A Long Overdue Joshua Update...

We cannot believe it has been almost seven months since we last posted a picture of Joshua! He is growing up very quickly, and when the camera is not nearby we are always trying to take "snapshots" with our minds so we don't forget any part of this special time. We are constantly amazed at the new things Joshua can do and say, and the adventure only continues to grow sweeter. One thing is for sure: his precious life continues to utterly overwhelm us with God's incredible grace, for we certainly do not deserve such an unbelievable blessing as him.

Here are some photos to make up for lost time...

Joshua now really enjoys riding his "car" around the house. In early June, we headed off to Miami with the McGown Family.

It was a wonderful trip and many happy memories were made together.
Joshua LOVED his first trip to the beach.

Joshua and cousin Hailey had a wonderful time dancing together on the boat.

First time experiencing the waves...

Watering the grass (and patio and everything else...) is one of Joshua's simple pleasures

Running through the Dallas Arboretum Sleeping on the couch while he had an early summer cold

Celebrating buddy Luke's first birthday!

Uncle Jay is always quick to help out when Joshua starts asking for "agua"

One of our favorite things to do when mommy gets home from work--DANCING! Up until recently when the heat index in Houston began to stick at over 100 degrees,

we spent lots of time playing in our backyard together...

Helping Daddy gather peaches from our peach tree Celebrating Joshua's "heritage" on Cinco de Mayo as he becomes bilingual

(thanks to Nanny Mirna!)

More fun with Luke

Not only eating on his own but now he helps us cook :)

Wonderful grandparents and daddy--thanks for the MANY trips to Houston

you made the last busy six months, Grammy and Grandpa!

Easter Riding in the fun train at the Easter Egg Hunt

Joshua loves his Grammy

Fun times in the spring bluebonnets

Gig'em, Joshua!

Feeding himself now

Winter 2009

Fun with buddy Luke

Thanking God for the memories,

Brian, Jenny, and Joshua

Joshua's First Birthday

These pictures (sorry!--not in order from the weekend) are for Grammy and Grandpa Wallace and Great-Grandma Nash! We love you all, missed you this weekend at the party, and can't wait to celebrate with you in Dallas in just a few days! Joshua and Mommy unwrap gifts after the party.
Joshua and Hailey play together

The kids having fun at the party

Grandpa McGown and Uncle Jason

Sweet little buddy Luke laughs on Josh's swing

Wonderful Uncle Doonald and Aunt Angela--thanks for coming up with sweet Abi to celebrate this weekend!

The McGown Ladies and Joshua

Thanks so much for these super cute pajamas, Grammy and Grandpa!

I had a lot of fun wearing them tonight on my un-birthday.

Joshua enjoys his first cake...

We are thankful for all the lovely family and friends who joined us this weekend to celebrate.

(This is for you, Grammy and Grandpa, even though it's not from the birthday weekend! Thanks for helping us plant a vegetable garden. We are having lots of fun eating fresh veggies!)

And finally, enjoy Joshua's dance moves. Needless to say, he loves his present from Uncle Doonald and Aunt Angela.

Joshua the Lion

For the Fall Festival at church this year, we enjoyed great times with Joshua the Lion, family, and dear friends. Halloween hasn't been this fun in years!

Joshua and sweet cousin Abi

The boys--Brian, Joshua the Lion, Luke the Monkey, and "Uncle" Jason