Trip to Missouri

For Spring Break we got to go to Missouri to visit some friends. Anyone who knows us knows we love road trips. This was a little different w/a rather vocal member in the backseat, but we still love our road trips. I definitely recommend driving at night! We decided to do that on the way home, and Caleb slept the entire way - much better. David, Katie, Sarah, Hannah, Stephanie, and Annie - we had such a great time visiting you! Thank you for having us. And you sweet 4 girls: you will always get the credit for getting Caleb to start walking!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Thirty-One

I have shared with some of you about my new venture into a home party business called Thirty-One. I just joined as a consultant with this faith-based organization. The great part about it is that it allows me to earn some income so that we can get Marc through seminary, while at the same time the hours allow me to stay at home with Caleb.

Basically, I sell all kinds of fun items for women, such as purses, bags, organizational items, home decor, as well as the cutest baby items (diaper bags, bibs, blankets etc) beginning in April! What I love about it is that all of the products make great gifts. Almost all of the products can be embroidered with a personalized name or message. You can either purchase items online or host a party for me, and then you have the opportunity to earn all kinds of free items.

The parties are a lot of fun, a great opportunity to get together with your friends, and require minimal work from the hostess. It is a little hard to get started with a business like this, so if you are at all interested in hosting a party, I would be so appreciative and would LOVE to talk to you. You can view the catalog and get my contact information from my site
www.mythirtyone.com/laurarose

Thank you!

Auntie Em's visit!

My sister, Emily, came to visit from CA. I can't believe it's been almost a year since she moved. We definitely miss her, but it's always so much fun when she comes to visit. Caleb definitely loves his Auntie Em! I love to watch them together.

Emily, you're the best sister. I love you!

11 Month Update

In so many ways, Caleb no longer seems like a baby to me. He is definitely growing into a little boy, who is into EVERYTHING! He figured this out all by himself - pushed his Tonka truck up to the chair, climbed onto the truck, up into the chair and was standing on Marc's laptop! I guess I should have known this, but somehow I was shocked that he was climbing things before he's even walking! I love this picture of Caleb w/his Mimi and Pappi. Check out how big his teeth are getting - another reason he seems like such a big boy, instead of my little baby :(

He loves music, especially playing Mommy's guitar!

It's hysterical - Caleb has started making this goofy fish face. He sticks his lips out and blows in and out his nose really quickly. If you do it to him, he'll do it back, and then laughs and claps for himself!

This one just makes me laugh every time I see it

Caleb got to go to his first Mavs game, and loved it! He was very happy to sit with Gramps almost the entire time, and was so entertained by the game and all the people to see

Oh, there's my sweet baby boy, still not quite grown up yet...

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Ok, so I'm using Marc's Mac to post this, and I can't figure out how in the world to take the underline off - so just ignore that....but check out Caleb's chompers!  
We had a great Valentine's Day.  Mimi and Pappi (my parents) babysat Caleb while Marc and I went out on a much needed date.  Grammy (Elaine) got Caleb this adorable Little Flirt shirt (thank you Elaine!), and the title is fitting.  He is such a ham anytime we're in public, trying to get everyone's attention, especially the ladies.

Caleb definitely LOVES his mom!  He loves his Dad too.  We're pretty sure he's said his first word - "Dada"!

10 Month Update

Well, another month has gone by and as I'm updating the blog, I realize I have hardly taken any pictures this month. I'm not sure why - I just forget I guess...Oh well, here are some of my attempts anyway. Caleb is into everything as usual. His favorite activity is climbing up the stairs as fast as possible. I'll try to post a video soon!

9 Month Dr Visit

Well, the comments from strangers haven't slowed any! "How old is he? Really, only 9 months! He's so big..."
However, he seems to be leveling off a bit. Today at his 9 month Dr. visit he weighed in at 21 lbs 4 oz and is almost 29 inches long. That puts him right in the 75th percentile for both height and weight, a change from his previous 90th percentile for weight! Perhaps it's because he's not too fond of the formula. He still looks like he never misses a meal, though!