and now he is 9

I can't believe he is 9! Time goes by so fast and when I ponder upon his life I remember the exact moment I heard the nurse say, "Congratulations your expecting!" After waiting 6 years I did not believe the two pregnancy test I had taken, so when the nurse told me tears welled up in my eyes and at that moment I fell in love with this little one. The day we delivered him was a day like no other. Bringing our second child into the world held a special surprise, he was born in a special sack and the doctor informed me that it was very rare to see a child born like this. I remember our student nurse standing in the corner crying and thanking me for allowing her to experience her first birth. He is a precious little boy and we are thrilled that 9 years ago God chose to give him to us. We are thankful for God's protection upon him when he suffered two head injuries and severe skull fracture. He is full of life and brings countless hours of joy into our home. He is...

• Decisive
• Adventurous
• Team Player
• Leader
• Optimistic
• Funny
• Likes to Set Goals
• Likes to Organize
• Inquisitive and likes to know the right answer

We are blessed today and count it all joy to have him in our family. Happy Birthday Caleb!!! We sure do love you!!!

They Watch You More Then You Know

I've been taking photos for the blog and without me knowing our youngest has been following in my foot steps. When I loaded the photos today I saw these photos and knew he was taking pictures too!

Made me think they watch you more then you know!


Don't worry, just a toy!

Little Is Much

Have you ever been in the store and your little one say, "Mom, can we please get some of these?" I know, we have all been there. This week we were hit with a rather large bill, so having extra income was not in the picture. I was in the store getting meat from my favorite Food Lion when I hear, "Oh, Mommy I love these! Can we please get some?" My first reaction was to say, "No, we have no extra money this week!" But I stopped and looked at what he was asking for. It was a box of Cheeze-It crackers. They were on sale 2/$3 and I debated what to say. Then I looked at the box he was holding in his hand and said, "Honey, let me see that box please?" To my surprise I noticed a coupon for buy 2 save $2!!!! I was thrilled to get him two boxes for $1!!! Sometimes when things like this happen I just think God is looking down and saying, "Here have a blessing for all your hard work and rest assured Rachel, I have a plan and its much bigger then your plan." It was just a box of crackers but it reminded me that God loves us and will provide our every need if we just let Him have control of our lives. When we came home God worked out that large bill and I was reminded again how much He loves me. Our son could not tell enough people about his box of crackers and every time I see him enjoying a bowl I just smile and say, "Caleb, God sure loves us!" He always smiles and says, "He sure does Mom and I love these!!!

Luke 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Still Feeling Lucky!!!

With Kyle going to camp this week its nice

that Caleb has Lucky to keep him busy!

He has been playing non stop with him and I think when

Lucky goes home, homesickness will be felt by both puppy and boy!

Trying to teach his puppy Missy to play ball!
Missy is getting the hang of it, slowly!

A relaxing afternoon nap!

We're Lucky

Caleb is "puppysitting" Lucky for the next few weeks. Every time he comes over the two of them are inseparable! As we were packing for camp all plans stopped because the ball they were playing with ended up under the couch. As you can see it was a team effort to locate it again. Once it was found, they were off on another adventure!

Matching Socks!

This has been a crazy week! Its been basketball camp during the morning, errands during the afternoon and revival in the evening. The boys were in the kitchen talking about tomorrow and Kyle was reminding Caleb to find socks for basketball. I heard Caleb fussing about not having any socks then he said, "I would have socks to ware but MOM makes me ware socks that match!" He did not realize I was paying attention to him. When I started laughing he quickly realize I was and of course it was my fault he had no socks!

I think the week is getting to all of us!

We found matching socks so all is well and the little boy,

well, he is sound a sleep!