FRIO RIVER 2010!!!

On Saturday, June 12th we loaded up and headed out for our annual trip to the Frio River. Kaleb was just a little bit excited! Sunglasses upside down and all! He kept trying to look behind us to make sure the camper was there. (The camper and truck that a wonderful uncle let us borrow!)

Once we arrived and got set up, it was down to the river! Kaleb hopped right in without thinking twice! He doesn't seem to be scared of much of anything... (anything logical anyways!)

Family picture in the camper...

Bella's Dream Vacation! Here she is taking her first bottle. Well, not taking exactly! She screamed and fought until she couldn't fight anymore and took it while sleeping. She did that 2 or 3 days in a row and then pretty much refused to even take it in her sleep after that. She'd rather miss a meal than take it from that bottle!

Here's my silly boy...

Family picture at the dam... That is Garner right behind us.

My beautiful baby girl!

Toes in the water!

Posing pretty for Daddy!

The view from our spot on the river...

I love that smile!

Daddy, Kaleb, and Timmy rented a paddleboat and took a little ride.

This was Kaleb napping one afternoon. He woke up, decided he was still tired, and fell asleep on the couch. I'm not sure how he ended up in this position, but he was sound asleep!

S'MORES! (Look at that face...he's obviously not too fond! I actually think it's because he didn't like getting his hands sticky!)

I love that boy!

Just chillin' on the river eatin' some beef jerky like one of the big guys...

Coolin' off...

Here's a view of our campsite...

Bella "in her usual position" as Poppy would say! She loves the sling and slept many of her naps right there.

Here's Kaleb thinking about getting on the rope swing! (no, of course he didn't do it! i'm sure he will next year!)

Kaleb's got his shooter ready...who's it gonna be?

Takin' a swim with Mama...

Bella hanging out in the wagon...

Here we are on the way home. Kaleb being silly once again!

and Bella sleeping all the way!

It was a fabulous trip as usual! The weather was wonderful the entire week. We had a few showers, but they were actually pleasant. Bella hung in there, but was ready to be home by the end of the week. Kaleb had a blast and would still be there if we didn't make him come home with us. Kevin and Kaleb took one tube float down the river, but Kaleb wasn't much of a fan. He preferred to stay right where we were and swim around in the river. We can't wait to go back next summer!

Water Fun!

On Memorial Day weekend, Kaleb caught his first fish! He was too cute reeling the "big fish" in!
Kevin did a little wakeboarding...

And we all did a little swimming! Kaleb was jumping off the dock before the day was over!

The lake was a little too much for Bella, but we took her to the neighorhood swimming pool for her first swim when we got home. She loved it!

And here's Miss. Bella at 2 months old! At her checkup she weighed 14 lbs 11 oz and was 23.5" long. Big Girl! She takes after her brother.

Other things about the kids...

Bella is really smiling now...especially when she sees Mom and Dad's faces!

Has slept through the night (9pm-6am) once! (after 2 month shots :( )

Normally has at least one 5-6 hour stretch of sleep at night, feeds, then sleeps for another 2-3 hours.

She's not on much of a schedule yet (other than bed time), but on a predictable routine... eat, play, sleep, repeat until bed time!

WON'T take a bottle! (We're working on this one right now!)

Kaleb has decided he doesn't need a nap anymore and will sit in his bed and talk for 3 hours instead...that's what he's doing right now!

He still loves to read books...it's amazing how well he listens and remembers! He can "read" most of his books to us.

Loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and pancakes! That's all he'd eat if we'd let him!

Is potty trained! And it was amazingly easy!
At his 30 month checkup, Kaleb weighed 35.8 lbs and is exactly 3' tall...

Kaleb remembers EVERYTHING you say to him, near him, or across the house from him when you think there's absolutely no way he can hear you.

He's going through a testing phase right now with Mom and Dad! Does exactly what we tell him not to just to see what we will do about it! Then follows up with a quick... "I not need time out!"

The Little Gym Showtime!

On Tuesday, May 25th, Kaleb had his last day of the semester at The Little Gym. He's had a great time and learned many new things the past few months from his fabulous teacher Ms. Erin. Here are some of the highlights of the day!
When walking into class, he loved to get the bells...for all of us!
Swinging from the bar was one of his favorite things to do!

Showing off some moves!

Group time today was playing with the parachute. Kaleb and Daddy were crusing right along.

Then Kaleb got to get on the parachute and go for a ride!

And group time was over, but Kaleb wasn't quite finished with the parachute! Here he is hanging on while Ms. Erin gives instructions to the rest of the class!

WOW! Kaleb's on the high bars!

At the end of every class the kids get bubbles! I think that's his favorite part!

And this day was a special one with an awards ceremony. Here is Kaleb receiving his award for participating throughout the semester. He doesn't look too sure right here, but he really was excited!

Our baby boy is getting soooo big!

Big Boy Haircut

Sweet pea got all dressed up for a little photo shoot!
Miss. B...

Kaleb waiting for a haircut...

And after! He sat all by himself this time!

He's a handsome little boy!