Of A Different Spirit

Looks and sounds like you have a little engineer on your hands there! His expressiveness and zest for life shines in these pictures, and you can tell he's such a great kid! Thank you for allowing us family members that don't live a reasonable distance away to keep up. Talk to ya soon!

Can't wait to see your little Two Year Old! He is such a handsome big boy. This is such a great update and I know he will appreciate all the thought and detail you put into not just recording his progress but communicating it in such a memorable way. You're such a great mommy!

I love, love, love his expressions. Such an adorable boy. He really just pulls at your heart. I'll be surprised if you are able to discipline him at all. :)

Thanks for the update.

I love your posts Juda. You are such a thorough mom and I like hearing your observations about Caleb's progress.

Can't wait to see your big helper again.

These are fantastic pictures and its so nice to read a narrative of what he is doing that is new. Thanks a bunch! You are an awesome mom, by the way!

I'll second those curls...super cute! I love the expressions on his face in the various pics here. The one of Caleb and Avery together in front of the fireplace is just precious. I know that it's a bit difficult for you, but I've got to think that Keith is having a blast getting to know his "little man!"

So beautifully put Juda. Just lovely.

His little curls are so CUTE, and I think Owen will enjoy hearing his name pronounced...no matter how he does it...when we see you all next. Some of Owen's other cousins have said it that way too. Very sweet.

wonderful update - thanks for filling us in! He is such a little doll!

The photo of Keith and Caleb on the couch made me laugh out loud. No denying who his daddy is! I can remember my boys at that age being very purposeful in trying to mimic the way I sit, stand, and gesture. Cracks me up.

I can relate to "this stage might be my favorite." I think every stage has been my favorite so far. And I think every stage that comes after will also be my favorite. ;-)

It is absolutely wonderful to see the changes and development in Caleb through these posts. While we can't see him (or you guys, for that matter) nearly as much as we'd like, it's really nice to see the glimpses into every day life. I love the pic of him and Keith together...just adorable!

BTW, "Uh-oh" was one of your favorite things to say, too. :-D

thanks so much for sharing all of these! Caleb is a doll and Keith too in the Santa hat!

Wonderful stuff! I'm sorry he's fighting sickness now and then, but that's all part of it. By the time Aron came along I was a lot less worried about sniffles and sneezes but it still isn't fun to deal with. I love how observant you are to his communication despite a lack of words at this point. It's obvious he is very smart and talking isn't necessary when he is still taking in so much around him. I am confident that when all the words come out he will astound us all.

If my stuffiness while in Tallahassee is any indication...Caleb may have been revisited by the yucks from Atlanta. I did miss you guys, we all did, but I'm certainly glad you had a perfectly peaceful New Years at home too. So glad Caleb is feeling all better.

It was so fun to have you guys here. We really enjoyed the visit and I hope it was worth the drive for you all.

To expound on the "Twodaddy" story...Shaun was very young and couldn't say the word that Mindie was using (not sure what it was anymore), so instead of figuring out how to say it, he reasoned (which I find brilliant, btw) that since our father was the "number one Daddy" he was the "number two Daddy"....and it stuck. Not that I was there, but I've heard the story enough. LOL

Nevermind how the story turned out, I'll always remember that old van with the Two-Daddy license plate on the front. ;-)

I can't believe how big Caleb is!! We can't wait to see him in a few weeks!!!

Michelle,
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Twodaddy is my grandfather. It is my understanding that my brother Shaun came up with it when he was a little boy and it just stuck. So, he's Twodaddy. Also, the pictures are courtesy of Mary, Kris, Linda, and Kenny and yeah they are great!

I really enjoyed reading this. The pictures were great! I also was really glad that you guys were able to come to visit. We had a lot of fun. :)

Also, can you explain "Twodaddy"? :)

That looks like a great little party. Wish we could have been there.

Too fun. I love these first few years. All the learning and discovering is intoxicating. Thanks for sharing Caleb with us. Love the pictures and smiles. He just sparkles.

Oh my, I have some captions for a couple of those pics of Caleb and Avery together. You can certainly tell that the two of them are going to be a mess when they get together for years and years:

Birthday pic #2 - "Uh oh, busted!"

Birthday pic #3 - "Hey, get back here! If I'm going down you're coming with me!"

LOL just thinking about it!