That's My Boy!!!!

Last night we attended Joe's annual Christmas party. We were excited to go this year as many of Joe's colleagues are also his friends and we always have a great time. We printed smaller pictures of Jae-min and put them in a photo album to share with just a couple of people. When we arrived several close friends jumped up and congratulated us which was so sweet. I thought we would make the picture sharing low key when all of a sudden Joe begins to rummage in my purse for the photo book. The next thing I knew he joined a circle of his friends (all big, burly, macho construction/electrician guys) and began flipping through the book!!! I then heard the most magical words ever come out of Joe's mouth "IT'S MY BOY" The picture that followed will be forever etched in my brain. Joe standing there with the proudest, biggest smile on his face. In that moment I fell in love with him all over again. This moment was followed by all of these big, burly, macho guys leaning in for a closer look.... their faces softening, smiling, and just pure joy and congratulations and happiness for both of us. Joe has found so much support from these guys and to see him so excited to share "his boy" with them was priceless. I sat back and enjoyed watching. I don't think we've smiled this much in a very long time.
Tonight was Joe's night to feel proud, and boy did he look good doing it!!!!!