Joel's 1st Birthday Party

Our nephew, Joel, turned 1 on June 24. He was in Portugal at the time meeting some of his extended family on his mom's side. So when they got back Todd and Helena threw a bash for him on July 1st.

The birthday boy checking out his balloons.

"Lemme at that cake!"

A family pic.

A fun one!

Enjoying his cake.

There was a pool but it was pretty chilly since the weather had been cooler and the heater was broken. Logan wanted to go in anyways and loved it even though his whole body was shaking from being cold!

Swimming with daddy.

Jacob was also dying to get in, so Great-Grandma Terry dangled his feet over the edge.

Logan was totally willing to help Joel open his gifts!

Joel was probably trying to give Logan his cup to distract him from the gifts.

Jacob gets in on the action.

3 cousins reading books together.

"Hey Joel! Give me that book!"

The birthday boy.

Joel, Jacob and Uncle Todd

Logan, tired after the present opening.

Happy Birthday, Joel. I can't believe the year has gone by so fast!