Party Time!

Caleb's 2nd birthday party was today. It was lots of fun, especially for a 2 year old.

We bounced.

And lots of Caleb's friends came to play.

We also went swimming...thank goodness, because it was hot!

Ethan got in on the partying too.

And got to hang out with his sweet friend.

This is what you get when you try to get a good picture of two 6 month olds.

We did actually get one cute picture!

We had cupcakes!

And the whole party was Curious George themed ... his Aunt Rachel got him this adorable shirt.

After a little brotherly love ....

This is pretty much how everyone felt.

The party was so much fun! The weather was great and Caleb had a blast playing with all his friends. We're so thankful for this little guy and all the people in his life. Thanks, to all who came to help up celebrate!!

A Birthday Letter

Caleb,

Today you are 2 years old. You aren't the little baby that I brought home from the hospital 2 years ago anymore, but a little boy. A little boy full of personality. A little boy that makes me laugh and smile every single day.

You have such a sweet spirit, a spirit that I know has nothing to do with my parenting, but has to do with a faithful and loving heavenly Father, who is already molding you into one of His children. You may not realize it yet, but He loves you so much more than your Daddy and I ever could, and we love you tons!

It makes me so happy to see how sweet you are to your baby brother, to see you bring him a bottle when he's crying, even if it is a bottle that is empty and has been sitting on the coffee table all morning, I know you are trying to be Mama's big helper.

I love your silliness, and I cherish it because I know that at some point you'll outgrow running around the room making silly faces and noises. I love how you are so dramatic. A slight bump as I walk past sends you falling to the floor saying, "Whooooooa".

You want kisses on all of your "boo-boos", you love your bunny (or buh, as you call him). And that paci ... I don't know how we'll ever get rid of it. But for now, I love it. You like praying before meals and before bedtime, and you fold your little hands and sit quietly while Daddy and I talk to God. You love your new puppy and love it when she chases you. You want to be just like daddy, carrying your wallet and cell phone, blowing your duck call, and driving a truck. You love trains and we watch for them out the window of the car, whether there's a train track nearby or not. You love being outside and finding bugs, and you call them all bees. You love singing and playing music, especially with the Wii guitar. You ask me to sing to you every night before bed and for months and months you've wanted the "Big Bird" song, which has nothing to do with Big Bird, but you heard it on Sesame Street so, to you, it's the "Big Bird" song.

You are a complete joy and I thank God every day that you are a part of our family. I love you so much!

Happy Birthday Big Boy!!

Love,

Mama

A Puppy?!?

Did I mention that we got a puppy?

Well ... we did.

6 months old

My Sweet Ethan,

I cannot believe you are 6 months old today.

Time has gone so quickly and it seems like just yesterday you were a tiny little guy, barely fitting into your newborn clothes.

I have loved spending my days with you for the last 6 months. I have loved watching you grow and change.

I have loved watching your personality develop.

I love your sweet smile that lights up the room.

I love watching you with your big brother. I can tell that you wish you could be running around with him, but it will come soon enough, I promise. I'll blink my eyes and my two boys will be chasing each other through the house.

You are such a joy to be around and I am so blessed that you are mine.

I love you, my sweet boy, and can't wait to watch you change over the next 6 months.

Love,

Mama