A big boy bed...

Let the fun begin...So about a month ago Caleb decided in the middle of the night that he would try his hand and getting out of his crib. I am actually surprised that it took him so long. He climbs on absolutely everything and anything that looks like fun, so when he got out, I wasn't surprised just scared half to death.

My parents had given us a toddler bed that they found at a garage sale at a good price that was a light color wood, I had planned on making him a 'toot toot' bed, otherwise know as a 'train' bed. But I had not gotten around to painting it, so the day after his escape I got to work, its painted Thomas the train blue. It was too funny, when Caleb came out in the garage to see what I had been doing he said...'toot toot nite nite'. He knew what it was going to be before I even put any trains on it. And while it is still not totally complete it is enough for him to sleep in it. He is getting better and better about staying IN it. Any tips on keeping little ones in bed would be greatly appreciated!!

Schedule of Events...

So the busy week was VERY busy. Wednesday was spent doing some vending machines and getting ahead on all of those since we would be taking a few days off due to the wedding and birthday party. The rehearsal dinner was scheduled to be at my house Thursday evening, so Wednesday night and Thursday were spent cleaning everything...sometimes easier said than done with a two year old underfoot! Anyway, Thursday was the rehearsal and it went well, Caleb did good walking, or should I say running down the aisle. Then it was time for the dinner, we had 20 something people at my house for the dinner, it was cozy to say the least. It was a good night and early to bed for Caleb he had a busy weekend ahead.

Friday morning the fun started and I spent the whole day getting pampered, manicure, pedicure and hair done. Brandon was in charge of the little man they were going to pick up his dads birthday gift and to pick up Caleb's cake for the party on Saturday in Edmond.

Friday night was the wedding, it was beautiful. The funniest thing was Brandon was showing Caleb again where he was going to 'walk' down the aisle to me and they had decorated overnight and there were rose petals leading to the alter...Caleb said as soon as he saw it....UH-OHH!!! He just knew some one was going to get in trouble for throwing all those flowers everywhere...he's too cute! When it was his turn, Brandon told him to run to mommy...and he did just that. He got down the aisle a few steps and dropped his pillow, so he turned around went back and got it and brought it to me then turned around and went to sit down. My biggest concern was that he would stop and 'visit' on the way down, he is very social and loves to meet new people. So I was relieved after his part was over. The reception was great too, they had music and Caleb danced his lil heart out. I cant wait to get the pictures that were taken that night he was too cute! On a side note, Brandon got asked to dance that night...it was all children out there having fun until my 3 yr old niece decided Brandon looked like a good dance partner, he was a good sport about it!

The next morning was bright and early to Calebs soccer game. He was SO tired we should have just stayed home, its mostly just chase the ball and he usually enjoys it but that morning he was just so tired...oh well, his cousin Emily and Aunt Kelley and Uncle Chad came to watch with Brandons parents so we gave it a shot. It ended early because it started raining which was actually a relief. We came home and started to get ready for the indoor party that was originally supposed to be outdoors. Then we had the party...it was alot of fun, after everyone left, we ALL 3 crashed for nap time (at 4:30 pm...better late than never). So that was our busy weekend in a nutshell! More posts with pictures on the way...

2nd Birthday Party

We planned his party for the park but it ended up raining all morning so at the last minute we changed to our house! Calebs second birthday party was alot of fun, even though we were tired from my sisters wedding the night before, it was neat to have some extra family from out of state to come since they were in town. This is the first year that he actually 'opened' most of his gifts, however it does still hold true that the bag/box/wrapping paper is more fun than the actual gift! It was a Thomas the Train party complete with a cake that looked very much like Thomas the Train. Caleb loved eating the 'coal' (pure sugar)! Anyway thanks to all the family and friends that helped make his party special! He had a great time!

(This is hard to read but it says happy birthday!)

Caleb enjoying some cake with his cousin Emily and Bree Ann

A busy week!

This week is super crazy for us, actually this month is...during this week my sister is getting married, the rehearsal dinner is at my house, Caleb has a soccer game, and his 2nd birthday party is this weekend! Thats a fun week...next week we are going to Chicago for a Vending convention and it is actually Calebs birthday! Not to mention other birthdays this month, it is Jacob (my sisters fiance), Brandons, Calebs, and PaPa's (Brandons dad). So we are having lots of other celebrations too!!

Caleb had is first soccer game last weekend. He had a BLAST! He didnt exactly stay on the field the whole time but he had fun! A few times he stopped chasing the ball and all the other kids and was waving to all the other grandparents who were waving at their grandchildren. He has no clue that not everyone there is there to watch him! They were laughing at him and waving right back at that point! He is usually the center of attention! I will post some pictures soon after I get them downloaded.

Happy Birthday Brandon!!!

Today is Brandons 30th birthday! We are enjoying a relaxing day as a family. After church we came home and just hung around the house all afternoon, tonight I am making dinner for him and we are having cookies and ice creme! Friday we started the birthday celebration by going out to dinner while my parents watched Caleb. We got to go to PF Changs...very yummy!! Then Saturday we went to the OSU vs GA game with Brandons parents! A great game, OSU did very well!! It was a long day starting at 7:30 am when we left the house and not getting home until after 9:30 pm after meeting my parents to pick up Caleb! All in all a good weekend, but glad its not over yet and tomorrow is a holiday and we can continue to recover from yesterday! We must be getting old!!

Gran and Gramps bring a suprise!!!

A few days ago Gran and Gramps (my parents) brought Caleb a suprise! My Grandpa was very handy and creative when I was Calebs age...a LONG time ago. He made lots of things for us as children. He made the cradle that I slept in as an infant, and that my brother and sister and Caleb and lots of other foster babies have spent their firsts nights at home in! He also made among many other things, a table and chairs just our size! I ate countless lunches at this table with my brother and sister. Caleb loves this independence of having something his size that he can sit and have lunch at, play at, color at, drive his toot toots on ect. He has really enjoyed this table and I am sure he will for a long time to come. I am thankful for the memories that I have at this table and am sure Caleb will build lots of his own memories there too!

He is so funny, he posed for me to take this picture and kept his spoon just like that in his mouth for several pictures, he is such a cutie!

Visit with someone special!

A visit with Megan, Brandon and Cayla! It was very exciting a few weeks ago for Megan and her family to come and visit us at our house!! Caleb was super excited to get to play with Cayla and Maddison (Aunt Brittany and her baby Maddison came too)! It was a full house! Caleb liked playing with the two little girls and getting into all their things...diaper bags, car seats, ect...basically anything he wasnt supposed to have, but that goes with the territory of being almost two!

Its crazy to think that two years ago at this time we were meeting Megan for the first time. We are so blessed to know her and continue a relationship with her. Caleb and Cayla look alot alike, baby pics are very similar! Here are a few more pics from that night, Caleb loved to give Cayla kisses, even though we didnt catch him in the act on camera, maybe next time! They brought Caleb a Thomas book and train, Calebs all time favorite for a while now are 'toot toots' as he calls the trains. Its a big boy book with real paper pages, he hasnt even torn it up yet which is a record! Brandon is reading it to him for the first time in one picture, he loves books and trains so its the best of both worlds!!!

All in all it was a great visit, we hope to get to see them agian soon!