Joseph's 2 month check-up

Joseph had his 2 month check up last week and is doing well and growing like a weed. He's now 11 lb. 15 oz. and 23 1/2 in. tall. He's in the 50% for height and weight. He is such a happy baby and has started to coo and talk to us more. And he's begun to figure out he has hands and enjoys sucking on his fingers when they come near his mouth and reaching out to touch and grab things. We love having this little guy in our family.

Joseph's Blessing Day

We blessed Joseph yesterday, July 11 in our ward while James' family was visiting. We had been having a hard time deciding when to do it--when James' family was in town or when mine was--but finally made up our mind a few days before hand. We were grateful for the family and friends that came to share the special day with us. James gave Joseph a beautiful blessing and Joseph did very well--no crying and he kept his white outfit white! Afterward we enjoyed visiting with James' family at our house.

A brief shot of our family after church.

A rare chance to get a shot of James' whole family together...Dad and Dodie, Isaac and Elijah, Ben and Susana, Kyle and Lana (and us, of course).

Lunch in our tiny dining room

Elise and her cousin Kyle

Elise's Oreo face

All of the kids had fun playing together

Elise, Elijah, Isaac and Joseph--one last picture before Elise and Joseph's uncles had to go home.