Where did all those yesterdays go?

I'm watching Caleb as he happily entertains himself for more than a mere few minutes and I'm wondering when this happened. Yesterday I couldn't put him down long enough to go to the bathroom. Yesterday I was perched on the couch for hours with a newborn in my arms. Yesterday I was up every two hours and sleep deprived. Yesterday Caleb 'almost' fit in my hands. Today I'm watching my baby boy who isn't even a year old already venture out on his own, happily, knowing mom is just around the corner. And I'm already tearing up thinking about tomorrow. Tomorrow I'll be watching him walk, (away from me no less) bringing him to kindergarten, watching him graduate, dancing with him at his wedding, and wondering, where did all those yesterdays go.
So for now I'll soak up every cuddle, wrap my arms around every inch of loveable chub, and savor every single precious moment with my beautiful baby boy. And I won't spend too much time worrying about all those tomorrows.

The Children's Forest

We enjoyed a beautiful hike at the Children's Forest in San Bernardino with Grandma and Grandpa G. The forest was designed and run by children volunteers. Mostly boy scouts and girl scouts. It was so cool and absolutely beautiful! Caleb was a champ. He loved looking around, trying to eat a rock, trying to eat everyone else's food, taking a nap, and spending quality time with Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Andrew.

Um. Did I forget to mention the gigantic wedge caleb also enjoyed on the hike? (Compliments of Nani changing his diaper)

Photography by Auntie Jen.

Thanks for the fun visit Jen and Lish!

The Swivel

Caleb's newest 'accomplishment' ...learning how to 'swivel'.

Swivel= being able to turn oneself from the seated position to the knee position, usually using mom or dad as leverage.

I love you Auntie Ellie.

Calab had so much fun visiting with Auntie Ellie this weekend. He couldn't stop staring at those gorgeous blue eyes! And neither could she!

Peek-a-boo

Oh Hello Caleb. Are you playing peek-a-boo?

Peek-a-boo!

I see you.

This game has become a favorite around here. Even more fun if done while standing.

First 'Word'

Even though Caleb doesn't know what it means yet and even though he really is just copying what we say, we were still pretty excited to hear Caleb speak his first word! Da'da.