It rained for a week straight, ending with a snow fall. To celebrate the return of the sun, here are some shots of Joe swinging over the years.
2008
2009
More 2009
2011
2012
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Snow in Virginia
We got snow last night. Our family to the north might laugh, but it was enough to close most schools. Still, unusual for us, and kids deserve a snow day every once in a while.
Joe on film
We have about 4,500 photos of Joe. That’s 1,000 a year since he was born, and likely thousands more than were taken of most people my age during our entire lives.
Of all these pictures, I don’t think Joe’s ever been caught on real film. So let me present, captured by a 1973 Yashica Electro 35 in all his Kodak splendor, what I believe to be the first images of Joe on film.
Blocks.
Forget Oprah and Lance Armstrong – what people really want to hear about is blocks.
Challenge accepted.
Fifth January
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013 (Lola is a skilled photobomber, one of the best ever. Well played, Lola.)
Iron Joe
Joe is not impressed by Iron Mike or a threatening North Carolina sky.
While in Fayetteville for the holiday, Joe and I stopped by the Airborne & Special Operations Museum. I was working here when I met Lia’s mom and first saw Lia, and where Lia and I later had our wedding reception.
Joe walked the whole thing, no easy task. Here he is with a load of 173rd guys hitting the ground in Vietnam. Go Herd!
Joe’s grandpa (right) also hit the ground with the 173rd in Vietnam. He didn’t do it as cute.
The next day we all went to the Fascinate U children’s museum, where Joe knocked over some other kid’s block tower (mine).
Say goodbye Joe…
Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights
Joe and his momma enjoying the colors last weekend at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s GardenFest of Lights.
2013!
Joe says “Happy New Year!”
Christmas 2012
Joe spent Christmas with his momma’s side of the family this year, in Fayetteville, N.C.
Here he is keeping an eye on things from his new chair.
Spending some quality time with his Nana.
Swapping stories with Papa.
Joe’s great-grandfather, Grandy, was the special guest for the holiday. We all celebrated his 99th birthday a few days after Christmas.
Joe hasn’t figured out the stocking thing yet.
Joe became a character in one of his cousin Abigail’s capers.
Like any good Christmas, food and presents led to a pile of spent bodies on the floor. Notice that Aunt Amy is smelling Lia’s foot.
Thanks for the hospitality Nana and Papa!
