"I love you. You love me..."

Move over Laurie Berkner, Caleb has a new friend- Barney!
(Well, I know he isn't so new, but he is new to Caleb.) The big
purple dinosaur has managed to grab Caleb's attention, at
least for now. And, this isn't the new Barney with Baby Bob and
BJ...this is the original one that I used to watch with Paige way
back in the 90s! (It's amazing...I still remember the kid's names
and the words to the songs!) Gotta love On Demand tv!

It's OPEN!

It's official...summer has arrived! Our neighborhood pool opened
this past weekend, which we are so excited about. We only used
it a few times last year, since Caleb was so little, so I'm ready to
spend some serious time there this summer!

Until school gets out, the pool is only open during the the afternoons
and evenings, which means it isn't crowded at all. I took Caleb up
there yesterday after his nap to see how he'd do. He loved sitting
in his new float and splashing in the water. For our first trip, I'd say
it was a success!

Kicking those feet

After his swim, Caleb needed a snack...

Ahhh...this is the life!

Remembering Papa Joe

This past Saturday we had Papa Joe's life celebration
service. It was a chance to remember Papa Joe and the
impact that he had on the lives of so many. It was just
what he would have wanted!

Thankfully, Grandmom & Grandpa Kevin took care of
Caleb during the ceremony. My Mom said she tried to
sit in the back row and feed him his lunch, but that didn't
last, thanks to Caleb's scream when she didn't feed him
fast enough. :)



I'd say they'll need to clean that glass when he is done.


Trying to walk...Last week Caleb really started to walk
a lot better. He is working on only holding one of your
hands when he walks. In fact, after the service, he took
about 4 steps on his own!


**While this past month has been difficult, you all have
helped in so many ways! Thank you VERY much for all
of the prayers- that is what got us through this. We really
appreciated all of the cards that offered words of support.
Also, thanks to everyone who helped out so much with Caleb-
I always knew he was in good hands!

What's that sound???

Oh, it's just Caleb flushing the toilet...his new trick.

There goes our water bill.

Up to Something

Caleb is always up to, or should I say into, something.

Black Raspberry Chip

You can add Black Raspberry Chip ice cream to Caleb's
list of favorites! After a nice dinner on the back deck, we
treated Caleb to Daddy's favorite pastime, eating ice
cream. (Creed brought home Graeters' ice cream and a
package of their sugar cones this week- I love summer!)

I LOVE this picture! My two boys, smiling over something

as simple as ice cream.

Hats Off To Aunt Paige!!!

Tonight was a super special night...Caleb celebrated with
his Aunt Paige as she graduated high school! While he left
before the actual ceremony, he did enjoy some time with
Paige at the reception prior to the ceremony.

We are so proud of you, Paige!

Caleb loves his Aunt Paige & Uncle Luke

Mom- Does this picture make you feel old?? One daughter

married, the other graduating high school, a son taller than

you, a son in law, and a grandson!!! (It sures makes me feel

old!)

That's our girl!

Paige,

We sure will miss you while you are away at college. Make

sure you come home and visit us often! Love You!

Fun in the Sun Shade

I am one of those people that go way overboard when it comes
to sun screen. Maybe it's my low pain tolerance, but I just hate
sun burns. While the weather this week has been perfect- clear
skies, highs in the low 80s- I've worried about Caleb getting too
much sun. I don't have an umbrella yet, so I resorted to moving
our patio chairs around to block Caleb from the sun. I've also
kept him in a hat and swimming shirt...no more naked dips in
the pool. I just want to protect that perfect baby skin.

There's Nothing Cuter...

...than a naked baby in a sun hat!

I've been filling Caleb's pool up each morning so that by
noon, the water isn't too cold. He loves playing in the pool
and he really loves being naked!

My favorite...I couldn't resist!

Papa Joe

As many of you already know, Caleb's Papa Joe passed away
Sunday morning. Brother Kevin, our pastor, reminded us last
night that any tears are not for Papa Joe, they are for us because
we know that Papa Joe is in Heaven, no longer in pain. While
it hurts to know that Caleb won't remember spending time with
Papa Joe, I'm certain that he will know him through pictures and
stories.

We love you, Papa Joe!

June 15th (Father's Day)

September 2008

November 13, 2008 (Papa Joe's 57th birthday!)

Christmas Day, 2008

March 2009

A Memorial Service will be held this Saturday at Northeast

Christian Church in Lexington at 11:30am.

All that's left...

of my baby.

From crawling (Yes! He crawls now!)around the house and
getting into everything, to finishing off a whole plate of ravioli,
it seems that the morning bottle is all that I have left of my
baby.

Recently, Caleb has turned into such a big boy. It is
so hard to believe that he is 11 months old today! Wow! In
the past two weeks he has mastered the art of crawling, pulls
up on anything (and everything,) walks around holding onto
things, and has become much more vocal. He lets you know
when he wants something, that's for sure!

Two statements made by Caleb's great-grandmother this
week can sum everything up: "He is the busiest baby I've ever
seen," and my favorite, "He sure is a demanding little thing."
Hmmm...I wonder where he gets that from??




11 Things about Caleb at 11 Months:

(1) He still LOVES The Laurie Berkner Band. (We just
ordered the cd for the car!)
(2) He is a major momma's boy.
(3) He sleeps with 2, sometimes 3, passies, a Taggie book,
two softie blankets, and a stuffed dog.
(4) He bites the side rails of his bed until the stain comes off.
(I actually thought he had a new freckle on his face last week.)
(5) He uses his teeth and pulls as hard as he can to pull off the
Gummi Rail from the front of his bed. (What a GREAT
invention!)
(6) He continues to say hi and wave to ceiling fans.
(7) If he sees his car in the garage, he insists (rather loudly) to
take it on a walk.
(8) He throws his hands in the air and lunges forward to go
down his slide. (No Fear!)
(9) New favorite book: 10 Little Ladybugs
(10) Favorite food: EVERYTHING. He loves to eat, which
might explain his gut!
(11) Anytime he hears someone cough, he mimics them
with a ridiculously fake cough.

He may be a little high maintenance and demanding, but he
sure is precious!

Time to Baby Proof...

Saving it for later

Caleb figured that he might get hungry before lunch, so he
decided to save some banana for later...




This explains why my child's hair is always sticky!

Happy Mother's Day!

This time last year I was tired, complained of a sore back, was
beginning to out grow some of my maternity clothes, and had
ridiculously swollen feet. Was it worth it????


Yep, it sure was! Today was such an amazing day, my first
Mother's Day! I am so blessed. Caleb is the most perfect
little thing that I could ever imagine. I am so thankful for him.
I am also thankful for the wonderful women in my life who have
taught me how to be a loving, caring, and supportive mother.
To them, I am so thankful. You have all set such a wonderful
example for me.



What would Mother's Day be without a cookie cake? Thanks
to my wonderful husband for all the thoughtful goodies. You
are the best! XxOoXx

A Momma's Boy for sure! (Today he fussed for the first time

when I handed him to the nursery worker at church. I think he

wanted me to feel good.)

A special thank you to Grandma & Grandaddy for taking

such great care of Caleb today while Creed & I went to

Lexington. We knew he was in great hands!

Did you hear?!!

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Thanks Beth- Thats too funny!

I'm working on my acceptance speech! :)

Some Serious...

Bed Head!

I took these pictures after Caleb's afternoon nap Monday.
I can only imagine the rolling, tossing, turning, and thrashing
it took to achieve this look!

Derby Weekend

We had a great Derby weekend, especially since PeePaw
and Grandma Beth were in town. Friday night Caleb's great
Aunt Dana and great Uncle Steve came over for pizza. Then
Saturday Aunt Paige & Uncle Luke babysat Caleb while we
got to go to the Derby. It was great having PeePaw and
Grandma Beth in town- This should be an annual tradition!

Caleb loved Uncle Steve's hat, so he put on a matching

one. (Isn't it cute?! Our friends Laura & Brian, who live in

NYC, got it for Caleb. Thanks, Schulzs!)

Derby Day

Riding in style...We loved the '59 Bentley!

This was the 3rd race of the day. Notice the horse covered

in mud! We were so lucky, though. While it could have been

warmer, it didn't rain on us, which was great considering

what the weather was like that morning!

And they're off!

At about this point, everyone is trying to figure out which

horse is the number 8.

At this point, shock and disbelief. 50-1?!!!! Wish I would

have made that bet!

Saying Goodbyes

PeePaw had to get some lovin before he left this

morning.

PeePaw & Grandma Beth- We miss you already and

can't wait to see you again!