A WHOLE HAND!

JOEY BOY,

WHERE ARE YOU?

IT'S YOUR BIG DAY!

January 4th marked the 5th birthday of a very special little boy in my life - My Joe-Joe! I had the pleasure of making his cake for his party, and I must say, it was one of the most challenging; not because it was a difficult cake, but I did not know the character all too well (insert your laugh here). But, I prevailed, and Joey got his cake!

The party was a lot of fun for Joey; but what party isn't when you have the joy of having most of your cousins to celebrate with you!? (We missed Faith, Dayton, and Paige!). Lots of cake, lots of presents, lots of smiles and fun all around.

Joey, it does not seem possible that you are a WHOLE HAND!! What happened to that little baby I held in the hospital room? You're growing up my sweet nephew, and it's such a blessing to watch you grow into the person you are becoming. I love you!

THE GIFTS AND DECORATIONS
Gift from the Cook Family!Opening gift from Uncle Larry, Aunt Anne, and AmandaGift from Uncle Larry, Aunt Anne, and Amanda (Animal Soup board game)
THE CAKE - A POKEMON CHARACTER NAMED PICACHU (sp?)




Blow the candles out sweet boy!

BUDDIES! - UNCLE LARRY (AKA SNORK) AND NEPHEW JOEY (AKA SMISH-SMISH)


HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOEY! HOPE YOUR DAY WAS FUN AND YOU ENJOY BEING A WHOLE HAND!

Joseph, Joey, Joe ----My Nephew!

Today is a very special day. Can this much time have already passed, so quickly? I remember my sister calling me and telling me I think my water broke. You think!?! This is baby #2 shouldn't you know? Guess that goes to prove, every pregnancy is different. I was SO excited! Another little nephew to love on and give lots of hugs and kisses to. I just couldn't wait. I, unfortunately, did not get to see my sister in the hospital, so I had to wait to see this new little nephew of mine. {did I ever mention that I am not one to have good patience when something exciting, new is going on?}. The first time I got to hold this little bundle, my heart melted. God saw fit to bless me again as Aunt Anne.

Today, my Joe-Joe is 5 years old, a whole hand! and a kid full of knowledge he could blow your socks off! He absolutely loves animals; I mean ALL things animals! Geez, who the heck knows what a narwhal is? Joey does! He is very loving, and crazy goofy at the same time! He can be shy, but when you get this kid going, he is a little chatterbox! Joey is a very detail oriented type kid. He follows instructions when building things, and whoa did he ever shock us this past Dec 31 building a Lego-type thing all by himself. Did I mention he is JUST turning FIVE today??

My sweet nephew, Joey, I love you little buddy! You put a smile on my face and fill my heart with love. You are so precious to me! I thank God for you being a blessing to my life, and I thank God for blessing your mommy, my sister, with the opportunity to be your Mom! So, go ahead, blow those candles out my boy....

Happy 5th Birthday, Joey!