man it was good. Cutting into it, though, was a different story.

We had the same decorations we used for Ethan's first birthday, so we thought we'd reuse them. If you'll recall, Ethan didn't touch a thing the whole time. With Joshua, though, we couldn't even finish getting the decorations on before he ripped them off. He pulled the hat off quicker than quick.
This is Joshy just starting to enjoy the cake. Oh, man it was good. There's still two slices in our freezer. Hmmm, sounds like a good after-kids-are-down snack for Challene and I.
This is after Joshy had finished the cake. He had brown cake boogers for several days afterward.

We also took Josh to get pictures. He was so cooperative and willing to do whatever the lady wanted him to do. He can be so easy-going sometimes. Othertimes...

One of my favorites. He gives that smile to everyone he sees. Everyone loves him.

Last one. My personal favorite. I'm not sure why, but I like it.

Many of you know that we hosted Mom and Dad Green last week. It was a wonderful time had by all and we'll be posting a blog about it soon.

Until then... I can't believe Josh is 1 year old. I can't believe I'm starting a new quarter tomorrow. I can't believe I'm just five short quarters away from graduation! It's all gone so fast, and yet so slow. *sigh*