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:

Margo's First Birthday

We had a busy weekend this weekend.  Friday, we went out to eat with Kiel and Steph, Adam, Nanci, and Emmiline to celebrate Kiel's birthday.  The wait was long and the restaurant was crowded, so Caleb was not on his best behavior.  At one point, he let out one of his notorious shrieks and a lady loudly said, "I thought that was a fire alarm."  I'm afraid our days of going out to eat are numbered.  Saturday, we went to Margo's First Birthday Party.  I can't believe our babies are turning one already!

All dressed up for the party!   

What a face!  

 Caleb and the Birthday Girl....I gave up on trying to catch them both looking at the camera.

 Lauren, Margo, Caleb and I....I don't think Margo wanted her picture taken.

 

The Birthday Girl!

Caleb and Emmiline....Two Cutie Pies!