YEEESSSS!

So here is proof that my baby can talk...even if he isn't quite sure what he's saying. Although, if you see him talking during the day, you'd think he does know what it means. He waits until I leave the room and starts saying 'Mamma Mum Mama' and then looks toward where I left.

Oh and I couldn't get a shot of it since it was hard enough to get him to talk on camera, there was no way I was going to get a shot of his first TOOTH!!!!

Yes, we are having a fun and busy last couple weeks with this 6 month pictures, a tooth, double ear infections, and now he's talking! Oh, he pulled himself up on my pant leg from a sitting position a couple nights ago. He just grabbed my pants while I was sitting with him and straightened his legs and just pulled - then he was standing. Now he keeps trying to do it in the tub or wherever he can get a hold of something! Daddy is still trying to get him to walk, so I think with him standing up and Isaac working with him, we might see some real movement from him soon - and I haven't even started to baby-proof the house! UGH!

The baby food is going good. He is getting puffs and thanks to Gran (my mom) he now knows to stick them in his mouth and not just feed them to the dogs! And he is trying to get the hang of a sippy cup. He know what to do, but just doesn't get his head back far enough to get much out. He is moving to the 2nd food, slowly, but I couldn't resist this weekend and had him try MacNCheese! He seemed to like it ok, but I tasted it and it wasn't really that good - so he'll be surprised when he gets the real stuff.

I think that's about it for now. I'll try to keep more pics and stuff updated so you can see his changes - and they are sure coming along!

More pictures

First Christmas present is from Aunt T

And Daddy and the girls want the toys & Caleb want the paper/bows

Still all about the paper, while Daddy plays with the toys

Look at me! I can sit up before Christmas!!

Merry Christmas everybody!!

Mom was trying to help a little :)

Daddy is showing Caleb how to open presents

Caleb found the part he wanted!

Just hanging out with some of his presents

And look what I found!!

Always smilin'

Now we've found a new favorite toy - the jumper!

Tired baby after a long day at Robin's

Hangin out with Mommy on the floor...look at me sit up!

Having some more fun

Caleb and the girls being good together...for now

Our nice snow coming in February, see the train tracks??

Still lovin the jumper. We go until BOTH socks come off!

Mommy's new hair cut, not sure bout it yet...nothing to grab!

Another present from Aunt T...he kinda likes it!

OK, he REALLY likes it...he can play now!

And we're trying out the laundry basket

Daddy is so funny! And he pulls me around in this thing

Happy Valentine's day little Froggie! Mommy luvs U!

Is this dirt or Prunes?? Either way, it's good stuff!

Hey Mommy!

Caleb after going to Dr and finding out he have ear infections, and then we came home for lunch. Does he looks sick to you??

Bouncing Caleb

Merry Christmas!

Hi All!
I hope to post some Christmas pictures soon. Caleb raked in all the goodies and was such a trooper! We ended up having Christmas in LeMars on Thursday night instead of Friday, since we didn't think we'd make it back to town. We did get home Thursday night though, so it was nice to be stuck at home, since we were going to get stuck somewhere. Then the 3 of us were able to wake up Christmas morning and open presents. Isaac scooped snow with our neighbor for a good couple hours and I threw in the turkey and duck. That night we decided to take all the food across the street and thank Chad & Mel for the snow scooping help :) After we got home, things started to wind down for him for the weekend. We were able to keep him pretty much on schedule and he was happy and sweet all weekend with family (it helps that all the parties were in town and we didn't have to travel!).
I can't believe it every morning when I wake him up/or he wakes me up, how much he changes overnight. Caleb is getting so strong and big, he can roll from his tummy to back, and he can actually sit up now (just have to watch him close to he doesn't tip over!). He still refuses to roll from him back to his tummy, but he is so content, that he doesn't really care to. He gets up on his side and seems just fine there. Although, it won't be long. He is starting to grab at toys/faces/dogs faces/toes/anything he can get his hands on, so I think his motivation is going to be amped up soon. He got a lot of musical toys for Chrstmas, and they can sing and count. He is so intrigued by them, and just stared at the faces as they sing or flash!
We started on cereal after Thanksgiving and we are now to about everyday/every other day. I mixed it with formula after a couple times of him not pooping for a few days. That really helped and he's staying pretty regular, and seems to be getting the hang of the spoon and swallowing differently.
Other than that, he is just keeping us on our toes and laughing everyday! He has the sweetest laugh I've ever heard (Ok, I might be a little bias)! It just makes me laugh harder with him and I love every minute of it! I just pray that 2010 brings more of the joy and love that we've been blessed with in 2009 from this little miracle.
I hope you all had a great Christmas (or will have!) and please be safe and smart for a Happy New Year!

Here's our jabber-box!

He's getting so big!

Wow-it's been too long! I'm just going to throw up a few pictures now, and hopefully this weekend I'll be able to update you on Caleb's progress. He is getting so big so fast, and I just don't want to miss anything...hence, why it's been a month :)
And you all just want to see pictures anyways!


"WHAT?"


Just playing with his toys - starting to throw them off...grrrr :)


I think he likes his first Christmas Tree - or mom's funny looking!

Please excuse our 'Sunday Best' - Caleb's 1st Christmas

First taste of cereal - yeah, not so sure about that

sneezing...or got into Daddy's Jim Beam ;)

I love my little Bug!

Just helping mommy in the kitchen after work

Normal pose - smiling with fingers in the mouth

Not quite awake in the morning

The flash woke him up more

Now he sees mom with the camera

That's my little smiler - having fun with mommy!

Nope, still tastes crappy

So we'll just wear it all instead

yes, Kodi is loving all the attention! He's getting stronger...

Just chillin with my fingers!

Making faces at mommy

Playing in the kitchen while mommy makes supper

SO happy!

Now we're having fun!

Yep, he threw all his toys to the floor....

Not sure if he thinks that's funny, or just jabbering

Decided to sit up in the chair instead. Good thing he's buckled in!

Kodi wanted to see what he was looking at

Daddy dressed me for the day....um....

SO mommy fixed his clothes and now we are a super happy boy & found the toes!