So January was a busy one for our family and since I'm behind, as usual, on my blogging I have decided to just make a sum it up post rather then do multiple posts on the month. So lets get started!
First off Eric had his 26th Birthday on the 3rd. His birthday celebration was not anything special since he was sick this year. We had a nice quiet family dinner with just us two and the kids, and since he had been sick I didn't bother making him a cake but by the time "dessert time" arrived he was feeling more up to some sweets so we ran to McDonald's and picked up cones for everyone. Stuck a candle in Eric's and sang to him before his melted :) I know, how lame can I get?
Lily and Eric making weird faces :)
The 4th was Our Anniversary.
Eric and I have now been married a grand total of 4 years!! Eric is a wonderful husband, and a super great father to our two kids. The longer I'm married to him the more I see just how blessed I am to have him. He is one cool dude ;) and I love him to pieces! We spent out anniversary apart cause my gift to Eric was to let him go hunting for a few days before school started back up, unfortunately he didn't get anything, maybe next year.
On the 12th we celebrated Caleb's 1st birthday! The Arthur & Sharee gang were kind enough to come help us celebrate. We had a nice dinner and for dessert, cake and ice cream (so I was a little more on top of things for his birthday). We didn't do presents because he's 1 and he just got everything he needed at Christmas. So the money we would have spent and that he received as gifts from grandparents went to his Mission/College fund. It doesn't seem possible that he's already been with us for a whole year, he sure is growing up fast and I guess these birthdays are good reminders for me to enjoy my kids now cause time isn't going to slow down.
Some random tid bits about Caleb are as follows...
He is a happy kid, unless he is teething or being crushed by his twice his size sister (Lily keeps trying to wrestle the poor boy)
Just like his sister he loves to cuddle and gives hugs on a regular basis (what can I say I've been blessed with little huggers).
He loves bread, and hates all veggies :(
He has been walking since after Christmas
He loves the trash can and all of its nasty contents
He enjoys going outside and stuffing as many rocks as he can into his mouth
He's a tease, and his main target is Lily (his teasing includes pulling hair, grabbing her snacks while she's watching cartoons, and running off with her most beloved blanket - laughing as he is doing this) It should be interesting, these next few year, to watch their relationship develop :)
We love Caleb and are so glad he is a part of our family!!
And last but not least our Las Vegas trip took place on the 21st. The party included all of my married sisters and three of the husbands (Eric being one of them). It was a quick trip, which was alright with me since I don't particularly like Vegas. But Celine Dion who was the whole reason why we went, was awesome. She has a wonderful voice and great stage presence.
For many of us it was our very first limo ride!
Boy was it windy there, which in a way was a blessing cause it made it too windy to see a lot of the trash/filth people were trying to hand you as you were walking down the strip.
This "Dragon Face" pose is a bit fuzzy but I'd say Mel and I are a little scarier in this one Sharee, what do your kids think :)
A big thanks to all the hubbies who planned and worked hard to get this trip to happen! And a huge thank you to Arthur who watched Lily and Caleb for us, your the BEST!!
