Joel turns 1

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Well it is hard to believe but our little boy is not so little anymore. On the weekend we celebrated Joel's first birthday and we must say it is rather scary at just how fast the year has gone. Joel is amazing and growing up to be a very happy little man.

Anna and I took him to the zoo on his actual birthday. I am sure this will be the first of many outings to the zoo as he was fascinated with the animals. Then on Saturday it was madness at home with our friends and families coming over for the big party. It was a great day and Joel was spoilt again. James is more concerned about where we are going to store all his presents! Anna was in her element opening all the presents that she forgot to involve Joel in the process!!!!

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Photos

Mummy and son at the zoo
Just about to head into the zoo for the first time

checking out the animals
Joel got to see the giraffe at feading time.

hmm big trunk
Joel loved the elephants

feeding time
our boy loves his food so a quick stop to fill that tummy of his.

learning to walk
As the athlete in the family, daddy teaches joel to walk

tiger tiger
Joel getting rather close with Mr Tiger

Check out those teeth
Joel thought he had sharp teeth but check these out

time to leave
getting sleepy so home for a nap

I'm turning One
Yeah come and celebrate my first birthday

party time
All dressed and ready for my big party

happy birthday to you
singing happy birthday and about to blow out the candle

me and dad
looking more like your father everyday son!

super Joel
riding the horse

more play time

love you Joel
mummy adoring her little man

my new car
It's red and goes 6kms. Real fast!!

Comments

[rhino]

hmmmm
thought that hair was gonna gradually get darker...but seriously he is looking very cute

[Kirsty]

Handsome!
Oh, i think i will just wait for that handsome man to get a bit older;) (not you James sorry!)

[luke]

what an adorable boy!! you must be very proud and happy.

[deleted_33373]

happy birthday joel!
again, happy birthday joel! ANd u guys, James and Anna, you've got great journals! i've read the ones when u were in croatia, london, liverpool...and i loved them all. I'm from croatia and i was happy to see you had a great time. i hope you'll start travelling again, this time with joel! greetings from croatia! (split!) :) Angela

[catherine]

wow wow wow
Your little prince is absolutely adoreable - just like his Mummy and Daddy!!! Love, Catherine xxxxx