So the past few weeks have been (wait, can you guess?) BUSY, but jammed pack with fun festivities. Christmas came and went too fast and Caleb received more presents than Steve and I combined I believe. My favorite of Caleb's presents is a wooden Noah's Ark toy set that my amazingly gifted dad built with his own 2 hands. It's super cute and it will be something that I know Caleb will cherish knowing that his Grandaddy made it just for him. My parents and us 3 then beared the snowstorm that hit Virginia and NC the day after Christmas and drove almost 10 hours to SC to visit all 30-some of the Berrys. It was me and Steve's first time seeing all of them since we returned to the States and the first time for them to meet Caleb in person, so it was a precious time together. I love how we pack 30-some people, 5+dogs, and 2 cats all in one house and we never get tired of one another!
The newest additions to the Lowder family....Austin and Caleb
How Caleb enjoyed his first road trip
After returning from SC Steve and I left for Madison County to celebrate not only New Years, but more importantly the marriage of our two good friends. The wedding was out in the country, specifically in a barn - full of mason jars, wine barrels, cowboy boots, burlap sacks as tablecloths, and everything else country. I loved it. Despite the cold it was super fun and we are so happy to have been a part of our friends' special day.
It's hard to believe we rang in the New Year with a 2 month old! The second month definitely had its perks - first and foremost Caleb won our hearts with his precious smile. I'd never seen something so rewarding in my life. It's crazy how you let those sleepless nights and fussy times slip from your memory when he gives you a huge toothless grin. Besides grinning and cooing all the time, Caleb is getting more strong with his neck and holding his head up really well. We're still working on getting more tummy time (it's not his favorite) and are anxiously awaiting for him to figure out how to roll over. The 2nd month also gave me and Steve more rest. Caleb started sleeping longer throughout the nights - sometimes even sleeping through the night - but it hasn't gotten very consistent yet. He's a terrible napper (which I'm working on diligently this month)! He LOVES fans, his mobile in his crib, taking trips to Grandmas where he's spoiled rotten, and is fascinated by tongues. We love him so much and look forward to seeing more of his personality come out this month!
Caleb didn't enjoy his reindeer outfit as much as his momma did...
super cute.
Still working on those rolls....
Koby finally decided to show Caleb his approval as the new addition to the family by attempting to sit on him
These pictures are so adorable! Caleb has changed so much since I last saw him. He is just adorable. I'm glad you guys had a great Christmas and and awesome New Year!
ReplyDeleteSuch great pics Lindsay! Thanks for posting. Caleb looks ADORABLE and you look AMAZING! Seriously.
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