Happy 'first' Father's Day

For Wade's first Father's Day, Caleb and I got up and 'tried' to be quiet so that he could sleep in. Caleb played with his toys and some of my cooking spoons as I made breakfast for Wade too. But there came a point when Caleb just had to squeal and laugh out loud and it woke up Daddy. We gave Wade a new cellphone, a Panther's hat, and pictures of us for his desk at work. I am so thankful for Wade as my husband and as a Father. Caleb loves when Wade walks in the room and as soon as he gets home from work they wrestle on the bed or the floor. He is so gentle with him but plays and interacts with him so well. I can express in words how I feel when I see them together and the love Caleb brings to us. I made T-shirts for Caleb and I that we love Daddy and wore them for him yesterday to remind that- We love you!!!

A new suit

We got Caleb his first swim suit. We had borrowed one for when he swims at my parents. He loves to pose for the camera when I get close to him. We haven't made it up to our neighborhood pool yet. But we have this little pool in the backyard. He kicks his feet so hard until so much water is in his face and then is shocked that he is wet. We have been trying to teach him to wave at us and others. It is more like a whole arm wave. I need to figure out a better way to keep the hat on his head. His cheeks are so chubby the strap comes off.

Summer Time

Life has become different overnight. School is out and so I am now at home all summer and Wade is back working 8-4:30. It has been such a sweet time to have him home in the evenings again and having all the time I want with Caleb.

We went to the Spencer's on Memorial Day for a cook-out and the big pool was too cold but Joshua and Sarah got the kiddie pool out and Caleb got his first experience with water(outside the bath tub).

Of course, all he wanted to do is chew on something and watch whatever Joshua and Sarah did.

I have been re-doing some old furniture too. So Caleb sat outside and watched me paint the table. He is such a cutie!!!

Actually he just wanted to roll around- that is his mode of transportation.

The Big 3-0

Wade's 30th Birthday was yesterday and we celebrated it on Saturday with a cook-out. He is such a great Hubbie and Dad, it was a great time to celebrate him and all he means to us. It was also NFL Draft Day so we all wore our Panther's gear as we watched parts of the draft. I made Wade's favorite, coconut cake. Caleb loved the balloons! Happy Birthday Dad! Wade, Caleb, and Uncle Paul

Tummy Sleeper

Today I went into his room during his nap to get his clothes and I found him with his foot stuck in the side- so much for bumpers! I guess he was comfortable because he fell asleep without a peep.

Just Swingin'

We have loved walking up to the playground and Hangin Out lately. Caleb loves the swings. Here are just a few pictures from this weekend as we were playing. I am amazed that nothing ever flies into his mouth because it is ususally open.

The Spencer's

We spent last Sunday at my parents in Gastonia. Here are my parents with Caleb (Mimi and Popi) Caleb is finally at the age were he can interact with Joshua and Sarah more. He is so content just sitting and watching them play around him. Sarah loves to give him toys and try to make him laugh or say something. Climbing the tree in the front yard.