Joziah turned ONE today!

Joziah celebrated his first birthday today, and had a wonderful time. It was a bittersweet day for his mama- he's getting to be such a big boy, which is so fun, but he's leaving his babyhood behind more every moment.

Joziah's favorite animal is the dog. He is always on the lookout for one, saying "da-da" and he woofing really cute. So I baked him a banana cake in the shape of a dog. (It is actually a Blue's Clues design.) I think it turned out really well:

 We sang to him and he didn't have a clue what to do with the candle, so I eventually blew it out. Then I popped off one of the "ear" pieces (actually a series of cupcakes) and he devoured it.

It took him a little while to figure out how to open his presents, but I guess with a toddler the joy is in the journey. He loved all of the gifts, of course, and had to be pried away from each one to open the next.

Good times, good memories. JoZ is such a sweet boy. He loves to give kisses, have stories read to him, dance with his Mama, and play with his siblings. He was born last year on Father's Day, and I'm sure he's be best Father's Day gift Kory will ever receive!