A big moment.

Joey has of course had several big moments this spring/summer. He got teeth, two bottom teeth first (one at a time,) then one top tooth and then it seemed like three more top teeth all at once. He learned how to crawl. It was only a matter of days later that he was cruising (walking holding onto furniture) around the living room.

The big questions after these moments are is he walking? and is he talking?

To answer the talking one I say yes, a little, but not really either. He will say "dada" and "mama." I think he connects some meaning to those sounds more and more but he does use them it seems for more than just us his parents.

The other big moment I have not mentioned really before now but I thought was note worthy to share, when we made our second trip to Idaho this summer to visit my parents Joey hit one of those other big moments!

I completely missed it but I am proud to say that my mom and Jamie saw Joey take his first steps without holding onto anything. We were visiting my mom while she was recuperating at Q.M. We had a pack-n-play set up next to her bed, Joey was playing in it. He was standing in the center as I understand when he let go of the sides and took a couple steps toward his Grandma (my mom.) I was out in the hallway on the phone for a moment, when I returned to the room Jamie and my mom both told me what Joey had done. I know these firsts are a big deal and witnessing them is special. I'm glad my mom got to witness this one.

Below are some photos from our second visit to Idaho with Joey.

Joey was fascinated by my dad's bolo tie.

Where those steps took place.

Oops!!!

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Jenifer and I have finally missed a day. We were both trying to make it to his first birthday without missing a day, but it wasn't meant to be. We really have had fun getting so many pictures of Joey and we have caught some great moments. Joey has had his picture taken so much that he is always aware of the camera. We have recently noticed an unintended consequence of all this picture taking that we aren't happy with. What we originally took to be his attempt to smile is really him squinting in anticipation of the flash. We intend to continue to take plenty of pictures to post for our friends and family,but we have decided that after his first birthday we will be taking a much more casual approach. We will no longer be worrying about taking daily pics. We are just gonna capture the good shots as we see them and share those via the photobucket account. I hope you all are doing well and I hope you get the inspiration to post some pictures of your own soon. We really do enjoy them.
Until next time,
Take care of you.

August Daily Pics

First Sip From Daddy's Cup (it's apple juice)

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I picked a flower for you mommy.

Jamie took Joey out in the front yard with him to get the mail one day, on their way back to the house Joey picked a flower. The flower came from the wreath on the front door. It was a silk flower but he picked it and brought it back with him all the same.

Joey Swimmng