Caleb's 1 year photo shoot

We finally got a new internet provider so I can now update our blog again and it won't take me hours and hours! :)

These pictures were taken back in march right after Caleb turned 1. This kid is amazing he is always smiling and happy and truely can brighten a room. I love you Caleb you are so sweet and are going to do great things in life!

 Playing with Grandpa Grandpa

 When we started these blocks were a tower that spelled "Caleb" then monster frog came in and babyzilla ate the blocks... still cute

 Love those baby blues!

13 months and trying to stand

We have had a few set back with Caleb lately. Around about a year he was great at pulling himself up to standing and was starting to cruze then one day he decided that he didn't want to do it anymore and no matter what wouldn't stand, walk or anything. I was getting concerned when his therapist (did i mention that I love her!) suggested some new braces for his feet that he would wear all the time instead of just at night. She was hoping that the braces would give him some stability and hopefully confidence. Well another set of braces and new shoes later I am happy to say that they are totally working!!! when he wears them he wants to walk and stand constently. I am so happy they are working and we are starting to make some progress again. It has been really hard for me this past year because I feel like I should be so grateful that he is happy and healthy and that this whole feet, leg issue is so small and petty but really its hard because he isn't perfect and yes i am loosing sleep but i'm sure we can continue to move forward now! :)

Oh man look at me!

Yep I'm pretty cool!



oops...

I turn my back for literally 1 minute...all i can say is this kid is lucky he is cute because he totally distroyed my coupon stack and everyone knows not to touch my coupon stack.....



Finally...

All I have to say is that it was totally worth all the money and time spent building this thing!!!



Oh Madi...

I can't even tell you how much I love this kiddo! She has developed such an awesome fun personality. Everything is pretend with her right now and it doesn't matter if it is just air in her hands that have become her favorite zoo animals. She will play on her swing set for hours and it has been everything from a school, store, rocket, pirate ship to the latest a horse stable. In case you haven't guessed this princess is OBSESSED with horses, cowboys, rodeo etc.  She wears her pink cowgirl boots just about everyday and even though they were brand new at christmas she has almost worn the soles right off! She has become very helpful doing chores around the house, cooking new dinners for daddy, and "keeping a watch" so her brother stays out of trouble. Madi is a great big sister and it is so fun to see her and Caleb play. Lately we have been working very hard to get him to stand and walk, when we go to therapy weekly she goes to a friends house so that she doesn't miss school. As soon as she gets in the car she gives Caleb a kiss and asks how he did with his doctor, this past thursday I told her that he had walked with his walking a lot and was starting to stand on his own. She grabbed Caleb's hands and squeeled with delight "oh buddy i'm soooo proud of you! You did such a good job!!" It was really sweet and he loves the attention that she gives him. At almost 3 and half Madi is exceling in the learning department as well. She can spell most 3 and 4 letters words as well as read them. She now will "practice her books" at bed time and is enjoying the wonderful world of reading. She completely blew the preschool assessment at her new school out of the water and they said she could be ready for the pre-K class! I was amazed but we are keeping her in the 4 year old class for the coming year.

 The rodeo princess with her pony "Pinky"

"help mom I fell into the potty"...what?!?!?! Yep she did fell in, at least she is smiling...

this is how most days go...Caleb can't go outside yet because we don't have anything but a 3 foot concrete step out our back door...they are playing bubbles together...

I love this little girl! I just wish she would stop growing so quickly...

Zoo Trip

2012 has started out pretty mild so we took advantage of a nice day and headed to the zoo. The kids were super excited and Madi enjoyed spending the day with Lys and her best friend Isabel. It was cool enough that the animals were very playful and fun to see. 

Madi, Caleb, and Lys

Lys, Izzy, and Madi

Oh what fun...

Who knew that an empty plastic cup could provide so much amusement!