Joey's First Trip

Our first trip with Joey was a big success!  We flew to Los Angeles last Monday and Joey was a great traveler.  He liked being in the airports and watching the other travelers and he behaved very well on the flights.  Joey loved meeting his Los Angeles relatives and can't wait to visit again soon.  We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed celebrating with so many loved ones.  We found this holiday to be especially poignant as we realize how much we have to be grateful for this year.   Here are some pictures from the week...

Joey's first airplane ride...

Joey's grandmother and grandfather...

Joey's aunt, Maryam...

Joey's uncle, Ahmad...

Joey's cousins, Alexander and Tara...

Introducing Joey to our friends, Ethan and Anne...

And Afshin...

Getting ready for Thanksgiving with Mom...

Fun with Dad at LAX...

Sleeping during our layover after the red-eye flight from LA to Chicago...

Dad has an interview in Nebraska later this week so Joey leaves for his second trip on Wednesday.  Such a jet setter!

Goin' Away

Joey is about to embark on several weeks of travel.  Tomorrow we set off for Los Angeles where Joey will meet his grandparents for the first time.  We are all so excited for our week and to spend Thanksgiving with Dad's family.  Joey is especially excited for his first airplane ride!  We won't be able to post any blog entries this week, so check us out next week for cute new pictures!  And Happy Thanksgiving to all of our readers.

Little Man

Soothing Joey

We've learned that Joey finds loud noises very soothing.  Within seconds of hearing a hair dryer, heater, kitchen fan, or truck, he quiets down.  We fear our neighbors might think we're a little odd with all the noise we're generating, but anything for the Joe man!

First Jeans

Joey wore his first pair of jeans today.  Such a cool guy!  In the second picture you can see Joey surveying his closet this morning thinking about what he wanted to wear.  It was important that he selected something warm because while he stayed indoors all day, he experienced his first snow today!  It was just flurries, but it got us thinking about all of the fun snow adventures we'll soon have.

Missing Nanny and Poppy

Joey's Nanny and Poppy from Nebraska visited this weekend.  Joey had a great time playing and loved all the attention.  Joey was so sad to see them go and is very excited to see them again in just a couple of weeks! 

Joey's DC Hotel Adventure

Dad had an interview in the DC area on Friday, so we all stayed in DC Thursday night.  It was Joey's first night in a hotel.  On Thursday evening, our friend Cori and her parents watched Joey while Mommy and Daddy went to dinner with someone from the practice.  Joey had so much fun with his new friends and had his first experience with doggies!  He slept so well Thursday night and was adorable Friday morning playing in the king-sized bed...

Staring at the headboard...
Playing in the sheets...
Comfy pillows...
Such a ham...

Two Months Old Today!

Joey's Fun Saturday

Staring contest with Dad...

About to sneeze...
Hanging out with "Little Rock", our housekeeper's grandson...

Two Month Check-Up

Joey had his two month check-up with the pediatrician this afternoon.  We learned that Joey has gained an impressive 4 pounds and has grown 2 inches since birth.  This makes him now 11 lbs, 3 oz and 23 inches!  Joey looked great to the pediatrician and has reached all the developmental milestones expected of a two month old.  The doctor remarked about how alert Joey was.  At the appointment Joey was also given his first vaccinations.  He was a trooper--the experience was definitely harder on Mom and Dad!

Catching Up With Matt and Meredith...

Election Day With Joe

After waking up feeling happy and confident...

Joe spent some time admiring himself in the mirror and pondering his day ahead.
He then got dressed and headed off to the polls.
After casting his ballot he visited Starbucks for his free cup of coffee and then headed home for a nap.

Quite a day already!

Joey endorses Obama and reminds you to vote tomorrow (whomever you support)!

Enjoying an Autumn Stroll

Joey loves his Baby Bjorn carrier and enjoys going for long walks and shopping while snuggling with his Mom.  For some reason he isn't a fan of his stroller right now, so the Baby Bjorn has been a lifesaver!  Thanks, Aunt Rachel and Jonda--great gift!

First Halloween

Joey celebrated his first Halloween yesterday!  For his costume he dressed up as a doctor, just like his dad.  He wanted to go trick or treating, but we told him he'd have to wait a year or two.  We did make an appearance at a Halloween party where Joey was quite entertained by the various costumes.