NINJA CALEB
Craig thought it would be funny if he tied the wrapper from a Fruit by the Foot to Caleb's head. Sherman tried hard to take it off to lick it clean. It was so cute.
My Name is TroubleCaleb has a new past time. Pulling everything off the shelves. He especially loves the books and the music shelf with the instruments on it. He has even figured out how to get the Harmonica out of its case. It's a constant clean up battle with him. It's funny that at times I put him in his crib when he's supposed to be napping.... I find him standing up playing with his Mobile or finding things on the changing table to pull down and play with. Definately Trouble!!!
First Thanksgiving
Caleb's first thanksgiving was quite the day. We hosted with another couple in the ward about 20 people to come over and enjoy thanksgiving. My parents came along with friends from our ward. Craig cooked a 22lb turkey and we had tons left over. We made 8 pies and had all but 2 left over from that too. But in all it was nice to be with friends and family. We enjoyed it. Caleb wore his special outfit that Aunt Melissa bought him. Flannel! My dad was wearing flannel too so they were good friends. It was at Thanksgiving dinner that Caleb began to enjoy chomping on pickles- he ate at least 2.
Caleb's first thanksgiving was quite the day. We hosted with another couple in the ward about 20 people to come over and enjoy thanksgiving. My parents came along with friends from our ward. Craig cooked a 22lb turkey and we had tons left over. We made 8 pies and had all but 2 left over from that too. But in all it was nice to be with friends and family. We enjoyed it. Caleb wore his special outfit that Aunt Melissa bought him. Flannel! My dad was wearing flannel too so they were good friends. It was at Thanksgiving dinner that Caleb began to enjoy chomping on pickles- he ate at least 2.
Mommy, I'm a Big Boy NOW!
So recently we've had issues with Caleb deciding he's going to bite mommy while eating. Needless to say, I'd had more than enough in the PAIN department so we decided to start trying to find other foods and ways of feeding him. It was incredibly funny because it was almost overnight he decided that he didn't want bottles, he wanted to feed himself, and if we were eating he should be eating too. So we decided to go ahead and try the graduates puffs for him to start with since he has two little teeth. He absolutely loves them. We've gone through 2 jars in less than a week. This boy just loves being BIG. He drinks from a sippee cup too. No bottles for Caleb.
So recently we've had issues with Caleb deciding he's going to bite mommy while eating. Needless to say, I'd had more than enough in the PAIN department so we decided to start trying to find other foods and ways of feeding him. It was incredibly funny because it was almost overnight he decided that he didn't want bottles, he wanted to feed himself, and if we were eating he should be eating too. So we decided to go ahead and try the graduates puffs for him to start with since he has two little teeth. He absolutely loves them. We've gone through 2 jars in less than a week. This boy just loves being BIG. He drinks from a sippee cup too. No bottles for Caleb.
Playing with my Puppy
Caleb has started a new thing - he likes to headbutt everything. Including his dog. Poor Sherman gets chased around by Caleb and headbutted quite frequently. It's fun to watch them interact. Caleb just loves his dog. Whether it's chasing him with Daddy's help or doing it all on his own... they are going to be best Friends for life. Sherman will probably appreciate it better when he learns to not smack him around so much.
Holiday Fun
Even though we aren't going to be around much for the Holidays - we decided to go ahead and decorate. For those of you that know me well...you know how much I LOVE Christmas. This year we only put out a few things. But lights were of course among the list. This year we bought these cute Chile pepper covers to go over the lights. We hung them on a strand and had a few left over which caleb found to be ever so tasty! We found it amusing to suction them to his face. It became a game for him to pull them off.
Caleb has started a new thing - he likes to headbutt everything. Including his dog. Poor Sherman gets chased around by Caleb and headbutted quite frequently. It's fun to watch them interact. Caleb just loves his dog. Whether it's chasing him with Daddy's help or doing it all on his own... they are going to be best Friends for life. Sherman will probably appreciate it better when he learns to not smack him around so much.
Holiday Fun
Even though we aren't going to be around much for the Holidays - we decided to go ahead and decorate. For those of you that know me well...you know how much I LOVE Christmas. This year we only put out a few things. But lights were of course among the list. This year we bought these cute Chile pepper covers to go over the lights. We hung them on a strand and had a few left over which caleb found to be ever so tasty! We found it amusing to suction them to his face. It became a game for him to pull them off.
Craig also was brave enough to go out at 4 a.m. Friday morning after thanksgiving to pick up toys for Caleb. What a MAN! We decided to go ahead and let Caleb play with a few of them before Christmas and the rest after we get back from everything since we don't have tons of room to haul it all up to Utah. His first present was a giant ELMO that talks. Neither of us realized how big it was until Craig picked it up. Elmo stands 27" and Caleb is officially 28". He loves it though. They have fun playing together.
Just for the record - Caleb loves "The Grinch". And has found it more than enjoyable to try to pull off all the lights off the tree or the ornaments. He gets told no! He looks at you smiles, laughs a little and then goes right back to doing it. So the last few times i've flicked his behind - he probably could hardly feel it through the diaper - he wells up with big tears and cries and goes right back to playing with the tree. So we say no again...more tears! What a drama KING. "But mom I just want the lights"!
Here is our Family Holiday Photo Too.
Enjoy! And Merry Christmas to ALL!
Enjoy! And Merry Christmas to ALL!
7 comments:
Oh, I love your posts. Caleb is getting so big! I totally understand what you're going through - biting, dog chasing, the Grinch, the lights, it's a never ending battle (well, at least the biting can end). I'm doing the massive meal on Christmas Eve - feeding 3 sets of Elders. Oh, and tell Craig, I'm doing another "Cajun Night Before Christmas" dinner. JEALOUS?! ;)
So cute. I can't belive how big he is getting. Kaylee tries to eat our Gingerbread and Candy Canes Ordiments from the tree so that is cute with Caleb and the peppers.
Wow caleb is getting so big. I can hardly believe that we have been gone that long. So you guys are off to Utah? When does Craig finish with school? How is life with Caleb? I am working which breaks my heart but Jackson is always having a good time and is well taken care of so I can handle it! Todd has another 2 years to go, so I need to dig deep and find the patience within. I hope all goes well in utah. How long will you be there? Where in Utah will you be? Merry Christmas if I don't talk to you til then
How come we didn't hear about this big Thanksgiving shin-dig? :( We miss you guys. The worst semester of my life is almost over, then O can once again become social!
I like your background. And your dramatic little boy- I don't know WHERE he would get that from???? Cute family picture too.
Nice hearing from you guys again! LOL!! Wow Caleb is sure becoming a 'big kid' awfully fast! It wasn't so long ago that he was just a wee one! Where does the time go lol!
I love your christmas picture :) Its adorable!
Hey my email is burgenergirl@yahoo.com. Also can I get your address so that I can send you a christmas card?
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