Another New Friend

We have been walking with Kristina, a friend that I teach with, and her son Grant.  Grant is 3 weeks younger than Caleb.  Caleb loves spending time with his friends, Grant and Margo. 

A little shy at first.  Caleb's a little rounder than Grant. 

 Two Handsome Dudes

 Caleb has started holding onto his toys. 

 Notice the drool.  He has really started drooling in the last week or so.  Teeth coming soon?!?!?

We were outside helping Matt water the lawn and he fell asleep in his carrier.  Rather than wake him up taking him out, I let him sleep.  Could that really be comfortable? 

Random Pics from the Week

Here's a week in the life of Caleb Andrew!

Daddy makes a good pillow.

 Going for your morning swing.  You swing every morning while I eat breakfast. 

 This week you discovered your hand and have started sucking on it.  It's funny to hear this little "slurp, slurp!" 

 You have also started laughing this week.  You are just like mommy, when you laugh, your eyes close!

Tummy Time!

Daddy thought you needed a recliner.  I'm thinking it was actually for daddy :) 

My first Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to everyone!  Matt made my first Mother's Day very special.  My card from Caleb said " I love you Mommy, you snuggle so good!"  Caleb and Matt bought me a pair of diamond earrings!  I have been wanting a pair for a long time.  Uncle Craig is staying with us for the month of May while he does an internship at St. Vincent, so Mom and Dad came up to cook out with us. 

Sitting with Mamaw and Uncle Craig

 Mamaw, don't pinch me!

Caleb Andrew, you are a mother's dream.  I am so proud to be your mother.  You have made me realize just how precious life is.  I have been blessed to be home with you for the first 12 weeks of your life.  There are days that I just sit and stare at you in amazement.  You are the best thing that ever happened to me and your dad.  We love you to pieces! 

Mini Marathon

Matt ran the mini-marathon this morning with Chris, Jason, and Lori.   For the past two years, Jim and Sally have had a party that afternoon to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment. Running 13.1 miles, no thank you!  Maybe Caleb will take after Matt and enjoy running.  Here are some pics from the day. 

 Miss Emmiline and her big hair bow.

 Maggie all smiles from running around with the p-town kids.

The P-town kiddos......minus 1.You can barely see Caleb's head peeking out from the blanket.

 And then there were 13.

1 Carter, 1 Custer, 1 Cochran, 3 Shoups, 4 Warfels, 1 Stauffer, and 2 Trouts! 

Worn out from being passed around all day and partying!

2 Months Old!

You were two months old on Monday!  I don't know where the time has gone.  You have grown so much.  You are now smiling at us and making cooing noises.  We took you to the doctor today for your two month check-up.  You weighed 11 pounds, 1 ounce and are 22.75 inches long.  You took your first round of shots like a big boy.  You have been having some blood in your stool, and we found out that you have a milk protein allergy.  In order to keep nursing, I have to eliminate all dairy from my diet.  I think not eating cheese is going to be the hardest part, so you better thank me for it when you get older!  We also found out that you have some reflux issues.  But, the doctor gave you some medicine and thinks you will outgrow both of these things. 

Your First Easter

This weekend, we celebrated your first Easter and Grandpa Jim's 60th birthday!  We went to Pendleton Saturday night to celebrate with Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Chris, Maggie, and Bridget.  It was your first time staying all night at Grandma and Grandpa Shoups.  Then Sunday morning we went to Grandma Susie's to celebrate Easter with my side of the family.  By the time we got home on Sunday evening, we were all exhausted.  You were a trooper through all the driving though.  I'm having a little trouble with red eyes on the camera sorry!

 Happy Easter!

 Super Cute Shoups!

Maggie made you a sign, it says "Hi Baby Caleb."  We keep it on your changing table so you can see it every day.   

 Our Easter picture.  This was the best one we got, I don't think its very good.  Your outfit lasted 10 minutes because you spit up in the car.  Good thing we had a back up!



In your p.j.'s and finally celebrating Easter at our house with your Easter basket.  You got an Easter bib, a sleeper, a musical panda and a musical rolling snail. 



The Easter Bunny!

Jenny and I took you and Margo to see the Easter Bunny today.  You both slept through the whole thing, but woke up when it was time to eat lunch.  Regardless, the pics are adorable!