Josiah turns ONE!!

Somehow a year has gone by since we welcomed Josiah into this world and as you parents out there know, it just doesn't seem possible that in 12 short months he's gone from a 6 pound 12 oz newborn who slept 23 hours a day to a 21.5 pound crawling/almost walking, babbling, curious little daredevil who has a new "trick" every day!! But the impossible became possible on Friday when he turned one! Unfortunately, he was feeling under the weather so we spent the day relaxing at home but having extra cuddle time with the little guy was just what the doctor ordered for both of us! Luckily he was feeling well enough to enjoy a birthday pancake that morning and was fever-free by Saturday for the big birthday bash! And by bash, I'm referring to his first cake eating experience. Normally, the small cake given to the guest of honor (called a "Smash cake") gets a few pokes and maybe a handful of cake or so taken off before the child loses interest. Not our boy! He was all about the cake from the moment he tasted the frosting and let out a loud "Mmmmmm". Let's just say that the poor rubber ducky didn't stand a chance against this little one:-) I am posting several pictures from the day. We have video also but it's too big to upload here, I'll have to see if Seth can edit it down so we can post it because it's definitely blogworthy:-)

Opening presents...he was SUPER spoiled by everyone, a big THANK YOU to all!!

These books were my favorites growing up and now have been handed down to Josiah...thanks Nana and Papa!

"Thanks for my new water table Grammy and Papa, I love it!!"

It's a Rubber Ducky party!!

Before the smashing commenced...

A few shots of Josiah's adoring (and highly amused) crowd watching him tackle the cake:-)

Christmas card worthy family picture?? We'll see:-)

"Yes!! I smashed it good!"

Time to get clean...first stop, pool to rinse off and then to the real bathtub for soap!

All clean and scrubbed up:-)