Life With the Shep Jrs.

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Baby Giggles Are the Best

The Mr. was fake coughing one morning and we found that it got Caleb to giggle. It was the cutest thing. Oh, and there's a small present at the end...Enjoy!!

Cottage Weekend



We went up a day early the weekend we were celebrating my oldest brother's birthday. It was a gloomy, cool, and rainy day. We didn't let that stop us from having a good time. Our friends came up and my Aunt, Uncle, and cousin came too. The boys went tubing while the girls took pictures and video.



When tubing got rained out the Mr. started coloring and several others joined in. I had to get it on camera.

Tummy Time Caught On Video



Caleb rolled over for the first time up at the cottage on the 4th of July weekend. My brother-in-law saw the whole thing, the Mr. saw the end, and I missed it. I turned my back for a moment and it happened. Since that day I have been waiting for it to happen again. I thought I'd get out the camera to see if I could catch the moment. I didn't catch it this time. Maybe next time.

Caleb's First Bites



After Caleb's four month check-up we decided to try solid foods. We started him on a single grain rice cereal. The first meal was a little messy and didn't last long, but the next day at breakfast he ate every last bite and did so with no problems. Since adding the cereal to Caleb's diet he has been going to bed earlier and sleeping through the night. It has been awesome!!

Caleb Meets His Great Shepherd Aunts



The Mr.'s Aunts were in Michigan taking a trip together. On their way up north they decided to stop by and see us. It was a very special evening and the Mr. and I were very pleased to introduce our little man to his Great Aunts. I think they enjoyed meeting him. The Mr.'s Aunts took us to dinner where we shared a great meal and some nice conversation. When we got back home we visted a while longer and then had to say good-bye.

The 4th of July Weekend

We spent the weekend with the Mr.'s oldest sister and her family. We went up to my parent's cottage so we could have space for everyone and so that our nephew Peter would have plenty of room to run around.



Saturday morning we went to a 4th of July Parade. It was really long, but also enjoyable. Caleb wasn't a big fan of all the loud noises, but he survived. Peter seemed to really like the parade.



On Sunday we went to the park to run Peter before his long trip back home. We got some really great pictures of Peter playing with his parent's, Caleb enjoying the outdoors, and the Mr. chilling with the pup. It was a great weekend and the Mr. and I truly enjoyed the company of our out-of-town family!

Who Is the Bigger Baby?



Take a look at these two adorable faces...ok, now, who do you think is the bigger baby, the four year old dog or the one that is actually a baby? Hmmm...sometimes it is hard for us to tell. Nonetheless we love them both very much! :)

One Cute Baby



Spending Time with Daddy and Mommy



Whether it's hanging out on the couch, taking a nap, or playing at the cottage Caleb loves his Daddy and Daddy loves his Caleb.



Sometimes Caleb doesn't like to nap in his crib so I laid him on my lap and there he slept for at least two hours. I didn't want to move him so instead I played the Mr.'s new Nintendo DS. He is so precious.

Another Sleeping Baby Montage



Caleb is just so cute when he is sleeping I can't stop taking his picture!