Well, Joe's now 12 months and almost 2 weeks old. He got a new cousin (well, I think it's more like 2nd cousin once removed maybe). My husband's cousin gave birth to a 7 lb, 11 oz (I think), 21 inch baby boy on May 15, 2008. She named him Sawyer James. An interesting name combination, I might have reversed the names, but hey, it still works. We went to the combined baby shower for that cousin and another one who is due next month. It was pretty fun I suppose. Then we went to another cousin's graduation party. We didn't know a soul... well aside from that cousin and his parents. Joe did pretty good and since the party was in the old Freight House (a Chariton, Iowa landmark), Joe was having a good time.
Joe has also really been enjoying the opportunity to spend time with his Uncle Josh (mommy's younger brother), who flew out from Salt Lake City, Utah to see him and visit with the family here in Iowa. I am really enjoying it too and will definately miss him when he goes back home. Too bad we can't convince him to move back, but I guess I can't be selfish.