As we enter this holiday season, we are so ecstatic to be celebrating with our new son. When we look back on last Christmas, we enjoyed the season but were still longing to be three instead of two. What a difference a year makes! Everything feels a little more special this year knowing that there are so many 'firsts' for little Caleb. Earlier today I took Caleb in to get the second round of his flu shot. They weighed him and his new weight is 14 lbs 10 ounces! He has had a great appetite recently and is doing much better on solids too. On average he is gaining half a pound per week. We are thrilled to see him catching up and having such consistent weight gain. Tonight we put up our Christmas tree although it is not decorated yet. Caleb was semi-interested in the tree and took notice of it... but mostly he was interested in playing in his Exersaucer. We now refer to his Exersaucer as his "office" because he is so focused when he plays in it! He works and works on each activity, sometimes getting very frustrated that the pieces don't come off (they aren't supposed to!). After putting up our own tree we went to the tree lighting ceremony at the hospital where Bryan is a medical student. Several local choirs performed Christmas carols and then Santa rode into the hospital's circle drive before he turned the lights on surrounding the hospital. Caleb was very observant and sometimes bewildered, but overall he did great at the event. It was nice to get out of the house and do something festive with him and to enjoy the small town feel of Temple. Here are some pictures to enjoy from our day!
With Mommy in one of my Christmas shirts
Posing in front of the undecorated tree...
This photo shows Caleb's 5 teeth!!
He has three on top and 2 on the bottom!
With Daddy at the tree lighting
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7 comments:
Caleb's picture with the Santa hat is just great! He may not remember his first Christmas, but we all surely will.
Thanks for keeping us posted on Caleb's continuing weight gain. If he keeps this up, he will surely look like a Santa by Christmas!
Love, Grandpa
OMG! I miss him already! He is the most precious little one ever. I am so glad I was able to share so much time with him over the last week and I am definitely looking forward to celebrating Christmas with the three of you!!!
Am I going to have the only Krgyz kiddo with NO teeth??? Looks like Mr. C has surpassed the Princess in weight gain. She weighed in at 14 lbs, 8 oz. today. C. always looks SO happy!!!
those are great pics! this Christmas will be very special for all 3 of you.
with the new teeth, Caleb can sink his chompers into some Christmas turkey and pumpkin pie!!!
congrats on the weight gain, that is very exciting as well.
Karla
Oh the tree lighting at S&W...I remember those days. :) I am glad to hear that Caleb is doing so well! He just keeps getting cuter - i love all the smiles.
So cute! Scarlett isn't that into our tree (which is fine since Alex is WAY too interested). Last year Alex didn't get into too much, this year we've already caught him trying to open presents!
Caleb is growing so much!
Love the Christmas card with little "Caleb Clause" as we call him on it! Made our day! And I can see all those little teeth!
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