Caleb is 5!

How can my baby really be 5?  This year, Caleb had his first big birthday party.  For his 3rd and 4th birthdays, we kept things pretty low-key, and had very small family parties at home. This year, C asked to have a big party with "all of his friends".  We felt he was ready for it, so we agreed.  C ended up having his party at a local bounce house and C had the time of his life! It was so precious to watch him truly enjoy being the center of attention! It just warmed my heart through and through to watch him have so much fun!


Bashful but elated as his friends sang "Happy Birthday" to him- check out his sweaty head!



The Birthday Boy with his favorite thing... sugar!!!!



C with one of his best buds



The slides were sooooo much fun!



C with his other best bud



I think Andrew had a little bit too much bouncing :0)



My Baby Turned 9!

Well, I tried to stop it from happening, but nothing I tried worked. Andrew turned 9 this week! My sweet baby is not a baby anymore... although, he is still just as sweet. I am so grateful for each and every day I have had with him so far, and I look forward to every day I'll get to have with hin the future. Andrew, I am so proud to be your mom :0)

Caleb is 3!

C had a great first birthday at home! As soon as he was up, he opened 2 of his gifts and had his birthday pancakes (blueberry), topped with whipped cream and sprinkles for breakfast. In our house, this is the birthday tradition. The 3 big kids were just so sweet to C and were just thrilled to share in his special day. We had a very special morning, just the 6 of us...

After the day's activities (work, school, etc.), we were off to C's dream come true... a birthday party at Chuck E Cheese. C has been planning this for months. All 4 grandmas and grandpas joined us for pizza, cake, present-opening and lots of game-playing fun! C had a blast, but sure was worn out when it was all said and done. As soon as we arrived home after the party, C said, "Mama, my burfday OVER!" :0)

After 2 hours or so, C was done...

Here's a pic of C playing with his favorite gift- thanks Aunt Becky!

We are just so blessed to have had C home this year so we could finally celebrate a birthday with him!