Growing up

Hard to believe Cale is two. I was just looking back at how he has grown. What a blessing having him has been. Having kids is tough, exhausting, and frustrating at times, and energizing, motivating, amazing, and wonderful all at the same time. It is something that I am glad God is not allowing me to miss.

Cale's real birthday

We had Cale's party on Saturday but Wednesday was his actual birthday. We normally go to Tony's on Wednesday night so we decided we would celebrate there. We brought the big gift from Grandma Sue with us for him to open. He blew out his candles with a little help and loves his new rocket from Grandma. His new favorite saying is 'notnot moon', translation astronaut goes to the moon! Got to love it!

Cale's Birthday (posting a little late :)

Cale turned 2! We had a construction zone party and invited all of his friends. He woke up that morning to 2 big trucks/loaders and then later on that afternoon we had his party. We had about 9 kids under the age of 3 decorating cupcakes! Elise won the prize for the messiest and most tasty looking cupcake. All and all it was a blast!

Thanksgiving with Team O

We had Ben, Chris, Jeannette, and Tray over to our place for Thanksgiving. I started the morning with a great 6 mile run, and then we started the prep. Ben made the creamed corn, pumpkin cheesecake, and helped with the turkey, potatoes, and made the gravy. JP did the turkey and stuffing, and I did the green bean casserole, rolls, cherry jello and mac and cheese. I think we had enough food to feed an army.

Buster and Pepper got the treat of a lifetime from Ben when we were done :) We did not see them for awhile after this...

Then we all snuggled up to watch football and take naps.
Buster even found a new place where he could relax, that is until a little blond toddler ran towards him going 'bustr off, bustr off'...

We have so much to be thankful for, God has blessed us in so many ways. Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving.

Video Games at age 23 months!

Dad has got Cale playing the Wii! Well actually he just likes to put the controller strap on his wrist like Daddy and then stare at the screen while Dad plays. I was just rolling watching these two 'play' Wii tennis on Sunday afternoon... It won't be long until they are playing for real.

Indian Cale!

Before Thanksgiving Cale came home from daycare with a head dress that he had made as they were learning about Thanksgiving. He was so cute, he would run around the house making Indian noises! He loved his 'hat' so much that the Sat after Thanksgiving he demanded to wear it when he went down for a nap. The had did not with stand the tossing and turning of a toddler nap so it is no longer with us :)