Hanukah, Bar Mitvah, and a little Jew in Chicago

We made the trek out to Chicago to attend Dan's cousin's Bar Mitzvah. It was a big 3 day event, including Hanukah, birthdays, religious services, and lots of eating, drinking, and dancing. We often had to leave the services (as Joe was pretty talkative) and we'd hang out in the temple's lobby. Joe's favorite hang out spot was the coat room....which was full of fur coats. Joe would say "woof" then pet and snuggle each one. I think he must have missed Lulu. We even had a speaking part in the bar mitzvah ceremony, where we said a prayer (fortunately in English). A fun, full, and wild weekend. A first for Joe and Jill.

We're glad we are home :)

Little Jew....kicked out of the temple (not really)

Ho Ho Ho Santa is in town!

I took Joe to meet Santa Claus at the mall (of course). Joe wouldn't smile for the camera....but was very interested in reading a book with him. I think Joe is a bigger fan of the Easter Bunny. At least he didn't scream :)

Merry Christmas

Brrr...It is cold up here

We've been having cold, dry weather in Oregon...which is actually nice (since it isn't raining). We've been bundling up and going out on strolls. Joe is trying out his new down jacket...which is really puffy and will come in handy for our trip to Chicago next week.

Joe hates this hat....and usually pulls it off immediately. Maybe he knows it makes him look like a baby?

Shopping at Jerry's Hardware Store

HO HO HO....Santa works at Jerry's. Joe is a BIG fan of Santa

Bounce Gymnastics

Little Man Big Hat

Joe is starting to walk

Confident Joe says "I'm Number 1"

Fall on Campus

Joe and I often take bike rides to campus on sunny Fall days to visit Daddy and Lulu on campus.

Sweet Miss Lulu

Joe "carb loading" before his bike ride to campus

Fall is Here!

Joe LOVES pumpkin cookies!

We met Kemp, Robyn, and Gavin at The Roloff Farm (TLC's Little People, Big World).

Joe & Gavin riding on the pumpkin cart at Roloff Farms

Jill & Joe on the hay pyramid

Giggling & Flying

Hangin' with my Cousin

Cousins Joe and Tucker hangin' out in the back-back of the car in Napa.

Bathing Beauties - Joe & Josie

Joe and I were lucky enough to spend time with Em and Josie. We went swimming with the girls and Diane too. We also drove over to Petaluma to have dinner with Em, Josie, and a dear old friend, Julie, that we've known since elementary school. At the end of the day Joe and Josie jumped in the bathtub and had a great time. Miss Josie likes to style Joe's hair...and wash his back. They are sure fun girls!

Bathing Beauties - Tex & Tuck

Bath time fun with cousin Tucker!

Joe's Biggest Fan

Work Luncheon

I took Joe to my office's end of summer luncheon. Joe had a great time and was well behaved for 2 whole hours.

Funny Faces

If you look close...you can see some of my many teeth (below)

"Stick up your dukes"

On the move

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

We took Joe to his first baseball game...The Eugene Ems (Emeralds) vs. Vancouver, Canada. Joe really liked the food and the crowds' cheers!

Hangin' with Daddy

We got a seat for Daddy's truck...so now Joe and Daddy can go to the river, hardware store, and lumber yard on the weekends. Joe loves hangin' with his daddy....and he loves eating his cereal!

Fire Truck

Joe got to hang with some local fire fighters (truck #10) and sit in their really cool truck!

Giggles & Baby Pigs

Happy Birthday Joe

One year ago Joseph Tex Beaman came into our lives. We are so happy to be Joe's parents. He's the funniest, sweetest, and cutest little boy. He makes us laugh and smile everyday. We can't wait to see what he's going to do next. Happy Birthday, little cowboy, we love you!

Joe's Napa Party

Cousin Parker

Miss Josie

"Uncle" Andrew

Cousin Lindsay

Cousin tucker

Grandma Janice threw an early birthday party for Joe in Napa and invited his friends. All enjoyed yummy food and swimming. Here are some of his friends and family that were there.