The First 3 Months
By · CommentsHas it really been three months? I thought time went fast before-hand – but now it seems to be even faster than before! In fact, it seems like time is flying faster than light – beyond my comprehension. It is such a dichotomy to me how one one hand, I can hardly remember life without Caleb, and on the other hand, it feels like just yesterday that we were bringing this little infant home from the hospital. I’m quite sure that every parent out there reading this has felt the same way – I know it’s nothing new… but it’s new for me. It boggles my mind to realize the miracle of what has happened in our lives. To touch and hold this little person, to kiss his face, to hold his hands and see him smiling up at me – it’s the greatest feeling in the world. There is no greater miracle a person can experience other than the miracle of salvation than to bring a little child into the world. Such beautiful innocence and joy flow from this little tiny person. What a joy to be the caretakers of such a gift from God!
I wanted to take a moment to put together a short video (about 8 minutes) that chronicle the first 3 months of Caleb’s life starting with his hospital stay and concluding with his first time sitting up on his own! It blows my mind to see what can happen in only a few short weeks! What amazing creations we are. Humanity truly has the mark of Almighty God on us.
Caleb’s First Trip to the Zoo!
By · CommentsWe went to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with Caleb this week for Caleb’s first trip to see the Am-in-als (yes, Aminals is the correct spelling and pronunciation of “animals”!) Here are a few pics to commemorate the event!
Our Moose Baby!
Moose Baby Loves Mommy and Daddy Time!
Moose Baby Tongue!
This is my first trip to the zoo! I'm so excited!.... Ok maybe not, but I should be!
That giraffe looks a little suspicious
Tasty Railing! Nom Nom Nom!
Who You Lookin' At?
I CEE YOUS!
Daddy! I don't like the Lions!
(In the monkey house) Those Monkeys are making quite the ruckus!
Mr. Moose, Meet the Moose Baby!
Giggles!
By · CommentsWell, it happened! Tonight as I was tickling Caleb he laughed giggled for the first time! It wasn’t long, it was just a short one but without a doubt, a new sound that he’s not made before! He delighted our hearts! We tried to capture it again on video but he would not cooperate and soon tired of the constant tickling so we’re going to try again tomorrow to bring you Mr. Giggles! I’ve been shocking myself at how easily I get excited about the simple things these days. I suppose that these milestones for Caleb aren’t little things at all, but are markers in his development and growth. It’s almost scary how fast he is growing. I’m beginning to understand what countless other parents have told me in the past – that the time flies by so fast you barely have a chance to breathe!
Melissa was gazing longingly into Caleb’s eyes the other day – I asked her what was wrong and she replied, “Was he ever an infant? He’s so big now!” And that’s how it feels – like we’ve always had this baby, and yet we can hardly remember what it was like to hold him in our arms as a newborn. He’s changed so much already that I barely recognize him in the early pictures.
Life comes at you fast, treasure every moment of every day. I remember thinking to myself in the first couple weeks, “I’m so looking forward to going fishing for the first time – I wish he could talk back to me and tell me how he feels… and many other thoughts.” But now all I want is for him to slow down so I can savor every moment with him. I know Melissa feels the same way. Slow down Caleb!
I’m beginning to understand the universal paradox of being a parent. You wish with everything in you to see your child grow and learn and succeed in this life – but you also want him to stay little forever so you can just cuddle him and take care of him and care for him. It’s an amazing feeling… I love being a daddy!
Couldn’t Resist the Cuteness!
By · CommentsWe have been spending most of the day watching the Olympics and Caleb has been irresistibly cute! Have to share just a few of the many pictures! (Click on any pic to see a larger version)
Wow! I love the Olympics!
Caleb, Meet Tasty Puppy
NOM NOM NOM!
After gumming Puppy, Caleb decided it was more fun to just smile for the camera.
All is right in the world when Caleb gives us this look!
Reaching and Grabbing
By · CommentsOver the past couple days, Caleb has begun to grab at his toys! Today we captured a couple minutes of play-time with “Puppy”, Caleb’s current favorite. He’s also formed a dimple on his right cheek when he grins! The grins have turned into open mouth ear-to-ear smiles!
Enjoy the video and pictures (a few of him playing with Puppy and note how it’s always on his face! He’ll grab the toy and try to eat it’s face!)
Caleb watching the Olympics while holding Puppy
Caleb attempting to eat his "Puppy"
