A day

in Caleb's world...

Caleb's grandma and grandpa got him this table that serves as an eating table (with the top on) and a playing table (with the top off) we were a little sad that there was snow down south and we missed out. So we made our own snow...


Caleb had a grand time, till he found the dirt, and then he had an even more grand time. Digging and prodding into the ground with his little mud caked hands. Exploring every inch of our backyard.

What's outside Caleb? Mom has a surprise for you...
Oh la la...Little hands love... anything that can create a mess!

An interesting texture



couldn't resist snapping a picture of that little tush all covered in rice

could you have picked a rock any bigger Caleb? I don't think so

leave it to Caleb to find the smallest hole in the ground full of dirt.

My sweet baby boy. Thanks for helping us to remember all the little things in life that make this world so grand. Through your eyes Caleb. The world is beautiful. As sweet and beautiful as you make our world.

We're back!

From traveling in a car a total of 28 hours with a one year old, 4 hours worth of car breaks and countless singing of songs and entertaining in the back seat. Home from a great time in Oregon with family full of relaxation!
I've been out of commission until today that is. I'm finally back to the land of the living. I don't think I've ever felt so sick in my entire life. I thought I was dying. Seriously. Or I wanted to die. But bless modern medicine and the Dr. Cause now I'm starting to perk back up and almost feel like my ol' self again. Grateful for my amazing hubs who has been flying solo for the past week or so and my mom for coming up here and taking care of Caleb while I lie in bed like death re-incarnate. Let's just pray the medicine keeps working so I can take care of my sweet baby boy!
Since I haven't done much more than shuffle from the bed to the couch and the em, bathroom, where no further explanation is needed, I thought I'd pull out an oldie but goodie of two people who make me so happy!

and p.s. somewhere between me sleeping like a zombie and feeling like a wrung out rag, Caleb's molars have made their appearance! A couple very pointy and very white pearls are making their way through...Funny how exciting and dreadful teeth can be when you have a one year old ;)

Frosty

came in the form of Caleb today. We bundled him up so much he could hardly see out of his hat most of the time. A walk over to the school where Daddy went as a boy so Caleb could get in his early training on the running track. To be honest, I'm not sure how Caleb managed to walk around at all. Ya know how when you tip a cow over and it can't get back up. We were walking with a baby calf today (but a very cute one)...




what are they doing to me mom?
despite what it looks like, i promise this stroller does hold 40 pounds and caleb is only 28.
dave's elementary school


sorry dave. i couldn't help myself. gotta love the hat hair :)
We love you Caleb. Such a little ham bone! If I could squeeze those rosy cheeks all day long and smother them with kisses I would. Oh wait, I kinda do already!

I've lost count, but...

I think the number is six. 3 trims + 3 buzz cuts in Caleb's 14 months of life. That's averaging about one every couple months. Got to keep him looking his finest.

Science Center in Newport

Last time I took Caleb to the aquarium in Monterey he wasn't all that into it. This time, he was all over the place. We took him to the science center in Newport. His time there consisted of: Walking back and forth between the fish tanks, following the fish around with his hand, and dipping his fingers in the water while trying to touch the fish. It was oh so much fun. He's finally getting the hang of this 'walking' thing. Is there anything cuter than a little toddler falling on his tushy and getting right back up and waddling on over? Nope, didn't think so.

Cousins for Caleb

What happens when you put an 8 month old and two one year old tots in the same room at the same time. Lots and lots of play, but usually not with each other. Lots and lots of toys in the mouth and lots of lots of babbles and movement. It's so fun to have 3 cousins all born within a year of each other :)

Twas' the night before christmas...

and all through the house. not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...

Celebrating Christmas this year was made all the more joyful through the eyes of our child. Caleb started to get the hang of the 'unwrapping' of gifts thing. So much so, that he thought it was his job to unwrap not just his gifts, but everyones' gift as well. Isn't that so nice of him?