Happy Father's Day!

I got this book for Joe Daddy as a Father's Day present. It's about a Dad bear and his cub having a day full of adventures together. At the end of the book, the cub falls asleep as the Dad bear pats him on the head. Joe had been fussing for an hour or so, but as soon as Joe Daddy started reading, he calmed down and looked right at the book. As the story progressed, Joe slowly started nodding off. At the end of the book, Joe Daddy patted Joe on the head and Joe drifted right to sleep. It was the sweetest thing in the world and it reminded me that although I can't catch every special memory on camera, I can keep those moments in my heart.


Also, today's the day to give my dad a shout-out up in heaven! Dad, I remember one of the last things you said to me was, "I really hope you find someone great, because you really deserve it." Well, it's a shame you never got to meet my "Catholic friend" that I always told you about, because Joe Daddy was definitely the 'someone great' that you had in mind.


Also, my dad would be so happy to know that I got all the materials together to send in for Joseph's Cherokee Tribal membership and CDIB card. I thought about my dad alot as I filled in the "ancestry chart" from Archilla (on the Dawes Rolls) to Wilson to my dad to me... and now to Joe. I think it takes a few months to process, but as soon as the approval comes back making Joe the newest member of the Cherokee Tribe, we'll have a little ceremony at home and (of course) I'll be sure to take lots of pictures for the blog.
(That's "Happy Father's Day" in Cherokee.)
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Things to Do and People to See

Joseph has officially made it past the quarantine period! He is a happy, healthy little 8 week old and we have slowly begun to take him to new places and be held by new people. So far, he's ventured out to the tow path to see his daddy kayak, he's been to Chevys to watch his mom, dad and Uncle J enjoy Tex-Mex, and also Joseph has gone to Panera to meet up with one of our lovely British friends and her family. Today he's going to take his first trip to the movies so that Joe Momma and Joe Daddy can see the new Pixar film 'Up'. We've heard great things, so we're hoping the movie is as good as everyone has been telling us. Later in the week, Joe will be making his greatly anticipated appearance at Joe Daddy's office.

Here's a little sample of Joe enjoying his ever expanding social circle:




Besides meeting new snugglers, Joe has started to play with a new toy! At 8 weeks he's got better control of his arms and legs, so he's enjoying playing with his rainforest gym. He is a bigger fan of kicking things with his legs and looking up at the lights than hitting things with his hands right now. He seems to favor his right side, so maybe he's going to be right handed?



Lastly, here's Joe Momma and Joe Daddy as little folks. I bet Joe will be a spitting image of his father-- with a little more red in his hair.



Auntie Em (not to be confused with Aunt M) is planning to visit this coming weekend! I can't wait! It's going to be so much fun! I've also heard a rumor that this young lady is going to make an appearance in about a week as well.