Lately.

Capturing some moments with our little guy.



We couldn't resist this hat; not only does it look adorable but it actually keeps the sun out of Caleb's eyes on all those sunny car rides. I can't resist a chuckle every time I look at this pic. Caleb is so content in his car seat. He does so fantastic on all our long road trips. Oregon here we come!

Moments

To my baby boy.
Caleb you give me so many wonderful moments! This morning happened to be one of them. You were so tired but not a big fan of going in your crib for a nap. Instead, you just wanted to be held and cuddled with. So I broght you into bed for one of our morning cuddles. As I was humming some songs to you, you began humming along. This is your little way of helping yourself to fall asleep and I think it is one of the sweetest things you do. I know Nani thinks so too because you do it with her when she is holding you and singing to you. My heart melts just thinking about it. I love you so much Caleb Lincoln!

Wednesday

what does a desperate mother do when her child has not slept for more than 20-30 min since 7 am this morning? (and all else has been attempted)

put him in the stroller. walk around the house with the stroller. go into the bathrooms and run the fan while cleaning. move into the kitchen. run the sink water while cleaning dishes...caleb watching mommy...eyes are getting very droopy...you love the running water...so calming...so close caleb...come on you can do it. eyes close! you did it caleb! pray that this nap lasts more than 20 min so mommy can take a nap too!

4 Months!

Happy 4 months Caleb Lincoln!
You weigh...25.8lbs and are 27.5 inches long.

We love you so much and just can't get enough of your bubbly little personality that is beginning to emerge.
You love to coo, babble, smile, and are even trying to giggle. You love to squeal with delight and sometimes have been known to let out a couple shrieks! You are really testing out all those vocal chords.
Lately you have been getting distracted while feeding. You stop and stare and then babble away at something or someone...we're not sure who. Maybe some angels?
You enjoy batting at your toys or grabbing our plates and hitting them. We have to be very careful not to put any food right in front of you, otherwise it ends up on the floor!
You love holding onto things and grabbing at our faces, today you even knocked your daddy's glasses right off his face.
Your favorite past-time is blowing bubbles out of your mouth.
You have slumbered to dreamland for 6 hours...you sometimes do 4 or 5, still have those 3 hour/2 hour stretches.
You love playing with your hands and doing mini sit-ups.
Last but not least, and I think our favorite, is bath time. You are so content sitting in the warm water kicking your legs around and staring at yourself in the mirror. It is such a special time of day for us when we give you your bath, read you a story, and give your some cuddles and kisses.

You bring us so much joy and happiness Caleb Lincoln and we love you always.

We ♥ Cal Poly

Blue Rasberries

The other day, I put Caleb down for a nap. He was sucking away and almost asleep so I left the room. After a few minutes the sucking stopped and it got quiet. After a couple minutes I could hear playful little sounds. I sneaked in and caught him doing this...


Blowing bubbles, or as I sometimes like to call them, blue rasberries. Since his naptime discovery he just can't get enough! He likes to blow bubbles all the time now. Yesterday in Church he decided it was playtime during the quietest moment right before receiving communion. He had fun smiling and blowing little bubbles at all the girls who were visiting for our Girls' Day/Night. (I'll put up those pics later! Thanks for such a great time girls! And thanks to Dave for having a boys day with Caleb.)

self soothing

Lately this is how caleb falls asleep; sucking contently on his binky and clasping both hands together while humming himself to sleep. He especially loves to hold onto his pointer finger. It is the sweetest thing to see!

p.s. don't mind the drool!