Happy 32nd Birthday Joe

I remember this night like it was yesterday........we were so excited to meet Joe.

Joe & Sarah met @ Word of Life and Joe came to Calif. for Chris & Laurie Finchams wedding. I spent the day preparing a nice dinner and was excited to have the whole family home for it..............everyone except Tim, he was going to be late due to a High School Basketball tournament in Williams. Tim promised to be home as quickly as possible. As a mom I was hoping to make a good impression with this new fella is Sarah's life..............only to have Tim come in late and announce that he had been pulled over in his "65" mustang for a possible DUI!!!! I remember rolling my eyes, thinking what is this guy going to think of us now!!

Chris & Laurie's wedding

Almost a year later Joe flew out again, this time to propose to Sarah. He arrived on his birthday and surprised her with a ring the day after. Sarah celebrated her birthday the following day!

3-BIG days in a row!

Priceless.........Cody loved birthday's!!! He was known for finding one of his favorite toys, wrapping it up and giving it to the birthday recipient. You can see the excitement on his face......... poor Joe is completely surprised by it...............the next picture tells it all......

Ahh yes, this here it is!! Good sport, Joe!

Engaged!


Yuba City Youth Pastor and his wife...................

Youth group Harvest Party, a Jock and Cheerleader!

What a cool family..................3-d at Disneyland!

Way, cool!

Joe and Cody have always had a great relationship.........I think that Cody is now taller than Joe!

Joe was the guy with the "Hiram"! This picture was taken when we had an "all girls" trip to Pennsylvania when Sarah & Joe were attending college there. Joe joined us for our outing in Gettysburg! What a sport!

Joe was part of the statues!

A well earned degree!

Two very excited people...........ready for their next adventure.

A guys weekend

A very special time in all of our lives was when we were able to attend church together and listen to our very own son-in-law preach.

Joe and Mya were always buddy's!

A hike to Feather Falls

Vacation Bible School in Gridley

Joe & Keagan

A very proud and happy dad!

Joe..........looking back over the years reminds me of how blessed we are to have you in our family! We love you and hope you know how special you are to us!

Happy (Late) Birthday!

Luv,

Mom Warta