The Zoo

We took the boys to the zoo a few weeks ago and had a really great time. It was the first time for us to take Trevor and he loved it, and of course Caleb loved it too.The boys and Michael are looking at a wart hog and some other zoo animals.
Our tour guide (Caleb) looks at the map to find which animal we shall see next.

Trevor was hot and tired, but still having fun.

Caleb and Mommy petting a goat at the petting zoo.

Caleb and Trevor looking at the animals.

Trevor sure does love his daddy, and stealing his hat.

Face to face with a tiger.

Trevor fell asleep as soon as we got in the car.

Caleb refused his nap as usual!

4th of July

Happy fourth of July everyone. It was a great day. The night before we got to welcome Brad Lewis home from Iraq (so glad he made it home safely). We spent the morning relaxing at home, then we headed to grandma and grandpa's house. We ate some awesome fajitas, Michael swam with the boys, then we all went to watch fireworks in Bedford. It was a lot of fun! Below the boys are waving at Grandpa. Caleb is extremely happy from eating a blueberry smoothie that Uncle Mason made for everyone.
Kennedy and Trevor showing some patriotism.

Trevor wishing he was in the pool (but once he gets in all he wants to do is get back out, then in, then out, and so on.....

Caleb showing mom some love.

The boys and Daddy. What a great dad!

Grandma cuddling with sweet Trevor.

Caleb and Trevor coloring. Really Caleb coloring and Trevor running off with his markers as fast as he can. Trevor is a little trickster.

This is classic Trevor. He wants you to work for his smiles, but once he starts it's hard for him to stop. Grandpa has his number!

Here we are waiting on the fireworks to start. Trevor didn't make it for the 10:00 show, but Caleb did and he sure loved it.

Caleb watching the first of the fireworks.

We were so tired, but we really enjoyed the show.

God bless America!

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY CALEB!!

Caleb Michael just celebrated his fourth birthday on July 1st! He had such a great day (or should I say week). Lots of family and friends came to his birthday party at the Keller Pointe for swimming and fun. He got all the presents a boy could want and more. Thank you to everyone for coming out and for making Caleb's day so special. The birthday boy arriving to his party. He loves the water and he couldn't wait to get in. We were all ready to swim outside, then the lightning struck across the sky so we had to go inside for the first few hours of Caleb's party.

Abby was one of Caleb's first friends to arrive. Can you tell he likes her (A LOT)?
Miss Debby came in and immediately started helping with Trevor. She is such a natural with the kids.

Kennedy and Kristen were having a blast in the water. Trevor was holding on for dear life. He's just not so sure about all the splashing.Grandma holding Trevor as he chills out in his shades. The birthday boy! He didn't want to waste any time taking pictures, but he made one acception for Mommy.

We finally got to go outside and the boys really LOVED it out there. Here's Trevor making his way through a tiny fountain. Look at him go. (love that belly)Caleb loves swimming with his daddy.

Cousin Ava and Caleb. They had a great time in the water. We are so glad Ava got to come even though her mommy is 9 months pregnant.

This picture shows just how much Caleb loves the water.

Caleb getting ready for cake and presents. Yay! "Look Abby, I got a new book!"

Everytime Caleb would open a present he would say, "Thank you so much, you are sooooo nice." He was talking in the sweetest voice I've ever heard. He was very grateful for everything.Looking cool in his new shades.

Daddy reading the b-day card.

"I wish for Mommy and Daddy and Trevor." That's really what he said! My sweetheart.

Mmmmm, I like cake.

Trevor loves his Uncle Dustin. Why wouldn't he? He looks so much like him!

This was the end to the birthday party. Caleb decided to watch one of his new movies before he drifted off to sleep.

Here's the morning of his actual birthday. He woke to a birthday song and his new kitchen from mommy and daddy (yes, boys like to cook too and it is blue and green).
Daddy and Caleb are putting together the kitchen. Caleb is a true Daddy's helper. Chef Caleb at your service. After playing with some of his new toys, we went to the Rainforest Cafe for lunch. Our family
Grandma and Grandpa came to lunch too (along with Mason, Amy, and Sarah). Right after lunch we went to Bailey's party (Caleb's friend from Ms. Debby's) and continued to celebrate.

Finally, home in his new Spiderman chair and Larryboy pj's. Caleb is deleriously happy. Happy fourth birthday Caleb. We can't beleive how much you've grown and how fast the years have flown. It's so fun to watch you grow. It is sometimes challenging, but the most rewarding thing in the world to be your parent. You have taught us so much about love, patience, kindness, being silly, having fun, making the most of a moment, and so much more. Your brother and you are the sweetest part of our lives. We love you mister man. You are a big boy now!