tagged (twice!)

Hello,

Remember me? I think I might be hibernating :)

Well, I was tagged by Susie and Jenny L.

I need to go to my fourth folder and show you my fourth photo:

This was baby Caleb's first time on the ice! Way back in 2005!

We had a terrible skating experience this week (on this same outdoor rink) when Rick decided to take us all for an after-supper skate. Well, we didn't realize how bitterly cold it was. We also didn't realize that Caleb's helmet is a bit too tight. I do not recommend trying to force a tight helmet on in the middle of a bitterly cold evening. Let's just say that we "skated" for about 5 minutes and then decided to spend the evening doing something else.

Sending you all very warm thoughts...

flashback friday

Happy birthday (tomorrow) to my baby sister, Faye.

I'm two and a half in this photo and Faye is 2 months old. Does Faye happen to remind you of anybody else?

The nice thing about having a sister is that you always have a friend.

I think we're about 5 and 3 here. (am I right, Mom?)

Enjoy your big day!

turning three... the flashback

One week old...
His first summer... a picnic in the park
Five months old... check out those big blue eyes!
Caleb's first Christmas!
Happy First Birthday, Cale!

More summer fun... (almost one and a half)

Almost two... pretending he's a fireman

Argggg! Pirate Caleb!Being super-cute (summer 2007)

Halloween 2007 - dressed as Woody, from Toy story, of course

Happy Birthday Caleb! We love you so much!

flashback friday

little michelle (age 3)

okay, now cover up my hair and my mouth with your fingers

don't I look alot like matthew?

now wipe the fingerprints off your monitor (sorry about that)

playing with legos - 1980

flashback friday


Just because my boys are doing the exact same thing right now (probably with the exact same legos)...

And also because I love the fact that we're wearing pants under our dresses.

flashback friday

I think I'm in a flashback-ish, sentimental mood. :)

But please give me a break, my baby turns two years old tomorrow. Can you believe it? But don't think for a minute I'm going to quit calling him my baby.

Every year, when one of my babies celebrates a birthday, I can't help but remember the actual day he was born. So, here's a little video of the day Caleb was born. I think it's so special to have this video documenting the moment that these two boys met. It really warms my heart.



I really wish I had video of more special days in my life, like the first time I danced with my husband (before he was my boyfriend or husband, and he was just this guy I knew-I wish I could remember that song). But I'm so glad we have this video :)

Happy 2nd Birthday, baby Caleb!

flashback

We've been going through a bit of withdrawal around here.

Matthew gave up his soother last weekend.

It's been hard, at times. But, I think the worst is over.

Today, he received his incentive package :) and he is quite proud of himself. It was time to give it up (he's three and a half), but it was quite a habit to break.

Here's a little trip down memory (soother) lane...

Matthew at six months, just hanging in his crib

Almost one, cruising the furniture with his soother...
Two years old, sharing tips with his brother

Two and a half, waking up
Almost three years old, having some quiet timeWe will miss you, dear soother. We will never forget how you helped us through the night, kept things quiet during Church or all the peace and quiet you offered us over the years. But, we've moved on (well, Caleb hasn't but there's still time for him)