Thursday, June 26, 2014

Worth County Fair!

Last week was the Worth County Fair, so we spent quite a bit of time at the fair. Caleb LOVED the animals. I think he could have gone through the barns over and over and over!

Checking out the horses...

Rabbits, chickens, and ducks!

Dalmatian puppies...

The horses again...

"Big cow"

Chasing Makayla at Great Grandma Betty's...

Caleb liked pretending to be a lion and chase Makayla into Grandma Teresa's arms :)

Checking on the garden... Makayla was very helpful!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

A Visit from Auntie Hunter!

Aunt Hunter came up to visit for a couple of days last week. She arrived on Wednesday, and we took a nice walk around Northwood and played outside. After Caleb's nap we hooked up the sprinkler for the first time, but Caleb was not sure about it. We will have to try it again.

Thursday we mostly hung out at home because it rained almost all day...But we had fun anyway. Caleb showed Hunter how he likes to take all of his toys out of his toy box and climb in and hide. He is such a goofball! Great Grandma Betty had surgery that day, but she didn't come out of anesthesia very well so Hunter watched Caleb. Matt and I headed to the hospital to visit Betty, and by the time we got there she was doing much better.

Friday Hunter and Caleb accompanied me to my doctor's appointment. We enjoyed lunch at Carlos O'Kelly's and then Hunter headed home.

Oh, water...

Brr...cold!

Getting a little more brave...

He gave up, so Hunter gave him a ride in his swing :)

Toy box!

Where's Caleb?


Caleb was very into his movie...

Father's Day 2014!

Father's day this year was a nice quiet day at home... Caleb and Daddy had a lot of fun playing outside together. And Daddy made some awesome BBQ chicken on the grill :) HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Next year Caleb will have to share the day with his sibling :)

Driving down the alley...

Caleb would ride his tricycle anywhere!

Father and son :)

Tickling each other on the couch...

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Visit to Grandma Marjean's, Grandpa Dennis' and Garrett's shower...

Caleb and I went back to the Manson area for another visit, but this trip had a lot of to-dos! Wednesday night we arrived and had Allie Koster take Caleb's 2 year pictures. Luckily this time went quite smoothly and we got some great pictures! We stopped over at Uncle Adam and Aunt Sarah's to play with Landon and check on Nolan after he had his pins and whatnot removed from his hip surgery from last year. It was a nice relaxing evening.

Thursday, we spent the morning at Great Grandma Ruth's with Landon, Grandma Marjean, and Alanna. We also got to see Great Uncle Eric, Uncle Adam, and Great Aunt Rachael. The boys had fun running around outside but it was time to head back to Grandma Marjean's. Alanna came along for the ride :) We ate lunch and then the boys went up to the loft for their naps. It took them a little while to get to sleep because they kept talking back and forth to each other (Which really was almost too cute to stop). After naps the boys played some more and then Caleb and I took Landon home while Grandma Marjean headed to church. We spent the evening at the Covenant church salad supper, and then headed  back to Grandma Marjean's for bed.

Friday, Grandma Marjean had to work so Caleb and I headed back to Great Grandma Ruth's. Holly and her kids came over, and the kids had a great time playing together while GG Ruth, Holly, and I enjoyed adult conversation :) We ate lunch with GG Ruth and then headed back to Grandma Marjean's for naptime. After his nap, we headed out to Grandpa Dennis' to hang out. Caleb loved the horses again and had fun collecting rocks and riding around on Houston's old bike. We headed back to Grandma Marjean's and had a nice quiet evening.

Saturday morning we were up early to set up for the Twin Lakes' garage sale. We had some items to sell and made a little extra cash. Around noon we headed over to Great Aunt Denise's for Garrett and Amanda's wedding shower. It was such a lovely shower, and the games were so much fun to watch! Caleb liked visiting the chickens and pretend driving the Gator. By the early afternoon Caleb was exhausted so we left the shower a little early so Caleb could take a nap in the car.

What a busy but FUN visit!

Alanna and the boys playing in the loft. Landon kept being "Nala" and told Alanna to be "Simba" so they could tackle each other :)

Caleb and Landon helped Grandma Marjean "water plants."

Water is so much fun!

Throwing rocks in the lake!

Wohoo! The slide!

Swinging like big boys!
Such a cutie :)

Alanna pushing Landon on the swing.

More fun at the park.

Landon going down the slide again.

Checking out the horses with Grandpa Dennis.

Caleb loves the horses!

Riding Houston's old bike...

Chilling outside...

Silly gooses!

All the guests at the shower...

Fun with Grandpa Dennis!

Driving the gator..

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Big Boy Bed!

With the new baby set to arrive in August, we decided it was time for us to get Caleb moved to his big boy bed. Friday night we put Caleb in his bed...we only had to go back into his room 3 times and put him back in bed. Each night has gotten a little better, and I have slept a little better too with each night Caleb doesn't fall out of bed :)

Rolling around in the morning...

Such a proud little boy in his big bed!

Saturday morning...Hanging out with daddy in mommy and daddy's room.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Memorial Day Weekend!

We spent another weekend back in the Manson area...this time for Grandpa Dennis' 50th birthday party! It was wonderful to get to see all of our family again, and Caleb loved the band! I think he would have danced all night if we would have let him! I think Grandpa Dennis really enjoyed the party too :)

On Sunday we went to church, and then a bunch of family came over to enjoy the beautiful day. The kids had a lot of fun playing together.

Monday morning we went out to the cemetery for a brief service to honor those who have passed on. Then we went over and checked out the improvements Scott and Rachael have made to Merlin's house. We headed in to Manson to have Caleb's pictures taken, but Caleb didn't have that in mind so we had to reschedule. We ate lunch at Grandma Marjean's and Grandpa Dale's, and then they did some fishing off the dock! It was a wonderful day together!

Daddy and Caleb hanging out in Grandpa Dennis' big chair :)
Fun in the water and sand table :)

Those boys are crazy swimming in that cold water!

Add Caleb to the crazy...He really wanted in the cold water!

Kayaking Caleb :)

Enjoying a snack in the hammock.

Caleb begged to go on the boat, but once we were on the boat he wanted off...

Until we stopped...then Caleb wanted to drive.

The family :)

Tickling Caleb...

Cousins throwing rocks in the lake. Now we just have to teach Caleb not to throw rocks unless he's at a lake!

Fishing with Daddy!

Hanging out on the dock.

Great Grandma Ruth lounging with Nolan.