Sharing a lolly

Monterey

We spent the day in Monterey and it was so beautiful outside! It felt so nice to just spend an entire day outside eating, playing at the park, walking, eating some more, and enjoying the bay and warm sunshine! I feel like we've been cooped up with all this cold weather. Caleb was a happy camper walking around and taking in the sights. It was funny because we ran into some friends there too. I was having a pizza craving and couldn't remember the place I had been to with one of my friends. I sent her a message asking her where it was and she told me and said they were already there! So Random! We ended up eating lunch with them and their two adorable little girls and spent the day hanging out. I love the weekends. Caleb and I get pretty excited to have our Daddy/Hubby all to ourselves!
This is Caleb. On a mission. To catch his favorite animal... That dog up ahead. Oh yes. He took off faster than I could blink in order to get that dog. Every time he sees one he starts waving and laughing. It is just too funny!

We were just hanging out people watching while Dave set up all the bike stuff

Caleb thinks it's funny to wear his helmet now. We got him all loaded up and then discovered my bike tire was flat! Ha. We were all excited to finally go bike riding in Monterey with Caleb. Oh well! Just glad Dave brought the stuff to convert the trailer to stroller mode.

My sweet happy baby boy. We love you Caleb Lincoln. Taking in the sights. And as a random. Awhile ago I wrote a post about Caleb's latest stroller screams. I couldn't figure out what was up with the hysterics every time I took him in the stroller and it was putting a damper on my peaceful daily strolls with him. Until, I discovered he's rather fond of his bike trailer. So, we take up the entire sidewalk with his bike trailer and he's happy as a clam and I'm able to once again enjoy our walks and get in some serenity for the day! (I'm pretty sure he's been so upset in the stroller because the straps are a little tight and they don't go much bigger!! You'd think they would right? He's not that big! Or maybe he just likes being in his own cocoon inside the trailer, who knows with this little guy?!)

What's a good day without a good nap? Beach + Sunshine= Happiness all around!
A great way to spend our Saturday ;)

Playing outside all day

in warm sunny weather is the best way to spend a friday and welcome in the weekend:)

Post Holiday Blues

I've been in a bit of a funk lately. It comes around every year when the Christmas music stops playing and the pretty porch lights of different colors are taken down one by one. It gets even worse in February. February lingers much longer than I would ever like with frost and cloudy skies. Come March when the birds start chirping a little more loudly outside my window and the sun shines more warmly upon my face I start to snap out of it.

Christmas decorations are still up and lingering in our house. Presents have yet to come out of their gift bags and packages. They are sitting and waiting to looked at in our closet. Our laundry basket has clothes nicely folded that have been there since Monday. I'm trying to work up the little big of energy it takes to put things away in boxes and bins, drawers and hangers, but the act of thinking of all that needs to actually be put away has taken more effort than it would to just put them away.

Normally I'm a much more productive person than I've become since Christmas has sung it's last Noelle. Sweeping isn't done nearly as often these days and mopping? I can't remember the last time. Caleb's Bink has become a dear friend these past couple weeks and sometimes on very fussy mornings for my little man, the TV is on, much as I hate to admit it, and more than I would like it to be. I'm feeling like a bad mama and not my usual self. Trying to get out of this funk I feel.

Yesterday the sun was a little brighter and the street a little warmer and Caleb and I took an outside escape as we strolled the streets and passed more than a few people geared up in jogging outfits and mamas pushing babies. And for that precious hour I got a glimmer of hope that spring is not far around the corner. I can almost taste warm strawberries and dare I hope for so much as a big bite of a juicy watermelon come summer...

For now I shall say that it is nice to have good friends that make winter feel like springtime for a funked out mama and a cranky toddler.

15 Months!

I'm about a week late on this post but Happy 15 Months Caleb! We can't believe all you are doing these days. It seems like everyday you are learning and showing us something new. Of course we oh and aw over it like it's the greatest thing cause it really is to us! You bring us so much joy and happiness and we love you so much.

Here is what you are up to this month:

Signing 'more' I've been signing this one since Caleb was about 6 months and he's finally started doing it. It pays to never give up. Instead of screetching and grabbing off our plate he polietly puts his little fingers in the proper signing position and Dave and I think it's just about the greatest thing ever!

Walking all over the place now. You've got the hang of those legs and aren't afraid to use

them

Can make the animal sound for dinosaur, monkey, and fish when we ask you to or when you see their picture in your farm animal book

Cooling off your food by blowing (bubbles) on it. Hey whatever works right?

following simple instructions such as opening or closing something or going to get something or find someone like mom or dad :)

words are: banana (ni ni) , all done (a da) , up (u) , more (mo) , dada, mama, signing all done and signing more and your newest word seems to be apple (aap) interesting that they all relate to food! why am i not surprised?

and lastly getting your molars, hence putting in a lot more binky time

(I haven't done my usual monthly photo shoot with my little man and all I had were these bedtime pics...)

As a side note, one of these days we'll be getting rid of the bink, the plan was after Christmas, as you can see...that hasn't happened yet!

we have a new dr. finally switched over to one in Hollister and I am so thankful for that and for having friends in hollister who know who the good drs. are! We love Caleb's new dr and are so happy that she's 3 minutes away instead of 30!

Caleb weighed in at 30 lbs (been that much since 6 months) and 33 in.

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 ;)