GO-RIL-LA!!!

So, does everyone in our family remember that large Gorilla in someone's front yard on the way to the library. Well, Joshua saw a picture of William (my brother) standing next to him painted with shamrocks (the Gorilla, not William), and was so fascinated that I could bot resist taking him to see it. This is what we found in September:
























Then I took Caleb to see him in October:
























Isn't it amazing what can happen in just a few weeks time (or maybe even just one day).

Happy Birthday to You!

Wow, Caleb is 2 years old. Where has the time gone. Here's what my little boy looked like just a year ago:

Playing Trains with Joshua:

Preparing to move from Plymouth to Medicine Lake (Minnesota):

The day of Caleb's 1st Birthday:



Here are some pictures of the 2nd Birthday Bash in Texas:
Here's the Cake: Strawberry with Green Frosting, Yummm!

Caleb got some Water Colors from MOM:

Some Super Bouncy Balls from Joshua:

And some Lego's from Grandma, Grandfather, Mary, Mark, and Matthew:

Here's Mom, Joshua, Claire, and Caleb ready for some cake!


We just can't believe how much our little boy has grown. From babbling in full sentences to stunning the crowd with his advanced vocabulary (see this for proof). We love Caleb so very much, and just can't wait for the rest of his life to unfold.

Aunt Mary

To see more of what my kids are up to here at Grandma's house, visit Aunt Mary's Blogs: Nephews and Faces, and "Grandma's house is a happy house."

We're so blessed to have her around, and the boys just adore playing with her.

Over the river and through the woods. .

. . .to Grandmother's house we go!

Joshua, Caleb, and Claire are having a grand time!

Oh, Somebody had a Birthday!

So, on August 24th I turned 25. Here's how our little family celebrated:

Here is a Chocolate, Chocolate Cake Travis got for me,


Here I am, 25 Years Old,


And here is what Caleb had to say about it!



The day also included: a variety of yummy breakfast items, three hours of church, a lasagna for dinner, and a movie. All in all, I'm glad I've made it this far, and I wouldn't have missed it for the world.