I'm FREE!

Ever since Hannah turned three, Josiah has copied her with his own proclamation, "I'm FREE!"  We would correct him and tell him his real age, but he never wanted to be one or two.. he loved the number three.  But now he is finally three... wow, three!  We love our Josiah James and he boldly proclaims to everyone that he is THREE!  He is a special part of our family.

I love the way he holds his mouth when he is concentrating, his contagious and boisterous laugh, his kind heart to his brother, the way he tackles anyone, his love for football and his excitement to watch with daddy, the way he smiles which makes his eyes disappear -- just like Grampa!, his love for singing -- especially with a microphone, how it is hard for him to say "CK" sounds so he used to say "Taleb", his timidity which makes him cautious in new situations, the way he puts both his hands on my cheeks when kissing me, the way he stalls before naps and just wants me to snuggle with him -- no talking mommy, just snuggle!, the way he looks like his daddy -- a little mini-me, his hilarious dance moves, his love for books -- especially the Bible, his adorable birthmark on his tummy...the place God kissed him before he was born, his love of boy toys -- trucks, cars, balls, Legos, and more,and his tens of thousands of questions each day!  What a great boy he is!

Oh, Josiah, the list could go on and on and on.  We love you to Heaven... and Back!