(No, we aren't shortening his name to Joe; it's the title of a Judy Garland song. More apt is Happiness is a thing called Joseph.)
It's been just over a week since the newest love of our lives came into the world, and we are enjoying getting to know him. I must say he's pretty darn cute, and he's so yummy we have to really fight our temptations to devour him.
Here are some of the latest photos of my beautiful boy.
This is obviously from the hospital and not new, but I had to post it; it's so cute how Joseph seems to be winking at Chris and saying, "Hey dad."
Chilling in his bouncy seat, which he loves. He's like me already -- we both have to keep a foot out of the blankets lest we get too hot.
Lindsey (with chapped lips and dirty face) poses with her new favorite belonging. She is nuts about her baby brother.
Who, me?
All our little helpers assist dad with a diaper change. They are all totally smitten with Joseph and fall all over themselves to do whatever they can for him.
With big brother Bradley.
Making eyes at Aunt Mel.
Look at those toes peeking out. YUM!
He always seems deep in thought.
Getting love from the sibs. Dad looks kinda tired.
I have to say, having a new baby around is just the most incredible thing. There really aren't words to describe how I feel -- I'm so full of love and joy and adoration that I could explode. I love to sit and stare at him, wondering what he is thinking and what secrets he could tell me if only he were able. I'm so grateful to Heavenly Father for the extreme blessing that is motherhood and for the feelings that go along with that. I know He has given me that rush of joy, that immediacy and intensity of love that I feel for Joseph. It's pure happiness.
