This weekend Nate and I attended two wonderful birthday parties. On Saturday we celebrated our best friends Rich and Darcie's beautiful daughter's first birthday. Joy turned 1 on January 19. She is such a special little girl. Little sister to soon-to-be 3 years old Grace, Joy is a bundle of smiles and giggles and love. We love spending time with the Jackson girls (and Rich and Darice too!). There is never a dull moment! The cutest part of the birthday party was Grace thinking that it was her birthday. I was reminded, like I am every day at school, that little children have no concept of time. We had a great celebration with our friends and their family! I love kids' birthday parties because I am reminded of how special children's lives are and what a blessing they bring to our lives.After the 1st birthday party we headed over Mom and Dad Mihalek's house. Anissa and Graham flew in from Nebraska for Grandpa Mihalek's 90th birthday party. We spent time playing with Graham Saturday night. He was so hyper and moved so quickly without his cast on! We love spending time with him and Anissa too!
Sunday after church was the birthday party. What a wonderful celebration with family and friends. It was so much fun spending time with Nate's side of the family. We haven't seen some family members for over a year so it was nice catching up. It was also neat meeting some of his family for the first time. Below is a picture of Grandpa and Grandma Mihalek at our wedding last year.
I look at the two special loved ones we've celebrated this weekend. Joy is just beginning to explore what God has in store for her life and has so much to look forward to. Grandpa has celebrated many birthdays and has experienced many blessings. I pray for these two during this next year of their life. May God bless them both! Life is truly a blessing and it is such a joy to be able to celebrate life with friends and family!
3 comments:
We are so blessed to have you guys in our lives and are so glad you could be there to share in Joy's big day. It sounds like you had fun at Grandpa's birthday too. Glad to hear that Graham has his cast off. Watch out Craig & Anissa! See you tonight.
P.S. - Enjoy your snow day!!!
Great picture! Sure wish we could have been there, but it's hard to travel with a 4 week old and a 2 year old. Sure do miss you guys. Come down to Tennessee sometime.
Denny
I love playing with you, too, Uncle Nate and Aunt Staci! You wore me out - or maybe it was all the shopping that Grandma and Mommy did yesterday - I've been napping most of today. Maybe you are too - with your snow day and everything! Can't wait to see you again soon...
high fives and blow some kisses all around...
Love, your cutie patootie nephew
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