Caleb's First Vacation

Caleb's first vacation was to Panama, Florida. We have Tricia to thank for our wonderful time there. She had a free condo on the beach loaned to her for the week. We loaded up two cars as full as can be and took off for some fun and sun. It was just us ladies ( Memaw and Mimi, Tricia, Victoria, Karla and me) with the four boys. It was a wonderful time. The weather was perfect and the water was clear. It took all of us women to maintain the boys. One wanted to stay at the pool. One stayed in the ocean, and one liked to spend his time in the sand. The two babies, of course, had naps and feedings in between. It all worked out really well and everyone had a very nice time.

As for Caleb, his first time in the pool was much like his baths. He didn't really have a real reaction. He seemed as relaxed as ever. I am thankful he wasn't screaming, but would have liked to see some smiles. I loved his first little swimsuit. Aunt Rebecca and Uncle Tommy bought it for him when he was born. They said it was so he could swim in their pool. We will give it another try this summer when he is a bit older. I am hoping he will have some real fun with it then.


Our boys on the beach!

Tricia and her two little boys!

Caleb in his first floatie!

Caleb's first swimsuit! I think he is adorable.

This picture was taken when we had the return home BBQ for Tricia. I thought is was great because all three are smiling and lookiing my way. YAY!

Caleb

Caleb's First Easter

Today is Caleb's first Easter. I was so excited. I picked up the cutest Easter basket I could find. Filled it with tub toys, a stuffed rabbit and a few pieces of candy that Jon and I happily ate and are still eating. I got him an oh-so-cute little duck, but the one thing I didn't get was a new Easter outfit. Mostly because he has so much clothes already. I didn't to buy another outfit that he will wear once or twice and outgrow. I did have a pair of ears to put on him for the picture, but Jon objected to it, so no ears! I am sure Caleb will thank him later for that one! haha

Our Easter weekend was nothing to really write about except that it is his first. Jon had to work all weekend, so no big dinners or family outings. Memaw and Pawpaw came by for a short while yesterday, but it was just a short visit. Today, we gave him his Easter basket and took a couple of pictures of us with him in front of our only tree blooming at the moment. Our yard is bland to say the least. Anyway, a few pictures and Jon rushed off to work and I rushed off to church.

Church was really good. In some ways I am happy that we didn't do too much. It allowed me to focus on the real reason for Easter. I have to say that I was truly excited about worship today. Excited that we serve a risen king. A Lord that is alive and eager to love us and work in our lives. We are so blessed. He overwhelms me!

The weather is horrible at the moment. A terrible storm is on the way. I am getting nervous about being on this computer. This is it for now. Hope everyone had a great Easter!!!

Caleb at two months

I just love watching Caleb grow and learn new things. Just recently, he has found his hands. He sucks on them every now and then. It is very cute to watch. Especially since his movements are still a bit jerky. It takes him a while to find his hand once he has moved it.

Now, if I can just get the boy to nap more than an hour at a time. He wakes up and refuses to go down again. We go round and round trying to extend the nap,but I am afraid I have not been very successful. This confuses me because up until recently he was a good napper. What happened to my little boy? I do not know.

I do know that he is very alert and is getting stronger by the day. I bought him the kick and play paino. He loves that. His feet never stop. He likes to be held on your shoulder. Until recently, he would have none of that. I am thankful for it. I like holding him on my shoulder.

Memaw can't get enough of him. She came to visit the other day and while I ran an errand, this is what she did. Caleb took his entire nap on her shoulder. I think she may have spoiled him. They both look very content. haha.

Tricia, do you remember this little vest? It will probably be the only time he wears it.

Take me fishing Pawpaw!

Off The Charts!

Caleb turned 8 weeks on Monday. He had his two month checkup this week. The nurse and the doctor both informed me that my son is off the growth charts. Actually, his head is right in the middle, but the rest of his measurements are just way out there. What else should I expect when his daddy is 6'4"? Anyway, he now weighs 14 pounds and 7 ounces. He is a grand total of 25 1/2 inches long. That would explain why some of his three to six month clothes are too short. He is adorable regardless.

He likes to suck on his hand during tummy time and is smiling and playing more and more all the time. It is so much fun to see. He also experienced his first Sunday at Church. He did very well, but I was a bit tearful having to leave him with people he did not know. It all worked out in the end.

Karla and the boys came for dinner one night recently. Amber and Cody came too. I made some of Tricia's famous lasagna. Yummy. The boys particularly loved being able to hold caleb. Jake even got to feed him. Hopefully, we can get the entire Duplechain crew together the next time. I still don't have a picture of Uncle Brian with him yet.

This was Caleb's first Sunday outfit.

He is a wiggly worm!

Fun With My Son

My sweet son will be 7 weeks old Monday. He weighs 13.10 pounds. As I sat in the doctor's office, I noticed another baby boy that looked to be Caleb's size. He was sitting up and batting at toys on his mother's lap. I believe he was around six months. I can hardly imagine what Caleb will look like at six months. He will definetly look older! I am sure of that. Ha.

I can not tell you how much fun I am having with my little man. It tickles me to watch him learn new things and see him grow. He changes daily! I look forward to being there to witness and be apart of all his "firsts". Right now he is smiling and cooing more and more. He responds and gives me his oh so sweet little grin that just makes my heart happy. We have a great time together.

Rocky and Bullwinkle seem to be curious about him. They want to see what is going on at all times. They are surprisingly gentle with him. They lick his face and sniff his diaper every now and then, but other than that, they are sweet to him. I am so thankful for that! Here are few more pictures of my beautiful boy.
Rocky and Bullwinkle are always in the middle of whatever we are doing.

We were singing "The Wheels On The Bus". He likes it!

Johnson family visit

Why am I underlining everything?? Good question. I didn't want it to do this. In fact, I don't even see where I could choose the underline option. The computer decided for me. Obviously, I am stuck and once again, I can not fix it. It keeps wanting to type in blue too, but I do know how to change that. HA!!

On to the real reason I am blogging today. Caleb's Aunt Tina and Uncle Chris came to visit with his Papa Dude and all the cousins (Sarah, Lisa, Matthew and Daniel). They really enjoyed seeing Caleb for the first time. Aunt Tina got as much cuddle time in as she possibly could. She had to fight off Lisa and Sarah for him, but I think they all got some time in eventually. The boys were excited to see him too, but wanted to know when he could walk so they could play with him. I think they will have to wait a while. Hehee.

The boys also met our puppies for the first time. They were a bit afraid at first, but that soon was overcome and they proceded to love and play with the dogs until they were all exhausted. It was much fun to see them all playing so well. The kids (and men) played a good bit of Wii too. Putt Putt is always a fun favorite. Matthew is as cute as can be. Every time he makes it in the whole he "wins".

It was a great weekend and I have lots of pictures to show for it. Heehee. Can't wait until we can all do it again.


Caleb and his proud Papa Dude.

Sarah and Matthew playing with Bullwinkle.

Lisa and Matthew trying to get the dogs to play fetch.

Caleb and his cousins... Lisa, Sarah, Daniel and Matthew.

Can you tell they are so proud to see him? He is one lucky little boy.