Gotcha Day - Almost...

Today is October 13th -- 2009. Almost Gotcha Day (October 19th) and we're going out to celebrate two wonderful years with Joseph... Jose... Joey... Boze... Laslo... Pinkerton... Chapin... Little Man... Jo Jo... Cutie Pie... Snaggletooth... and a host of other nicknames. Joseph has transformed out lives. He is such a great son and brother! He's got the most amazing stare down straight face when he doesn't feel like talking, and the most amazing laugh, sense of humor and twinkle in his eye when he does. He's so physical - preferring to wrestle, hug, hold, jump, run, to any other movement. He adores Sofia and Caleb who adore him back. He's losing many of his cute "Josephism" like "Weeweese" (now Fofie) and "Atise" (now Pizza) -- but he's retained one of my favorites... "Hotchotch" = Chocolate, as in, "Daddy? Hotchotch?" Every night when I come home I get a full-sprint hug complete with "Daddy... Train? Train?" I love you Joseph... so very much. You are my buddy, my wonderful son!

Dad

Here is the restaurant where we are going: http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-tinajon-chicago

Door County

Finally - a shot of the whole family.

First time on a horse...

Caballo! Giddye up!

Check out the boots.

Door County - July 2009

Joseph in Door County -- wonderful vacation with Mom, Dad, Doug, Joanna, Ani, Asa and us!

"Boze" sits on Sofia's lap... they are very close!

Joey wasn't too sure about this ride with Mom...

Joseph hanging around with Big Brother Caleb.

Hiking on Dad's Back

Joseph loves to ride around in the backpack... this shot makes him look smaller than he really is... believe me, he is heavy!

Growing up quickly

Joseph is growing up so fast... he is an amazing boy. These are photos from our March 2009 trip to California... Joshua Tree National Park.