Grandparents Day!

My parents drove all the way from KS to spend the week with Wyatt and me while Joe is still away. Wyatt was very surprised to wake up to his Mimi and Poppy this morning! He had a very FUN day with them...He had their full attention all day which is what he loves most--to be the center of attention!!!

Poppy, Wyatt, and Mimi after church

Wyatt listening intently to Mimi

Halfway Home!

Two weeks down, and two to go! Your halfway home, Dad!

I'm almost too big for my bumbo chair : ) The tray smashes my thighs!!!

Entertaining myself with my own 2 feet!

Yummy--My toes are so cute and they taste good!

Tired of being without you, Dad!

Dear Daddy,

My new discovery this week has been my feet and toes...I can almost get my whole foot in my mouth and I love to suck on my big toe like it's a lollipop! I went to visit my pediatrician this week and found out that I still have an ear infection. Bummer! Although, I really like the new medicine she gave me--it is quite sweet! A spoonful of sugar really does help the medicine go down! I've been giving Mommy a little bit of fuss (just for some extra attention), but for the most part, I'm still all smiles and laughter. Your still in my heart and on my mind. I miss you, Dad!

Love, Lil Jojo

Hangin' in there!

Day 11...Only 17 more days til Daddy comes home! I'm hangin' in there without you, Dad!

Mommy tells me to smile and keep my chin up!

But I still feel lost without you around.

Dear Daddy, I sure hope that while you're away, you're taking lots of good notes and recording your journey for me so someday I can read through all of your adventures! I'm still missing you, Daddy... Lots of love from your biggest fan, Wy

Look Who's Growing!

Hey Jojo! Just wanted to get some new pics posted for you... Our little man is growing and changing by the day! : ) He is sitting up so BIG and trying to be Mr. Independent now. He sure loves his puppy... He tries so hard to get her attention and laughs hysterically when he finally captures it. Enjoy the pictures. All our love, Bel and Wy

Really focusing.

Look--No hands!

Trying so hard to get Gabbi to pay attention

Loving his puppy...Gabbi tolerates the affection!

1 Down, 3 to Go!

3 more weeks without my Daddy... This stinks!

We're counting down the weeks 'til Joe gets home! He's officially been away for 1 week now and will return home in (hopefully!) 3 more weeks... The timing of his tentative return falls right at the beginning of the UN, so we're praying he doesn't get rolled onto another assignment!?! Wyatt and I are hoping to take a road trip to see Joe if he ever heads over to our neck of the woods! I think the time is passing quicker for Wyatt and I than it is for Joe. :(

Missing Daddy...

Dear Daddy,

You've only been gone 4 days and I'm missing you already. Mommy and I are having lots of fun together but it's just not the same without you around. Can't wait to see you in 23 days! With love from your favorite buddy, Wyatt

A bit preoccupied with his toy!

Hey, what's this?

My words exactly. This is my sad face... I've been practicing.

Do you see how much I miss you, Dad?

Daddy goes bye-bye : (

Since Wyatt has been with us, Joe has been very fortunate to be home! We knew the time was coming for him to do some traveling, considering that this is a campaign year... Well, he finally got an assignment with Senator Biden and will be away for a 4-week stretch. It was very hard for him to leave, knowing just how much Wyatt changes each month. I promised to keep him up-to-date as much as possible through the blog and our web cam!

Are you sure you gotta go, Dad?

I guess we'll just have to make the best of it... But I'm sure gonna miss you!