Caleb Candids

If Ginger gets her way, this is how all Caleb's meals go. Yum, applesauce!

Caleb really enjoys his days at the Caterpillar Academy. We know he learns so much there. Recently, they've been doing a lot of dancing. And here at home, we've heard him attempt some singing - it sounds a little like screaming, but I know the difference!

This summer, we spent some time walking

around the farmland with Grandma Miller.

Here at the 4th of July parade, Caleb was very focused on

what truck or tractor was coming next.

Most recently, our little guy celebrated his 2nd birthday. Everything was Thomas the Train. He is a real darling - regularly giving me kisses by putting his hands on the sides of my head and saying, "mmmMMMWWAAAaaahh" each time! They're the best!

First Days

Jacob started preschool at Trinity this year. Three mornings a week he's with Mrs. Rosenwinkel and Mrs. Pavlovick, and the rest of the week he's in Extended care. This was our first day together - the first of 13 years that I will be taking someone to school with me!

Jacob also started Sunday school this fall. On Rally Day, you can see how well he was paying attention to Mr. Hensley, and then something else.

And this is Jacob's first field trip. We spent a beautiful morning at the apple orchard - yes, I was able to go along, and it was wonderful. Just as we pulled out of the parking lot to head back to school, it started to rain. Jacob was so proud to have picked his own apples!

The New "Tractor"

This is the gator that we "won" at the school's silent auction. Although Caleb was afraid to ride in it at first, Jacob was very encouraging, and now the two of them drive around and around and around the basement. Jacob has taught Caleb how to honk the horn. Last night we realized that Caleb was very exaggeratedly leaning to one side or another, depending on the direction of the turn. My favorite thing is to watch their two blond heads as they drive away. Precious!