Santa

So, the basketball team here hosted some underprivileged kids last week and gave them an awesome Christmas. Basically, these kids were paired up with one of the guys and were able to give a list of anything they wanted. They got whatever was on their list. It was such a fun experience to watch these kids faces light up…kids that aren't accustomed to receiving a lot. They were getting Wiis, clothes, DSI's, you name it. So, all this to say, Santa was there! Little man really didn't have a whole lot to say to Santa. He just kind of stared at him. We got some decent pics. He looks terrified but really wasn't, just not very impressed. We are getting so excited to spend our first Christmas with this precious little man. We got a little taste of it last night with having our Christmas with Jermile's family. Caleb was absolutely the center of attention and ate it up. He got a fun riding/walking toy that sings. This thing sings if you look at it wrong. We just love that. Anyways, Caleb loved it and just wanted to bounce on it. Ugh. I could just eat him up. Couldn't you just bite those little cheeks all day long? No? Ok, maybe its just me.

Just some stories

The story of the shoe

So, do your kids, if you have them, have something they are attached to? Something that provides them comfort? A blankey? A lovey? A teddy bear? Well, our sweet child has (drum role please)……..a shoe. This is a magical shoe. It brings my child comfort and peace. Yes, we will have the child that takes a shoe with him wherever he goes. Please see pictures below.

The story of the picture

I think the pictures may just speak for themselves, but I will add some commentary when necessary.

"What do you want me to do?"

"Give kisses to the bear?"

Oh! You want me to pose? Ok.

"Oh, gosh, what's over here?"

"Ok, Caleb, mommy needs you just to look up at this and sit next to the bear"

"Ok, mommy, but this is silly"

"And I'm done. I want that camera."

The story of the tigers

Well, I don't have much to say on this one. All I can say is Cam Newton is eligible, and the Tigers (the Auburn Tigers) are headed to the SEC Championship game! War Eagle!

October Happenings

When I go this long without posting, I have about 200 pictures to choose from to post! Since our last posting, Caleb turned 7 months, little Beasley had her 7th birthday and basketball started up for Jermile. I have 38 days left of school but who is counting!?!? I will get to be at home with my little man for a month before starting back up in January! Which by the way, he is ALL OVER the place. We told ourselves that we were in for it when he started crawling and he started about 3 weeks ago. He is everywhere and into everything! Holy cow! Who needs exercise when you have a baby to chase around everywhere! Some recent pics...

We have found little bug in the craziest positions lately sleeping…he must be really tired!

Caleb and I drove to Commerce to meet my mom a few Friday's ago and he just sat in his little carrier while we ate lunch in a wind storm! An umbrella flew on top of a lady sitting outside while she was enjoying her lunch! Thanks Susu for driving so far just to spend a few hours with us! We also got some pretty adorable outfits too!

Happy Birthday little Beas! I can't believe she has been with us (well, me) for 7 years! Crazy! So, it was not under choice that Jermile gave Beas her birthday "cake"! I needed a pic while the whole time he is saying, "I can't believe I am holding up icecream with a candle in it for a dog." He didn't mean that though! Beas is our little girl and even though she is a little weird sometimes, we love her!

Birthday kisses for Beas…

We went Trick or Treating at Newspring with the cutest little tiger you have ever seen! Ok, can I just get a plug in here? AUBURN IS #1. Ok, that's all I wanted to say. And of course, I will end with this: Happy Halloween and WAR EAGLE!

Little Tiger!

Although we were a divided house a couple of weekends ago, we have a cute little tiger (we won't dare say which tiger that is, although Caleb would never go against his momma)! He is so sweet these days, so easy to please, eating his veggies like a grown up, is so active and is on the verge of crawling, he just scoots and rolls to get where he wants to go, is so loud (still) when he babbles, has 2 teeth, and is overall still a happy laid back little fella! The 6 month picture is perfect because he barely takes his thumb out of his mouth to eat! Below are some pics of our last couple of weekends at football games. FYI, we decided that wherever the game was would be what he would wear, so nobody better get mad that he is in Auburn attire! He is so good and fascinated by everything going on. Thank goodness he loves football because I don't think he could live in our house if he didn't!

He is wearing a Clemson shirt, I promise! This is his very first football game (at Clemson).

6mo. pic:

he doesn't like my sweet potatoes:

they love each other:

roly poly:

he loves his Johnny Jump up:

5 months!

So, since we are getting ready to take our 6 mo pic, I thought I would put the 5 month pic up! I am a slacker! We have recently moved into a house in Clemson, school for me and work for Jermile has started back up, so we have been a little busy the past few weeks! Caleb started eating a month ago (well, single grain cereal) and is enjoying it! He is amazing us everyday with all the new things he is doing. He loves loves Beasley, loves to be outside, makes the funniest noises when eating, is talking (babbling) like crazy, is so content and easy to please, is "scooting" around, is a wiggle worm when you are trying to hold him, is laughing like crazy, puts EVERYTHING in his mouth, and is overall just a sweet sweet little boy. He reaches for whatever he wants, whether that is someone, a cup, a bottle, you name it, he reaches for it. He has found his little ear and is constantly playing with it. He is also putting his feet in his mouth whenever he has the opportunity! Well, that's all for now. More later!

Where did June go?

Is it already July? This summer has flown as they always do, but I feel like I am missing periods of time and then I look and my baby is 4 months old! I cannot believe he has been with us now for 4 months! We just had his 4 mo check up and he is doing great! He weights 15 1/2 lbs and is 26 inches long. We won't talk about his head circumference, let's just say his little brain must be growing and growing in there! You can actually see for yourself below! Caleb is doing so many things these days and I have said this so much, but I don't know how in the world you can see the milestones a baby can make and not be fascinated with our Creator. I love love watching him learn how to do things, get frustrated and then finally actually do what he has been trying so hard to do. He puts EVERYTHING in his mouth. I know this is what babies do, but holy cow. He tries to put his whole hand in his mouth, chokes himself and continues to shove the thing into the back of his throat. He is a thumbsucker! I know there is good and bad to this, but it is the cutest thing ever. Of course, not when he is 5, but we will cross that bridge when we get there. He is reaching for, grabbing and holding things in his hands, pushing himself up on his elbows, babbling like crazy and has been for quite some time, kicks like he is trying to get somewhere, and doing such a good job at sitting with a little support. I love this little boy. He brings us both more joy than we ever thought possible! The nap thief has been visiting us the last few days and I am ready for him to be gone! Caleb has been such a good little napper and now after about 45 minutes, he is done. He is not all that fussy though. He will just look up at his mobile, laugh, talk to it until he is bored and then is ready for someone to come and get him (any suggestions/advice???).

One of Jermile's friend's parents have a house up in the mountains and they were gracious enough to let us go up there for a few days. It was great down time and everyone enjoyed it, including Beasley! Thanks Jonathan! I have decided I am moving in up there, so they will have some surprises when they come on the weekends!

I haven't posted his previous "bear" pictures, but this is his 4mo:

His cousins' 1st bday party. Is he almost as big as they are?

Evidence of the nap time thief!

LOVES his mobile:

The view from the front porch (at the mountain house)

Beasley had fun!

Rocking on the front porch

Has to have that thumb in his mouth!

4th of July: