Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Happy Birthday Joyce

It was Joyce's first birthday on Sunday -- January 25 -- and we were lucky enough to have her, Julie and John with us to celebrate. As reported in the recent "2008 Collector's and Green" edition of the Star the "chubby cherub was hogging all the attention" (nothing but the absolute truth out of that publication). She was cute as could be as you can see from the following "exclusive" photos.

Joyce and Julie on the big day.
Like most kids at one year, she was more interested in the wrapping paper than the gifts she received.

Andrew and Rebekah made her a special "Tweety Bird" cake.Joyce is not sure what to make of the candle. With a little help from her Dad she finally blew it out.
On Saturday we went up to Mount Rainier National Park and went for a nice snowshoe/hike. The snow was a little icy and crusty but we had a great time in one of the most beautiful spots in the world. Joyce seems to love it. She didn't make a sound the whole time as her big eyes tried to take in the giant 150 foot high trees, the gorgeous White River and steep mountains and hills from the straight jacket under her Dad's coat.Here is the whole snowshoeing crew.

6 comments:

Elizabeth said...

Happy Birthday Joyce! She is so precious.

rachel said...

Happy Birthday Joyce. You are such an adorable little girl!

Jill said...

Happy Birthday baby Joyce! I can't believe that you're already one. It seems like yesterday we were cuddling together in Indiana. We love you Joyce.

Mels said...

Joyce is adorable, it was so much fun, can;t wait to see you all soon, thanks, I love you all so much
Love,
Mels

Emilie said...

oh baby joyce, how i miss you in my arms. i love you guys - wish i had been there with you...

Amie said...

Love it!!! Happy Birthday, baby Joyce!!!!!