There are a lot this month...
Monday, August 24, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
one year photos
Our friend Lesley was kind enough to take some photos of Caleb with her sweet camera the day after his 1st birthday. I just thought I'd share some of the cute pictures she got...
baby talk
So unless you ask Jason who insists that Caleb said his first word when he was about six months old and started saying, "da da", the jury is kinda out on whether or not Caleb has officially said his first word. I lean toward no, but there are a few sounds that he has started to associate with certain things.
His favorite sound by far still remains "da." But his uses for it have become quite versatile. He uses it to say "that" or "what's that?" when he points at things and wants us to tell him what they are...or just wants to show them to us because he's super excited about them. He also says, "da da," for doggie. And "da da" for bye bye. Perhaps I'm beginning to sound a little crazy to you, but I swear it's true. He isn't just randomly saying it...not always at least. He'll point at a dog and say "da da" or wave goodbye and say "da da." And it's different from the other more random times he says it. He does associate da da with Jason now too. The other day Jason was leaving and he said, "da da, da da." In other words, "bye bye, Dada." And maybe I'm imagining it, but I feel like I can tell the difference between a da da used for one thing and a da da used for another...different inflections or something.
Anyway, I'll move on from the da's. He does say a couple of other things. For balloon, he says "bbb." And he just recently started saying "ah ah" for uh oh. Yes I realize that uh oh is more of a sound than a word. And why he can't just say "uh oh" instead of "ah ah", I don't know. But it's cute. Another fun sound that he makes came from us saying "tickle tickle tickle" when tickling him. I still have to get it on video, but he basically says, "tickatickatickaticka," and it sounds just like he's saying "tickle." It's one of my favorite sounds of his.
He's been making a little progress on his signs lately too. He has the eat one down pat...no surprise there. He's still working a bit on "all done"...he can do the sign, but doesn't always associate it with the meaning. He'll do it at random times including in the middle of a meal...and then get upset if I stop feeding him. That's okay...he'll get there. :-)
His favorite sound by far still remains "da." But his uses for it have become quite versatile. He uses it to say "that" or "what's that?" when he points at things and wants us to tell him what they are...or just wants to show them to us because he's super excited about them. He also says, "da da," for doggie. And "da da" for bye bye. Perhaps I'm beginning to sound a little crazy to you, but I swear it's true. He isn't just randomly saying it...not always at least. He'll point at a dog and say "da da" or wave goodbye and say "da da." And it's different from the other more random times he says it. He does associate da da with Jason now too. The other day Jason was leaving and he said, "da da, da da." In other words, "bye bye, Dada." And maybe I'm imagining it, but I feel like I can tell the difference between a da da used for one thing and a da da used for another...different inflections or something.
Anyway, I'll move on from the da's. He does say a couple of other things. For balloon, he says "bbb." And he just recently started saying "ah ah" for uh oh. Yes I realize that uh oh is more of a sound than a word. And why he can't just say "uh oh" instead of "ah ah", I don't know. But it's cute. Another fun sound that he makes came from us saying "tickle tickle tickle" when tickling him. I still have to get it on video, but he basically says, "tickatickatickaticka," and it sounds just like he's saying "tickle." It's one of my favorite sounds of his.
He's been making a little progress on his signs lately too. He has the eat one down pat...no surprise there. He's still working a bit on "all done"...he can do the sign, but doesn't always associate it with the meaning. He'll do it at random times including in the middle of a meal...and then get upset if I stop feeding him. That's okay...he'll get there. :-)
first steps
About 2 1/2 weeks ago, Caleb took his first steps! He was standing up against the couch and took 2 or 3 steps over to me. My reaction was kinda strange. For some reason it didn't seem like it was for real. I clearly remember when my nephew took his first steps. My sister and her family were out here visiting and I got to see him do it. It seemed like such a special moment. Simple, but sweet and memorable. But when Caleb did it, there wasn't a whole lot of excitement or wonder on my part. Maybe it was because there wasn't someone else there to share in the moment with me. I thought I should at least mention it on the blog though. I mean, it's supposed to be one of those big milestones, right? He still isn't walking, really...just takes a few steps here and there. I don't think he's in much of a hurry though. He gets around rather efficiently without it for now!
caleb's first bike ride
We got a bike trailer for Caleb at the last REI garage sale. Never before used...just two tiny pinholes in the side windows and it was half price! For his first birthday, Caleb got the kit to attach the trailer to a bike from Aunt Carrie, Uncle Mark, and cousin Nathaniel AND he got his very own bike helmet from MorMor and MorFar! So a few weekends ago, we got the trailer all set up and took Caleb on his very first bike ride!
He didn't like it very much. In fact, he seemed to be somewhat freaked out. He had his hands out to the side trying to hold on to the windows of the trailer and kept his head straight forward and tilted slightly down the whole time. I think part of the problem was definitely the helmet, but even without that I don't think he would have had much fun. We took some pictures anyway.
Last weekend we gave it another shot and while not perfect, it was definitely an improvement. He actually turned his head and looked out the sides a bit, and he didn't seem as freaked out. I wouldn't go so far as to say that he enjoyed it, but I think there's hope!
He didn't like it very much. In fact, he seemed to be somewhat freaked out. He had his hands out to the side trying to hold on to the windows of the trailer and kept his head straight forward and tilted slightly down the whole time. I think part of the problem was definitely the helmet, but even without that I don't think he would have had much fun. We took some pictures anyway.
Last weekend we gave it another shot and while not perfect, it was definitely an improvement. He actually turned his head and looked out the sides a bit, and he didn't seem as freaked out. I wouldn't go so far as to say that he enjoyed it, but I think there's hope!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
caleb's first hair cut!
I think toddler boys with long blond curly hair are extra cute. So I didn't want to cut Caleb's hair because I was hoping that despite his genes, he would somehow end up with that adorable blond curly hair. Now he has the blond going for him, but curly? Not so much. Actually, it is pin straight. Add to that the unfortunate circumstance that for a while now strangers have been mistaking Caleb for a girl, and what do you get? Caleb's first hair cut.
It was definitely not a professional job. Done by mama in our bathtub. I didn't want to cut it a whole lot...just trim around the edges some. You know, so maybe people would stop thinking he was a girl even when he's totally dressed in boy clothes.
Anyway, here are some before and after shots. The first one cracks me up because it looks like one of those classic "before" shots that make the person look terrible. Of course, I still think he looks really cute. :-)
It was definitely not a professional job. Done by mama in our bathtub. I didn't want to cut it a whole lot...just trim around the edges some. You know, so maybe people would stop thinking he was a girl even when he's totally dressed in boy clothes.
Anyway, here are some before and after shots. The first one cracks me up because it looks like one of those classic "before" shots that make the person look terrible. Of course, I still think he looks really cute. :-)
can you say mama?
Caleb still can't (or perhaps won't is more accurate) say mama. We've heard him say something like it here and there, but the vast majority of the time when asked to say mama, he instead says dada. Kinda like this:
first birthday party
The Saturday after Caleb's birthday, we had a little party for him at our place. We kept it small...just family and a few close friends. We ate some food,
opened presents,
and hung out at the pool.
Nothing fancy, but lots of fun!
opened presents,
and hung out at the pool.
Nothing fancy, but lots of fun!
first birthday at the zoo
We took Caleb to the Denver Zoo on his first birthday. My parents were here visiting and Jason's parents and sister met us at the zoo as well. When Ali (Jason's sister) showed up, she had a box of cupcakes with her. Knowing that Jason and I were not planning on giving Caleb a cupcake on his birthday because we hadn't given him anything remotely like it yet, she did not even ask before whipping out the mini cupcake she had gotten just for him. As you can see, Caleb was a little uncertain at first...
But we got the "obligatory" frosting-covered face shot...
We then set off to explore the zoo. Caleb was usually more interested in playing with the fences than looking at the animals. Here he is at the bear exhibit contemplating the sign that says, "Do not cross or stand on fence. These animals are dangerous."...
He did enjoy the seal show though. Here he is sitting on Jason's shoulders clapping for the seals...
But his favorite part by far was the indoor rainforest where he got to see the fishies...
I guess next time we'll have to try the aquarium!
But we got the "obligatory" frosting-covered face shot...
We then set off to explore the zoo. Caleb was usually more interested in playing with the fences than looking at the animals. Here he is at the bear exhibit contemplating the sign that says, "Do not cross or stand on fence. These animals are dangerous."...
He did enjoy the seal show though. Here he is sitting on Jason's shoulders clapping for the seals...
But his favorite part by far was the indoor rainforest where he got to see the fishies...
I guess next time we'll have to try the aquarium!
Monday, August 10, 2009
mormor and morfar's visit
My parents came out to visit us in July. They planned their trip so that they'd be here for Caleb's first birthday! They arrived on a Saturday and we picked them up at the airport. Caleb had just woken up from a nap and was being mr. shy guy...
...but after a little bit, he warmed up.
We had a wonderful time while they were here. They don't get to see Caleb a whole lot so it was so great to watch them having fun together. During their visit, we took a little trip to Grand Lake, CO.
While there, we hiked to a waterfall,
saw some beautiful wildflowers,
(and not-so-wild flowers)
and, on our last day there, took Caleb on his first ever boat ride!
He was not a big fan of the wind (there was a lot of it) or the water splashing on him. So this is how he ended up...
Oh well...better luck next time. After our boat ride, we grabbed some lunch and headed back to Boulder via Rocky Mountain National Park.
We spent the rest of their visit in and around Boulder. We went to the zoo on Caleb's birthday and had a little party for him the Saturday after his birthday (more on those in future posts). We even got to enjoy an evening at the Boulder Dinner Theater while Caleb hung out with his tia.
The day before they had to leave, we spent a little time at a park by the Boulder Creek.
It was such a special visit. It was so nice for Caleb to get to spend some time with his grandparents. They even taught him how to respond to "How big is Caleb?" by reaching his arms up over his head. He does it randomly now in eager expectation of someone saying, "SO big!" in response. It's pretty cute. We did a webcam with MorMor and MorFar the week after their visit and as soon as Caleb saw them on the computer screen he threw his arms up over his head, grinning. It was adorable. He loves his MorMor and MorFar so much!
...but after a little bit, he warmed up.
We had a wonderful time while they were here. They don't get to see Caleb a whole lot so it was so great to watch them having fun together. During their visit, we took a little trip to Grand Lake, CO.
While there, we hiked to a waterfall,
saw some beautiful wildflowers,
(and not-so-wild flowers)
and, on our last day there, took Caleb on his first ever boat ride!
He was not a big fan of the wind (there was a lot of it) or the water splashing on him. So this is how he ended up...
Oh well...better luck next time. After our boat ride, we grabbed some lunch and headed back to Boulder via Rocky Mountain National Park.
We spent the rest of their visit in and around Boulder. We went to the zoo on Caleb's birthday and had a little party for him the Saturday after his birthday (more on those in future posts). We even got to enjoy an evening at the Boulder Dinner Theater while Caleb hung out with his tia.
The day before they had to leave, we spent a little time at a park by the Boulder Creek.
It was such a special visit. It was so nice for Caleb to get to spend some time with his grandparents. They even taught him how to respond to "How big is Caleb?" by reaching his arms up over his head. He does it randomly now in eager expectation of someone saying, "SO big!" in response. It's pretty cute. We did a webcam with MorMor and MorFar the week after their visit and as soon as Caleb saw them on the computer screen he threw his arms up over his head, grinning. It was adorable. He loves his MorMor and MorFar so much!
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