Justus Turns Three!!!

We are so blessed to be in year four of parenting! It has been an amazing ride so far and I feel sure that it will continue to be so throughout the years. God blessed us so much with this incredible firstborn! As you all know, he is FULL of life, he is joyful, loving, has never ending energy (which will be a plus in working years), and he shocks us every week with his ability to process and remember things for such a young boy. I remember back to the first time we were told that he may have Neural Tube Defects followed by kidney problems. Now, I look at this healthy, active boy and I thank God that he can run and play just like everyone else! In the midst of the tough moments, we are so thankful that God has allowed us the responsibility to parent our sweet Justus.

Here are some pictures of our family day on Justus' birthday!

We allowed Justus to open one present on his birthday, his baseball and mitt. His smile speaks volumes about his joy over the gift.

Moments before Justus' very first catch...

Confidence exudes after only one catch...

A rare Justus and mommy pic (I am always taking the pics) before leaving for Chuck E Cheese

Focused on the singing mouse...

Always happy to ride the school bus.

Daddy, Justus and ice cream... so happy together!

Bella joins J for another school bus ride.

The culmination of our ChuckECheese visit... In his mind anyone is a friend and he wants to say, "Hi" and maybe even give a hug or two!