The Big Bash

We had your 1st birthday party on your birthday, but I am just now getting the pictures uploaded.  I decided to do a Sesame Street theme for your first birthday party.  Mamaw has spent a lot of time in the hospital lately, so daddy and I did everything on our own (I'm pretty proud of how your party went!).  Lots of people came to celebrate, including: Mommy, Daddy, Mamaw, Papaw, Grandma Sally, Grandpa Jim, Grandma Susie, Grandpa Paul, Grandpa Bill, Nana, Uncle Chris, Maggie, Bridget, Uncle Craig, Uncle Curt, Aunt Carri, Uncle Steve, Uncle Paul, Sarah, Kelsi, Aunt Carol, Jason, Jenny, Margo, Lauren, and Adam.  Wow, that's a lot of people who think you are really special!!!!

 One of my old friends from high school made your cake...It was a hit!  

Happy Birthday Baby!

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY BABY BOY!!!!

Caleb, I can't believe you are a year old already!  Your daddy and I love you sooo much!  We are so thankful for you!  This day a year ago, we were excited, nervous, and scared.  When you came out and had to be rushed to the NICU, we were so worried.  The extra days in the hospital helped daddy and I learn so much about you and how to take care of you.  After those five days, we knew you were going to be just fine.  At a year old, you are pulling yourself up, walking around the furniture, and you have 8 teeth.  You love to eat baby food, and are still nursing twice a day.  I am still eating dairy free and you are still drinking special formula, but we are going to try to change that soon!   All of your grandparents and great grandparents spoil you rotten.  You love your babysitters, Sonya and Karen. They have nicknamed you K-K.  

One year ago today:

 

7 lbs., 9 oz.  19.25 inches long

A little month-by-month recap:

9 lbs., 3 oz.  21.25 inches long 

11 lbs., 1 oz.  22.75 inches long

                                               

 15 lbs. 7 oz.  25.25 inches long

18 lbs.  26.5 inches long

 

19 lbs., 9 oz.  26.7 inches long

 

21 lbs., 10 oz.  28.7 inches long

1 Year Pictures

Yesterday, we went to Portrait Innovations to get Caleb's 1 year pictures taken.  I don't think Matt or I either one had any idea what we were getting ourselves into.  We were so fortunate that Becky had done all of his previous pictures.  She was so good with Caleb, was never in a rush, and always made it fun.

Just to sum up our experience: The studio was packed, loud, and chaotic, the police came because someone vandalized the restroom, and Caleb did not want to get his picture taken.  Here are a few of the good ones: