weekend getaway

the other weekend we made the drive out from Chicago to Minnesota to spend the 4th of July with Mike's family. While there he also participated in the minneman triathalon. Joseph was a trooper and slept the entire car ride there, although i was worried about how he would sleep that night since he had slept so long! but he did well. Mike did the triathlon with two of his siblings and two in-laws, David, Eliza, Lindsay, Josh, and was proud to say he came in first of the group- it seems to always be a competition around those guys! it was fun to spend time with Mike's family, and Joseph loved meeting his grandparents and some of his cousins. it was also great because we got to meet up with my brother Nathan and his family for lunch at the Dells, and extra special because i had yet to see his little guy Joshua in person. overall, it was great to be with family!

Joseph posing on the 4th

family photo! -thanks Lauren

Joseph with cousin Adele

daddy and Joseph!

Joseph in his soccer shirt!

car ride

it is so much fun to watch our little Joseph's personality grow and blossom. he has become much more active with his hands and tongue! this is just a sample of the cuteness he portrayed on our drive home from minnesota. i think he looks like he is conducting an orchestra, mike thinks he looks more like he is dancing. whatever he is doing, he's adorable!

one month old!

happy one month on the 4th of july to our happy little Joseph!
he has been such a blessing and delight in our lives.
we love you Joseph!