As you can see, I'm procrastinating! On Sunday we're leaving for our week of camping. This year we are going to Killbear Provincial Park in Parry Sound. I didn't want to travel to Superior this year with Caleb, it's too long. Yet, I will miss not going there this year! Do you know how crazy it is to try and pack for a 6mth old for a week? CRAZY!! It's like packing up his whole dresser and essentially his whole room!
I've got to get our groceries today. Stop at Home Hardware for a few things, the LCBO. Then as soon as Dave is home from work we have to go to Orangeville for Brooke's birthday party. Tomorrow, I'll be trying to pack up everything for Caleb, and then worry about myself. Sunday is the big day of leaving. I'm sure it will be fine, but right now it just feels really overwhelming!
Caleb has his third tooth coming in. Poor thing, he has been pretty miserable these past few days, so hopefully with it appearing he'll be in better spirits! Well I better get going! I've got lots to accomplish today!
Friday, June 22, 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007
1/2 Year has gone by WAY too fast!
Well Wednesday marked Caleb's age at 6 months. 6 months already, I just can't believe it! I find that time certainly goes quickly as you get older. In 6 months our lives have changed amazingly. I get so excited to see changes in Caleb. He's sitting up on his own, he's chattering away to us, and putting everything in his mouth. He lights up when he see the cats, and totally loves Suzie (my parents dog). He reaches for her and lets her lick every inch of his body without flinching. He laughs at the little children playing at church and giggles when he sees them on t.v. Every day after his 5pm supper, we sit on the front porch to wait for Daddy to come home. He loves watching all the cars go by on the street. He now has some admirers that wave each day as they go by (I have no clue who they are, but...) He has his two bottom teeth, and with a couple of sleepless nights this week, along with rashes and a runny nose, I anticipate another one soon. He is in a world of discovery, first finding his ears to yank on, and now the new fascination of his feet. He gets so excited at nothing really, but he wiggles his whole body in delight. I think he's starting to groove to the music at church too, because it's getting harder and harder to hold him and stand, he just wiggles way too much!
Thursday we had his 6 month doctor's visit. He was flirting with the nurse and doctor, reaching out to their faces and singing away to them. That was until the needles came out. He weighs 21 pounds and is 28 inches long now. He's still way on the top of the charts, but the doctor said he's just perfect (a mom loves to hear that!) After the visit, we spent the afternoon at my parents. Caleb had a great nap on Grandpa's tummy. They bought him a little pool to play in, I haven't gotten it up yet, but soon! Tomorrow we're heading to Deb's for the day. I'm excited to see them, it's amazing how much kids change, I look forward to see the changes in Patrick and Kathryn. Maybe we'll even try out the pool, we'll see. Caleb didn't like the cold water at my parents place....
Our holiday is quickly approaching. We leave a week from Sunday for Killbear with Steve, Christa and Cara. I can't wait for that, but I'm not looking forward to all the prep work that we have to do in order to get there. Once we're there and settled, that's when I'll enjoy it most!
Here are a few new shots of Caleb. I just can't help myself and taking pictures, I have way too many, but he's just so adorable, I want to cherish every moment of him!
Thursday we had his 6 month doctor's visit. He was flirting with the nurse and doctor, reaching out to their faces and singing away to them. That was until the needles came out. He weighs 21 pounds and is 28 inches long now. He's still way on the top of the charts, but the doctor said he's just perfect (a mom loves to hear that!) After the visit, we spent the afternoon at my parents. Caleb had a great nap on Grandpa's tummy. They bought him a little pool to play in, I haven't gotten it up yet, but soon! Tomorrow we're heading to Deb's for the day. I'm excited to see them, it's amazing how much kids change, I look forward to see the changes in Patrick and Kathryn. Maybe we'll even try out the pool, we'll see. Caleb didn't like the cold water at my parents place....
Our holiday is quickly approaching. We leave a week from Sunday for Killbear with Steve, Christa and Cara. I can't wait for that, but I'm not looking forward to all the prep work that we have to do in order to get there. Once we're there and settled, that's when I'll enjoy it most!
Here are a few new shots of Caleb. I just can't help myself and taking pictures, I have way too many, but he's just so adorable, I want to cherish every moment of him!
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Caleb experimenting with new things....
I tried giving him little peices, but he would choke a little then spit it out, but he was loving just chomping on the end bits. Ahhh he's just so cute!
Amazing Concert
Last night was just so much fun. As I was sitting and watching the first few songs I couldn't stop thinking about how glad I was to be there. It was at the Molson Ampitheatre in Toronto, it was general admission and we got there half way into the opening band which was Starfield (I'm getting old, I've never heard of them before) and we just so happened to luck out on some amazing seats, it was like we were in box seats! There was so many people there, the grass was full even!
It was one of the first concerts where I wasn't down in front (that's where I used to go all the time) and I loved the view I had. I got to, not only be a part of, but I got to see thousands of people ahead of me lifting their arms in worship. Hillsongs United don't come to perform, but they come to lead worship and that's just what they did, all the words were flashed on the screens, and it was just so cool! I didn't want it to end!
I went with Christa and Amanda. We had so much fun! Out of a huge crowd like that I ran into my cousin, Rhondi there which was so neat! Plus we saw mennonites which blew me away, from Elmira none the less, Christa knew them and they sat behind us! Anyway, I wish church could be like what happened last night.
It was a late one, my eyes are pretty puffy this morning. I think I got home and into bed at 12:45am. I want to do that more often! So if you ever hear of Hillsongs United or even just Hillsongs come to Ontario let me know, I'm in!
It was one of the first concerts where I wasn't down in front (that's where I used to go all the time) and I loved the view I had. I got to, not only be a part of, but I got to see thousands of people ahead of me lifting their arms in worship. Hillsongs United don't come to perform, but they come to lead worship and that's just what they did, all the words were flashed on the screens, and it was just so cool! I didn't want it to end!
I went with Christa and Amanda. We had so much fun! Out of a huge crowd like that I ran into my cousin, Rhondi there which was so neat! Plus we saw mennonites which blew me away, from Elmira none the less, Christa knew them and they sat behind us! Anyway, I wish church could be like what happened last night.
It was a late one, my eyes are pretty puffy this morning. I think I got home and into bed at 12:45am. I want to do that more often! So if you ever hear of Hillsongs United or even just Hillsongs come to Ontario let me know, I'm in!
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
A Busy, but Special Day
Today is my Davey's birthday. He's at work, and I'm home trying to get myself organized. I got up just after Dave left and made him his favourite cookies. Then I started to tidy the house. Tonight I'm leading Bible study here and the house needs a good clean, plus I have to prepare for it, talk about procrastination! Then I have to run to the mall to get my ring cleaned and pick up a few small things to finish off Dave's gift. I have to stop in at Home Depot to get a gift card for his brother, who's b-day is on Friday, then I have to go to Home Hardware after that! ahhhh. Caleb is now sleeping, so I'm going to hop in the shower quick.
Monday we went to the zoo, here's a few shots of that. We had a great time there. Caleb did so well for being out for a whole day like that. He liked the fish. We had so much fun. I felt like a kid again.
Well I better keep going! I have eat some lunch sometime too!
Monday we went to the zoo, here's a few shots of that. We had a great time there. Caleb did so well for being out for a whole day like that. He liked the fish. We had so much fun. I felt like a kid again.
Well I better keep going! I have eat some lunch sometime too!
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Hilarious
Oh my word, I switched the tv on at 12:30 today, and of course being Saturday there insn't anything on. Well I decided to see what "Adventures in Hollywood" was on MTV and I have never laughed so much at a show like this one. It's crazy! I don't even know how to describe it, but if you get a chance to see it, it's worth checking it out for a good laugh!
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Anticipation
I'm getting so excited for June 2! Just on Monday night, Christa called and asked if I was still interested in going to see Hillsong United in Toronto, and I said absolutely! So she ordered us 3 tickets from a youth group. I'm going with Christa and Amanda and I totally can't wait. I haven't been to a concert in ages. I used to go to them all the time! It will be so much fun!
Today is supposed to be a hot one out there! I don't have much planned for today, maybe walking back uptown to get my pictures I've developed. We'll see. Last night we had baseball. I can honestly tell you that I'm better at something than a guy on our team (ah hum....Graham Roe!) I have better accuracy when it comes to throwing a ball. Let me tell you why....for starters he was "warming up" with another guy and ended up throwing a ball and hitting Joy (who was sitting on the bench off the field) square in the forehead. Then through out the game he was playing short stop (bad mistake) and totally screwed up throwing to first and occasionally home. They either went flying in the dirt or flying way over the fence.
I'm hoping that next week Dave might takes us to the zoo. That would be so great. But we'll see. From Elmira it could take us 2 hours to get there. That's a long time in the car. But still, it would be so much fun, I haven't been in years!
Today is supposed to be a hot one out there! I don't have much planned for today, maybe walking back uptown to get my pictures I've developed. We'll see. Last night we had baseball. I can honestly tell you that I'm better at something than a guy on our team (ah hum....Graham Roe!) I have better accuracy when it comes to throwing a ball. Let me tell you why....for starters he was "warming up" with another guy and ended up throwing a ball and hitting Joy (who was sitting on the bench off the field) square in the forehead. Then through out the game he was playing short stop (bad mistake) and totally screwed up throwing to first and occasionally home. They either went flying in the dirt or flying way over the fence.
I'm hoping that next week Dave might takes us to the zoo. That would be so great. But we'll see. From Elmira it could take us 2 hours to get there. That's a long time in the car. But still, it would be so much fun, I haven't been in years!
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Mommies Day
My first Mother's Day was a nice day, but a busy one. First, my hopes of being able to let Dave take care of all of Caleb's needs quickly disappeared as the poor guy woke up sick. His chest was all congested and he threw up a couple of times, so I did the normal things with Caleb on top of that worried about my poor Dave. We went to church and there I got a flower. After church we grabbed KFC and headed to my parents for the afternoon. It was nice. The weather was great, Dave and I walked to the pond and saw some baby geese and in the barn we cuddled 4 brand new kittens. We had supper there and then headed back home. Once home we had the in-laws over for dessert. By the end of the day I was tired. But I really enjoyed it.
Caleb has a cold, he's all stuffed up. He hasn't slept through the nights these past few days, he's been waking up crying, but once he gets his soother, he goes back to sleep. We had swimming on Monday, and he really enjoys that.
Last week we had baseball start up again. That was interesting! My first time up at bat was enlightening. I hit the ball pretty good, but when it came time to run. Oh my word! I haven't run in over a year, and let me tell you, I need practise! I felt so old, and I didn't make it to the base on time! I was jiggly in parts I was never "jiggly" before (my belly). I'm not sure I'll ever have a normal tummy anymore! But after that first run as the game went on I got better. To practise somewhat I would run out to the field when it came time to do that. Then I played again on Thursday and yes, it was better. Hopefully by the end of summer it will feel somewhat normal again.
Caleb has a cold, he's all stuffed up. He hasn't slept through the nights these past few days, he's been waking up crying, but once he gets his soother, he goes back to sleep. We had swimming on Monday, and he really enjoys that.
Last week we had baseball start up again. That was interesting! My first time up at bat was enlightening. I hit the ball pretty good, but when it came time to run. Oh my word! I haven't run in over a year, and let me tell you, I need practise! I felt so old, and I didn't make it to the base on time! I was jiggly in parts I was never "jiggly" before (my belly). I'm not sure I'll ever have a normal tummy anymore! But after that first run as the game went on I got better. To practise somewhat I would run out to the field when it came time to do that. Then I played again on Thursday and yes, it was better. Hopefully by the end of summer it will feel somewhat normal again.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Sunday, May 06, 2007
A Very Special 40th Anniversary
It was 40 years ago today, that my parents tied the knot! So to celebrate, my whole family (except Denise because she had to work and couldn't get out of it) came to my place, and from there we went to the Mandarin for lunch. After stuffing ourselves full, we came back here and just visited. It was so nice outside.
The rest of this past weekend, I went on a women's retreat with church. It was a one night away at Conestoga Bible Camp, which is only about 30 mins away. It was the first women's retreat there that was put on, and there was 47 ladies that went. It was a lot of fun. Our sessions were dvd sessions with Beth Moore, and we learn how to Love Well. It was great, she's so funny and yet very passionate about God's word. Dave had a good time home alone with Caleb. He was a lucky guy too, because when I got home, I was the first to discover a poopy diaper. I so badly wanted Caleb to have a blow out diaper while I was gone, but no such luck!
Caleb now has to 2 bottom teeth. They are really poking up. He's growing up too fast!
This week baseball starts up, which is exciting. I'm looking forward to playing some baseball. I just hope I can run! ha ha ha. Oh ya, the other thing that is new, is I got bangs. I think they look alright. Some of my friends here think I should get shorter hair too, but I'm too chicken to do that. We'll see, maybe one day I'll be brave enough!
I'm tired, after having such a full tummy, I think I'll have a great sleep!
The rest of this past weekend, I went on a women's retreat with church. It was a one night away at Conestoga Bible Camp, which is only about 30 mins away. It was the first women's retreat there that was put on, and there was 47 ladies that went. It was a lot of fun. Our sessions were dvd sessions with Beth Moore, and we learn how to Love Well. It was great, she's so funny and yet very passionate about God's word. Dave had a good time home alone with Caleb. He was a lucky guy too, because when I got home, I was the first to discover a poopy diaper. I so badly wanted Caleb to have a blow out diaper while I was gone, but no such luck!
Caleb now has to 2 bottom teeth. They are really poking up. He's growing up too fast!
This week baseball starts up, which is exciting. I'm looking forward to playing some baseball. I just hope I can run! ha ha ha. Oh ya, the other thing that is new, is I got bangs. I think they look alright. Some of my friends here think I should get shorter hair too, but I'm too chicken to do that. We'll see, maybe one day I'll be brave enough!
I'm tired, after having such a full tummy, I think I'll have a great sleep!
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Oh Happy Day
What a beautiful day outside. Today we sort of celebrated our anniversary which is really on Tuesday. After church we went to Stratford to walk along the river and check out some of the shops. It was a perfect day. For lunch we stopped at Pizza Hut, haven't been there in such a long time!
We got a few nice shots of us long the water. Caleb was such a good guy. Didn't complain once, except when there was 10 minutes left in the car on the way home, he was sitting for too long! Sadly enough Rheo Thompson was closed, but lucky enough a selection of their chocolate was sold at a near by Drug Store! So hooray for mint smoothies! Then I was excited to discover the Pumpkin Patch for Sally. I have to call her tonight to tell her! We also had fun looking in the neat toy store, resisted buying stuff, although could have spent a fortune! Dave's parents are going to babysit Caleb on Tuesday so we can go out for dinner and a movie in honour of our anniversary.
It's a busy week this week, I think with summer coming, this will become a normal thing for us. I'm a tired girl right now. I think tonight we'll relax and watch a movie, sit on the porch, just enjoy what little is left of our weekend together.
We got a few nice shots of us long the water. Caleb was such a good guy. Didn't complain once, except when there was 10 minutes left in the car on the way home, he was sitting for too long! Sadly enough Rheo Thompson was closed, but lucky enough a selection of their chocolate was sold at a near by Drug Store! So hooray for mint smoothies! Then I was excited to discover the Pumpkin Patch for Sally. I have to call her tonight to tell her! We also had fun looking in the neat toy store, resisted buying stuff, although could have spent a fortune! Dave's parents are going to babysit Caleb on Tuesday so we can go out for dinner and a movie in honour of our anniversary.
It's a busy week this week, I think with summer coming, this will become a normal thing for us. I'm a tired girl right now. I think tonight we'll relax and watch a movie, sit on the porch, just enjoy what little is left of our weekend together.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
A Month of Firsts
Last week we started giving Caleb cereal. Then this Monday, he got his first tooth! It seems early, but it actually cut through. Maybe next week eat his first steak?
Monday, April 23, 2007
Swinging
Deb: My parents have a swing set up in a tree, and Caleb goes in that one. He loves it. We give him big swings and he laughs when he swings downwards. Plus Suzie was out with us and he thought she was funny too! Here are some pictures of our weekend!
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Wonderful Weekend of Weather!
Man it's been so nice out. I don't know if I can remember everything that I did during the great weather. I know that on Thursday I went for a couple of walks, in the morning one with Christa and Cara and in the evening with Caleb to our baseball practise. Friday again I did two more walks. One to Shannon's and the post office and the other with Dave to his parents place. It's been wonderful.
Saturday we went to my parents place for the day. Dave and I got to sneak out for Super Burger for lunch. We took Caleb out for a short walk to the pond. Then took him back in and the 2 of us went back for a nice walk. Then we got our ball stuff out and I got to practise batting again with my brothers playing too.
Today we walked to church. It was so great! Dave played a little road hockey with the guys while I went to Shannon's and visited there for a short bit in the afternoon. I'm totally tired from all this fresh air, and because of the sun I got, I'm feeling kind of cold right now and I'm thinking a hot bath would feel so good. Maybe I should do that since our little guy is napping.
Not so sure how this week will go. Tomorrow is swimming. Tuesday I am taking Caleb to Adventure Club for the last night, Wednesday the guys have their small group and Thursday I have been asked to be apart of a discussion group to assess our Sunday Morning services. Then it's the weekend. We may be going away for the weekend, to celebrate our 3rd anniversary. But then we've been procrastinating about that, so we may not. Time will tell!
Get out there and enjoy!
Saturday we went to my parents place for the day. Dave and I got to sneak out for Super Burger for lunch. We took Caleb out for a short walk to the pond. Then took him back in and the 2 of us went back for a nice walk. Then we got our ball stuff out and I got to practise batting again with my brothers playing too.
Today we walked to church. It was so great! Dave played a little road hockey with the guys while I went to Shannon's and visited there for a short bit in the afternoon. I'm totally tired from all this fresh air, and because of the sun I got, I'm feeling kind of cold right now and I'm thinking a hot bath would feel so good. Maybe I should do that since our little guy is napping.
Not so sure how this week will go. Tomorrow is swimming. Tuesday I am taking Caleb to Adventure Club for the last night, Wednesday the guys have their small group and Thursday I have been asked to be apart of a discussion group to assess our Sunday Morning services. Then it's the weekend. We may be going away for the weekend, to celebrate our 3rd anniversary. But then we've been procrastinating about that, so we may not. Time will tell!
Get out there and enjoy!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
4 month check-up
Went to Orangeville today to visit the Doctor. I was a bit nervous for the little guy because the last time we went he screamed the whole time, even before the needles came out! But he surprised me today. He was giving smiles to the nurse and the doctor. He now weighs an even 18lbs and is 27&1/4 inches long. He's in the 90th percentile on the growth chart, except his hieght was off the scale.
He didn't like his needles though. And the one that was more painful was terrible! Caleb cried a cry I have never heard before, so I picked him up to comfort him all the while I started to cry. Dave thought it was funny, I was embarassed when the nurse asked if I was alright! Ahhh, but he's fine now. After the appointment we went to Walmart quick for a few things and then met my parents at Montana's for lunch, it was nice.
Today we gave Caleb cereal for the first time. At first he didn't quite get it, but then by the end of his serving, he was looking for more. He's such a good little guy. He is currently sleeping in his swing, he didn't sleep much in his crib and when he woke up I thought he was done with the napping so I tried the swing and just realized now that he's out like a light!
Yesterday Dave came with us to swimming class. He wasn't looking forward to it at first, but once he was there and saw how much fun Caleb was having, he enjoyed it. It was neat to see that Caleb is becoming more interactive with me and the toys they play with, after 3 lessons. It's amazing.
Tonight we are having some company for dinner. Rob and Julie both work with Dave and their little guy Nathan are coming over. I made chili since it's easy to put in the slow cooker, and a cheesecake for dessert. They will be arriving shortly so I better get dressed!
He didn't like his needles though. And the one that was more painful was terrible! Caleb cried a cry I have never heard before, so I picked him up to comfort him all the while I started to cry. Dave thought it was funny, I was embarassed when the nurse asked if I was alright! Ahhh, but he's fine now. After the appointment we went to Walmart quick for a few things and then met my parents at Montana's for lunch, it was nice.
Today we gave Caleb cereal for the first time. At first he didn't quite get it, but then by the end of his serving, he was looking for more. He's such a good little guy. He is currently sleeping in his swing, he didn't sleep much in his crib and when he woke up I thought he was done with the napping so I tried the swing and just realized now that he's out like a light!
Yesterday Dave came with us to swimming class. He wasn't looking forward to it at first, but once he was there and saw how much fun Caleb was having, he enjoyed it. It was neat to see that Caleb is becoming more interactive with me and the toys they play with, after 3 lessons. It's amazing.
Tonight we are having some company for dinner. Rob and Julie both work with Dave and their little guy Nathan are coming over. I made chili since it's easy to put in the slow cooker, and a cheesecake for dessert. They will be arriving shortly so I better get dressed!
Sunday, April 15, 2007
A Great Day
Today we had Caleb dedicated at church. My whole family came to witness it, as well as Dave's family, and Jay made it extra special for coming too. It was a very special time. I was worried leading up to the event that Caleb would either cry through the whole thing or puke all over the pastor. But our little guy was essentially an angel! After we all went to the Crossroads for lunch. We had a great time.
Then my family came back to our place to celebrate Benji's birthday, he turned 27 today. Caleb is now doing so much better in a crowd. It was a great day. I've included some pictures of the day. As well, Caleb turned 4 months on Friday, so I have some pics of that too. I take way too many pictures!
After reading Jay's blog on Friday, I decided to "check out" facebook, and yikes! I'm stuck! It's totally cool, all the people on there, I've connected with friends and family on there. Very neat I must say!
Dave has the next 2 days off, so tomorrow he will be joining Caleb and I at the pool and then on Tuesday we're heading to O'ville for Caleb's 4mth appt. and then we may go out for lunch and leave the little guy with my parents. I'm really looking forward to having him with me these next few days.
Then my family came back to our place to celebrate Benji's birthday, he turned 27 today. Caleb is now doing so much better in a crowd. It was a great day. I've included some pictures of the day. As well, Caleb turned 4 months on Friday, so I have some pics of that too. I take way too many pictures!
After reading Jay's blog on Friday, I decided to "check out" facebook, and yikes! I'm stuck! It's totally cool, all the people on there, I've connected with friends and family on there. Very neat I must say!
Dave has the next 2 days off, so tomorrow he will be joining Caleb and I at the pool and then on Tuesday we're heading to O'ville for Caleb's 4mth appt. and then we may go out for lunch and leave the little guy with my parents. I'm really looking forward to having him with me these next few days.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Caleb Stomping
Here's Caleb again. He is just so funny in his jolly jumper. He really stamps his feet and it looks adorable. Please excuse the banana ending, as Dave thought he was being funny!!
Sunday, April 08, 2007
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