3 months!

Wow 3 months already??  It's amazing how fast time flies especially once you have a child.  When we look back at pictures from the hospital it's amazing to see how much he's changed already.  Caleb has definitely brought us some challenges over the past few months but the smiles and laughter have far outweighed those challenges.  Once that heart warming smile comes out we seem to quickly forget about him being naughty! :)  At his 2 month appointment he was quite a bit underweight (one of the challenges of nursing and not knowing how much they are getting), but we just had his 3 month weight check appointment and he's doing great!  He gained 3lbs 3oz over the last month so we were really excited to see that growth.  The pediatrician told us we took our homework seriously.  He's no longer nursing because the bottle is just way too convenient but that's ok as long as he's healthy, that's all that matters!  We are excited to see what new things he does over the next month but until then we are enjoying each and every day.

3 month milestones/likes:
He discovered his hands
He's no longer in the holding/snuggling phase (sad day for mama)
He likes when we whistle
He enjoys when mommy sings him the ABCs
He likes sitting up in dad's arms
He enjoyed his first Christmas
He loves looking at himself in the mirror
He likes sleeping 9-10 hours a night...mom and dad like this even more

It's been a great 3 months buddy we love you!

Smiles

The title explains itself, need I say more!  Maybe just one more thing...I've always loved the sound of children's laughter and seeing their faces light up with a big smile but there's something about your own child seeing you and giving the biggest smile in the world that just melts your heart!  Love this guy and his heart melting smiles.  Enjoy!

 

First Snowfall

We woke up this morning to an amazing winter wonderland!!  It was so exciting looking out at the white ground and seeing each branch on every tree covered with snow!  This is why I LOVE living in Minnesota because each season brings it's own excitement and beauty.  There is just something about the first snowfall.  It brings me back to days of making snowmen and forts with my brother, sledding with friends and making countless snow angels!  Our family did a lot of snowmobiling growing up which brings back a lot of great memories, excluding one time when I rear ended my brother on the snowmobile...that's not such a fond memory. :)  And if you know my dad at all we of course did TONS of ice fishing.  I remember one time it was just my dad and I out fishing and we caught 75 sunfish in 2 days.  I was probably 10 years old but I remember putting my line back in the hole and immediately a fish was on.  It's like we had struck gold!  There are so many great winter memories and even though it gets cold in the winter you can still go outside, play hard and come back inside to a cozy house and warm up with a big cup of hot chocolate!

We are excited to create a bunch of fun winter memories with Caleb.  This year he's a little too young but next year we'll be taking him sledding and I'm sure grandpa Harley will have him out ice fishing.  Below are some pics of Caleb's first snowfall.  Enjoy the snow everyone!

2 Months, Almost Walking!

The first couple of months as a family have been fun, challenging and rewarding all at the same time! As parents, we have learned some new things and life is significantly different. We love that we have expanded our family and Caleb truly is a blessing in our lives. Even though he is still brand new, he is developing fast and showing us new things all the time. He is perfecting his tummy-time skills, rolling over, and of course showing off his big, warm smile! As you can see in the video attached, he is even learning how to walk :).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgiWSmINca0&feature=plcp

Caleb is sleeping great at night, which both of us love.  I think we have been asking God for that and speaking that into existence well before Carissa was even pregnant with Caleb.  Thank you God!  Thanksgiving was great at Grandpa Mike and Grandma LaLa's house.  Caleb was crying a little bit that day, but it turned out to be just fine because Grandma says he is just singing.  I think otherwise, but we will still roll with that.  Then, Grandma Patty came down for the day on Thanksgiving weekend.  The girls baked all day, I helped eat the cookies, and Caleb and I hung out watching football together.

Now that we are into December, our little family is super excited about the Christmas season!  It is both Carissa and my favorite holiday and even though Caleb may be too young to understand, we are excited for him to experience his first Christmas.  Both the Meyer and Kapaun families do a great job of enjoying each other's presence around this time of year, and we are excited for Caleb to grow up in these great families!

Check out his 2 month pics...