Family Pics

I'm not a big fan of studio pictures for our family. I love seeing other families and they seem to turn out so great but, I honestly just haven't wanted to go through the process of it. Instead we have had yearly candids done of us. We had them taken at the Preschool where I work and Caleb goes so that he is comfortable and just plays while they take photos. I love capturing his bubbly personality and his NEVER stopping energy! He is very animated with his hands. I guess he gets that from his Mom.

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells

We try to take a sleigh ride each year before Christmas. This year we went with our dear friends, The Bilbro's. It was so fun riding around and eating chocolate chip cookies!

We are cold but cute:)

Deck the Halls

I am constantly amazed at how fast Caleb is growing up. This year as we brought out all the decorations and he just went crazy. He understands so much more this year and he is constantly asking questions. He loves the stockings, the nativity, and the ornaments on the tree.

This is December 2008. I was so afraid he was going to push the tree over!

This is December 2007. He could barely sit up straight in his bumbo.

This is December 2009. He loved hanging his ornaments on the tree an this year's favorites are the Thomas and McQueen ornaments My little noodle. He brings such joy to us and it is truly amazing for Wade and I to experience Christmas through his eyes. What faith and insight we can learn form him!

His little decorated section of tree. We can't post our family in front of the tree yet becuase it is our Christmas card pic!

STRIKE

Sarah (my niece) had her birthday party at the bowling alley. It was so cute seeing all the girls giggling and bowling at the same time. She is getting so big and turning into a little lady!

Mimi with Caleb. She snuck him all the treats even before the party started.

Red Velvet Cake- YUMMY!

The was Caleb's first time bowling. He loved watching them play and cheering!

Elmo's Green Thumb

We had a new adventure as we went to our first 'kid show'- Elmo Live! Caleb LOVES Sesame Street and all the characters so we knew he would love it! But he is so scared of big costumes (he trembles at Chic-fil-a when the cow walks around). He wouldn't let go of us until the last 30 minutes of the show and then he started to like to idea of the characters dancing around near him:)

He loves music and dancing!

Caleb with Nana and Papa after the show

My Sweet Tea

The other night Wade and I had a date night and enjoyed the Queens Feast in Charlotte at Ruth Kris and saw a movie. I love it when we carve out time to still have date night and have conversations that do not always happen in our normal dinner times. Of course we forgot to take pcitures during the entire time so we took this picture of ourselves at the movies:) Wade- you are the love of my life an I am so thankful how you lead our family daily and still have such a great attitude about life. You have been there so much for me lately and I so appreciate how you have let me vent, cry, and experience joy in the midst of grieving the loss of my Dad! I am so glad that Caleb will experience an incredible Dad like I had the opportunity growing up. You are a great role model for Caleb and I love how he runs up to you with so many kisses and wants to 'scare you' as you enter the room. I understand that it is hard right now looking for a new job and the thought of not providing for us BUT I totally trust you and your heart and know that God has new plans for you! DFTILY

4thof July

We packed up early and went to downtown Tega Kay, SC for a 4th of July Parade. I had heard it was small and thought it would fun to see how Caleb reacted.

At first he was a little afraid but them saw the Choo-choo, Homer, and the fire trucks and loved it by the end.

We spent the middle of our day at the pool at my Mom's house with the rest of the family. Caleb loves the pool and even more when there is Joshua and Sarah to swim around with and splash. I truly love the 4th of July Holiday,what it represents, and all the ways you can celecrate. It's even more fun when we can spend time together as a family celebrating and remebering our FREEDOM!