We think this teething #^$* is over, at least until the next pair come in. Joey seems to be back to his normal self and we couldn’t be happier!
Bounce…or spit
Special time with daddy!
Spending mornings (before work) hanging out with Joey are just the best!
Nonny and Poppy hosted Joey’s Pidyon Ha’ben this weekend. It was really a wonderful celebration! Joey liked being the center of attention and even put on quite a show for the crowd throughout the ceremony (including spitting up all over Mommy). He loved “drinking” out of the champagne glasses and even got to enjoy some cheese blintzes, too! Thanks so much, Nonny and Poppy, for helping create a very special memory!!
Preparing for Game Time
Buying Joey Back from the Kohen
Joey and Cousin Goodie
Great Aunt Val, Lynda and Joey
Costume Change!
Hanging out with the Goodman clan
Loui and Grandma Beverly
Great Grandma Giza, Debrah, Joe and Greg
Poppy, Howard and Greg
Grandma and Grandpa came in town just for Joey’s Pidyon. We got to spend some alone time with them Friday night. Joe’s for Shabbat? Why not? Although my little kosher man didn’t try crab, he did enjoy some creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and vanilla ice cream. FYI- Joe’s isn’t exactly “baby friendly.” 1) No strollers were allowed in the dining room 2) The washrooms were not conducive to poopy diaper changes. All in all, we had a great night!
Some playtime with Grandpa Saturday morning
Joey’s not handling this teething thing well. Let’s just say he’s having “stomach flu-like” symptoms. I finally got a photo of the little suckers….Be sure to check out the leftovers from dinner all over his face
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Joey’s spent a lot of time over the past few days in the tub. It seems to be a good distraction from his discomfort.
Joey having fun with Alyssa
Uncle Dickie stopped by to take his signature photo last night…feeding Joey. He says these photos help him win over the ladies.
Big mess, but big fun
“Cooking” with Mommy
Pippin happily cleaning up after Joey
I was a little late taking our monthly photos this month…
Joey quickly had enough…
And started playing “catch the flash”
And show off his proper crawling position…he’s getting closer!
Taking a break from the workout
By Friday afternoon, I was really down for the count so Bubbie and Zeyde offered to take Joey for dinner, which turned into a 24 hour visit. Joey made sure to wake up every hour, on the hour, to remind Bubbie and Zeyde of his presence.
Joey showing off his “crawling” skills (FYI- He isn’t really crawling and we’re not encouraging him to learn to crawl until we return from Puerto Rico. Can you imagine anything grosser than him crawling around on the dirty cruise ship floor? I can’t…
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While with Bubbie and Zeyde, Joey experienced his first puke and rally, at a bar nonetheless. Bubbie stuffed him with mac ‘n cheese and Zeyde tossed him up and down until it came back up.
Joey even got to check out the One-of-A-Kind Art show at the Mart.
Anyway, big “thank you” to Bubbie and Zeyde for taking him on…
I’m trying my hardest to keep away from Joey, as I’m still super-congested so we’re doing our best to entertain him with toys.
Can you say, “over-stimulated?”
Watching the Bear’s with Daddy
We kept our original plans to celebrate Howard’s birthday last Thursday. We had a great time at Vivo.
Joey even got to try some yummy dessert!
Greg got some extra bonding time in with Joey this week. I’ve been under the weather so I’ve been trying my hardest to keep my distance.
Everytime I tried to snap a photo of Joey this week, here’s what I got…
Lucy Hannah Bohrer arrived Friday morning! She’s ABSOLUTELY gorgeous and so loved. Shes a tiny little peanut 6lbs 6oz and 19.5 inches.
Look at all of that beautiful black hair!
Aunt Michy visiting Lucy for the first time
Stacy and Jason taking Lucy home from the hospital
We were so excited for Lucy’s arrival that on Thanksgiving night, we decorated onesies in anticipation. They turned out super-cute!
Joey even got his own shirt!
Watch Lucy Grow Up: Bohrer Fun!
Joey had his 6 month exam yesterday. Greg and I got in a bit of trouble for some of the foods we’ve given Joey (Mac ‘n Cheese and cereal puffs), but other than that he checked out GREAT! He also got a bunch of shots, including his first flu shot. He slept pretty well, only getting up once in the middle of the night. We’ll see how he does with Alyssa today!
Daddy got to join us for Joey’s appt!
Joey’s 6 month stats
20lbs 5oz
28.5 inches
18 inches
Waiting patiently after his shots to see if he had a bad reaction
Joey’s first tooth appeared this morning. Greg and I went out this afternoon to grab some extra teethers, as we’re hoping for the best and expecting the worst. Joey didn’t sleep well this weekend. We thought it was because he wasn’t in his own bed, but he had another bad night last night….
Unsuccessful shot of his first tooth
We spent Joey’s first thanksgiving at the lake house. What an awesome setting to celebrate. Joey tried (and enjoyed) turkey with gravy. He also had some sweet potatoes and squash. Unfortunately, he had a hard time sleeping through in his lake house crib so he spent most of the time in bed with us.
My mom brought all of our old toys up to the lake for Joey to play with. He loved one in particular…
Lori’s favorite childhood toy is now Joey’s favorite!
The Goodman’s before dinner
Here’s an awesome picture of EVERYONE at the table stuffing their faces
Joey in his Thanksgiving best (thanks Grayce!)
Costume change #2
Every great outfit needs a great accessory
The weather was nice enough that Joey even got to experience his first campfire. He enjoyed the feel of the cold wind so much that he kept his tongue hanging out nearly the entire time he was outside…Next M.J.?
Zeyde keeping his head warm outside
After dinner, we spent the remainder of the night preparing for Baby Bohrer. We had so much fun making her custom onesies. Here are a few samples…
On Friday morning, we left Joey with the lake house crew, as we had my 10 year reunion (and Howard’s birthday celebration) to attend Friday night downtown. Five minutes after we left the lake, we kept getting funny pictures of Joey texted to us.
Abby and Cari gave Joey his Hannukah present a few weeks early, with the assumption they could take it back and re-gift to him in a few weeks without him ever remembering.
Joey and Great Grandma Poo Poo
Overall, Joey definitely got plenty of attention and Abby and Cari noted how Joey was the most effective birth control on the market…
Howard’s Birthday Dinner
Two years ago I married the best husband in the world…my perfect match! We celebrated our anniversary on Saturday night at the same steakhouse Greg proposed three and a half years ago. Nonny and Poppy babysat so we could enjoy the evening with just the two of us.
It was such a beautiful night that we walked down Michigan to check out the lights after dinner…
To celebrate our actual anniversary today, we chose to stay home. I surprised Greg with a home cooked meal (all of his favorites) and Uncle Dickie came to babysit while we ate. Uncle Dickie Time
Family Photo
Joey’s not yet crawling, but to satisfy his urge to be mobile, he rolls anywhere he needs to go…Here’s a still shot of him tucking his right arm in just before the roll.
We rounded out the evening with a bath (Joey needed it after Uncle Dickie fed him dinner). Joey’s still obsessed with his rubber dolphin-his eyes light up each time he sees it and refuses to let go of it when getting out of the tub. Instead, it occupies him while I get him changed for bed.
