Lois' Lodge Walk-A-Thon

Susan, Caleb, & I will be participating in a Walk-A-Thon with some of our friends from church. It is for a non-profit organization called Lois' Lodge. Please consider making a donation on behalf of us walking. Your gift will go directly to provide shelter, counseling and support for women and families who are facing the difficulties of an unplanned pregnancy. Your donation will save the life of a child and provide hope to a woman and family in crisis. Last year Lois' Lodge provided support to over 65 women and families. You can learn more by visiting the website at www.loislodge.org/. The event is on March 28th. Please consider sponsoring us. You can give online at www.firstgiving.com/homegroup. If you would rather do so by check, you can post a comment here & we will get back to you with how to do so. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

Caleb's 1st Haircut

We went to this amazing kids place called Doolittles. It's a kids hair salon with little fun chairs, TV's, and lollipops!!! So, Caleb got his 1st haircut today. It was bittersweet for me. He looks so adorable with it but it makes me realize he is getting bigger:) He sat so big in the little red race car and watch Blue's Clues! Ms. Erica was so sweet to us and this is her cutting his first piece of hair. She took a before picture of Caleb, saved a piece of hair, and put it in a little frame for us!

Not only was it his 1st haircut but he has never had candy before but he got a LOLLIPOP! He wouldn't take it out of his mouth until it was completely gone! I think we will save this for a Doolittle tradition:)

Mommy and her handsome little man

Caleb's new haircut- It really is adorable. Erica did such a good job. YEAH Caleb- he did awesome!

Snow in March

I cant believe we actually got snow the first week in March. Caleb was sick with a high fever so he just stared out the window and played in the laundry basket. Wade's office was closed because of the snow so we finally took Caleb out for his first snow.

Me and my snowcutie!

He didn't really know what to think but I am sure he would have tried eating it after awhile:)

Around the House

Caleb was sick for about a week and then with the snow, we have just been in the house A LOT lately. Caleb got this wagon for Christmas (he pulls it all over the house) but when he was sick he only wanted to be pulled in it. Somehow the pots are always too dirty or missing for me to cook!

Crazy Hair!

My sister made Caleb lots of these animal towels. Caleb loves to make animal sounds now so he just sits and barks when he gets out of the tub.

A glimpse of Preschool

Here are a few pictures of Caleb at Preschool. He stays in my office on some days and goes to the Toddler class the rest of the time. He is constantly being tempted by the computer and loves to turn it off while I am working:) He loves the sensory table when it has water in it. This is his class washing sweet potatoes before they make sweet potato pie.

This is his Toddler class. He is the youngest in his class but you cant tell it. I think he thinks he runs the school. Not to mention all the teachers spoil him and let him do anything in their rooms. He loves to go to the 4's class and watch the hamster and fish and climb up in the loft.

I am s0 thankful for my job. It is the perfect fit for us the be able to take Caleb, know that he is being taken care of, and love being able to us my gifts daily.

He loves the playground. At the beginning of the year he could only sit in the swing and grass because he just wanted to eat the mulch. Now he just runs everywhere and loves to go down the slide.

Panther Pride Day!

On Friday we had a Panther Pride Day at QHPS (that's the Preschool where I am the Director). I was shocked to see how many students dressed in their favorite Panthers gear, painted their faces, and made many signs. Needless to say, it was an exciting day and the halls were so loud with Panther roars! Here is a picture of some of the kids that were cheering them on. We submitted our picture to the Panther Roar magazine, so maybe one day a Panther player will show up at our school.

Christmas Celebrations with Family

We are amazed at another year that has passed. But we have stopped a lot along the way and marveled at how blessed we truly are! Wade's health is better than ever and only on one daily medication for his colon issues. Caleb is growing so Big, so quickly, and is just a highlight for us. He has such a fun personality and definitely a little entertainer and loves to be around people. I am enjoying my time as a Wife,Mom, and Preschool Director. The Lord continues to grow me in all theses areas daily. I don't think I have ever been stretched more than being a Mom though. But I wouldnt trade it for anything. We hope each of you enjoyed your Holidays and the newness of a New Year!

Christmas Eve we spent the day with the Shields Family. We hung out, played outside, and enjoyed great food. We opened gifts with them and then headed home for the night. We started a tradition of wearing new PJ's Christmas Eve. This is us Christmas Morning. We woke up and Wade read us the Christmas story and then we opened some gifts from each other. Caleb loves pulling things around the house so he got a mower that he can push and stop and then dance to the music. Christmas Day we spent at the Spencer's. Traci made a huge breakfast at her new house and then we went back to my parents and huge out, opened more gifts and then had lunch. Caleb loved playing with Joshua and Sarah and making everyone laugh:) (If you look hard enough you can see that Wade enjoyed a nap too)