Joshua is 5-years old!

Oh my goodness.  A 5-year old lives in our house!

Joshua has been looking forward to turning 5 for the last 6 months.

We attempted a "Cousins in Costume" party last weekend but the cousins had been infected by a stomach bug that the Nolens were not interested in getting.

 

Joshua's sweet cousins still dressed up to celebrate his birthday even though they had to stay home.

The celebration took place despite the change in plans.  We took Joshua to the Children's Museum in Jackson and then had cake and ice cream.  As a special treat, Coach took Joshua to the movie Saturday afternoon.  What a day!

 



Cool new book from Aunt B

 

Awesome knight with a bow and arrow from the cousins.

birthday boy with his cake

A light side and dark side cake (think Star Wars)

A throwback to pictures taken when Joshua was too little to sit up. See this post.

The chair picture next to Forest the dog.  Wow, Joshua is growing up!

Words/phrases that could be used to describe Joshua:

energetic

talkative

inquisitive

curious

smart

funny

loves to make people laugh

passionate

compassionate

loving

snuggler

frequently dilly dallys

thinker

problem solver

whistler

movie watcher

concerned (sometimes to the point of anxious)

learner

people person

coo coo crazy

tough

loving, doting big brother

 

We are grateful for Joshua's maturation over the last year.  He is able to practice self-control, more often then not.  He loves school and being around his friends.  He loves to be active but also still snuggles up with us before bed to read and pray.  What a sweet boy the Lord has grown him into!