Josh is 8!!!

Today is Josh's 8th Birthday! Here's a few pictures of him (in no particular order)!

Top 10 Things we love about Josh! (also in no particular order)

10. Humorous - he likes to make people laugh, and will even do it when it embarrasses himself. He's coming out of his shell more and more!

9. Dedicated - If there's something he wants to learn how to do, he will do it. During the summer, he wanted to learn how to pogo stick. Despite my fear of it, he kept trying (and falling) until he mastered it! He's currently attempting to teach himself to play the piano as a result of his mother's laziness to give him lessons.

8. Competitive - He loves sports and wants to win and do his best! He is doing so great in baseball, and works hard to fine tune his abilities, with the help of Dad!

7. Humble - Even though he gets super excited about catching that fly ball, or tagging out a runner on 1st, he does really good about keeping in all in perspective! He doesn't rub it in the other team's face, and is a good sport!

6. Grateful - He surprises me sometimes by saying "thanks for that great dinner, Mom!" or "Thanks for taking us to the park!" He seems to know when I need the "praise" the most, and is good about showing it!

5. Good example - He is a hero to his little brothers! Caleb can't wait til he gets home from school... and Brooks literally lights up whenever he sees Josh!
4. Simple - He is a man of few words, but when he does start talking, it's important. Ever since he was a baby, he hasn't needed a lot of toys to keep himself entertained. He was happy playing with measuring cups and spoons. And now, he's as happy as can be with Legos!

3. Loving - he shows love to his family and friends by trying to be nice to everyone. Even though he's constantly teasing Caleb, I'm almost positive it's intended in fun... Caleb just doesn't always see it that way.

2. Obedient - He tries to choose the right in everything he does. His teachers at school have always said that they wish they had an entire class full of Josh's! He is overall just a good kid!!!

1. FUN! - before I had kids, I was worried that I would be annoyed by them once they got to that pre-adolescent stage. But Josh continues to entertain us! He is genuine in everything he does... and we thoroughly enjoy hanging out with him! We love him to death and are so excited and proud and happy that he is in our family!!!

Happy Birthday Dude!!! Hope it's a good one!!!