All Boy!

One year ago we still didn't know if we'd have a new son or daughter in our lives, but the evidence was mounting that it would be a boy. First, at our BIG ultrasound around 19.5 weeks, Andrew *thought* he saw something "down there" while the technician was doing measurements on the baby's legs. I wasn't convinced that as an amateur he could read ultrasounds that well as the wand was whisked across my belly. Then at our growth ultrasound at 28 weeks the ditsy technician told us to look away while she measured the legs since we had said we weren't interested in finding out the sex until birth. Immediately after doing the measurements she said, "It is a good thing you didn't look." Well thanks for that little bit of insight moron! And finally, there was mommy's instinct. While I never really had a super strong feeling that I was carrying a boy baby, I never felt like I was carrying a girl baby. We had decided to pick one boy outfit and one girl outfit to take to the hospital for the hospital pictures, and I had a really difficult time picking a girl outfit because I just didn't feel like I'd be using it.

Despite all this we really didn't know for sure that our first born was a boy until the doctor held him up and said, "What is it mom?" What an amazing moment and sooo worth the wait!

Almost a year later, we know for sure that Caleb is ALL BOY! Here's the evidence. This weekend Andrew had some baseball and soccer games on TV (Yes, he watches them simultaneously flipping back and forth. Don't all men do this?) and Caleb made his way over to the couch, grabbed two different remote controls then turned his head to watch the TV as if to say, "Mom, don't even think about changing the channel."

And, here's what happened when we watched the All Star Home Run Derby last night.

**DISCLAIMER: He crawled up to the TV by himself. I did not place him there for the purpose of taking this video. As soon as the 30 second cell phone video recording was complete, he was removed from the situation so as to protect his eye sight and hearing!

Today he'll be wearing his "All Star" shirt in preparation for the game tonight. Hopefully I'll remember to take a picture of that to share.

Y3W

Wrestlemania With OJ

Fourth of July Mini Vacation

Last weekend we packed up and flew halfway across the country to visit my sister-in-law, brother-in-law, and nephew. We were a little (ok, a lot) worried about how Caleb would do with the three hour flight now that all he wants to do is crawl or walk everywhere, but he was a perfect angel on both the flight there and the flight back. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for his sleep patterns while we were there. Needless to say, it wasn't much of a vacation for me as I was up with him half the night for three nights in a row. However, I'm pleased to announce that now that we're back home he's sleeping "like a baby" (whatever that means).

On Friday we headed to the Butterfly House where it was EXTREMELY humid, but very cool getting to see all sorts of different butterflies up close.


After the Butterfly House, we headed to the playground located in the same park where Caleb enjoyed some more slide time.


That night was my BIL's birthday, so we celebrated with cake and took some pictures of the boys in their day-before-July 4th attire. Here's Nick being a ham for the camera


And Caleb giving the big eyes


And a few of the two of them together. This was the best we could do.


Daddy and Caleb


On Saturday, Caleb and Nick really enjoyed playing "together." Well, I'm not so sure that Nick enjoyed it when Caleb played with his toys, but he did have fun making Caleb laugh by playing peek-a-boo or chasing him around the house!

We had a great time, but as usual the visit was way too short! Thanks Katy, Pat, and Nick for being such great hosts. We miss you!

Y3W

Photo Session

A few days ago we got together with our friend Cortney of Cortney Talbott Photography for some pictures. Here are two of the ones I've seen so far. We have a few more, but I wasn't sure about posting the nude-y rude-y tush shots. But aren't these fabulous!