Big Girl Bed

Colleen graduated to her Big Girl Bed this week and has done a great job. It is funny how something so simple can seem like such a milestone. Our "baby girl" has quickly become our "big girl".

Nothing entertains like water!

Jessica, Jon Langley, Shea, and Josiah came down for a visit to meet Caleb and just spend time with the family. One afternoon was perfect weather for the little ones to play in the blow up pool, but an accidental step onto the pool cover by Jon Langley quickly led to much more water fun!

No hesitation from the big boy, he's all in!
Colleen sizing up the slide...

Thinking about it... There she goes

Wesley getting a shove from Uncle Samuel

Jon Langley starts a noodle fight

Game on!

Everyone dressed in PJ's and eating dinner. What a day...thanks Papa Ron and Nonna.

Happy Easter 2010

I cannot recall ever missing church on Easter Sunday, however circumstances found us in the NICU with Caleb this year, so Jason and Colleen joined Papa Ron and Nonna at Hebron. Nonna had them dressed and looking their best for the day. They even met up with the Warbingtons for some family photos.

Praise the Lord...He is risen indeed!

Possibly a little too much love here!
Who is your buddy? Papa Ron, Papa Ron

A good looking group

Welcome Caleb Brent

Our Caleb is finally home after many days of waiting and praying for his safe arrival then release from the hospital. And he was certainly worth the wait! Arriving two days late, he was born on 3-31-2010 weighing in at 9lb 5oz. Some excess birth fluid in his lungs and slow-to-close heart valves kept him in the NICU for four days, but after much prayer he came home to us perfectly healthy on April 6. To God be all the glory for another son.

Our growing family

A Big Brother again

New Big Sister is more interested in Mommy

Proud Grandmama

Papa Ron and Nonna were the first family to meet our new man

First bath

At one point, Caleb had a feeding tube, IV, oxygen cannula, and many probes and sensors. What a trooper already.

A very happy Mommy to be taking my son home

Daddy was so anxious to have the whole family together as it should beWelcome to our family Caleb Brent

Jason's First Time at the Dentist

Jason had his first appointment with the Dentist this morning and handled things like a pro! He was a little hesitant for a few moments and then warmed up to the idea after he was told that a new toothbrush and toothpaste were part of the deal. He was so proud of himself and wanted to nap with his new toothbrush this afternoon. Wow...what a boy!

A first look with the mirror. He kept a watchful eye on the hygienist! The electric toothbrush and bubble gum toothpasteMeeting "Mr. Thirsty" Letting "Mr. Thirsty" suck out the water all by himself

Spring Cleaning = Dress-up Time

Whether it is early Spring cleaning or the nesting instinct in me right now, I was motivated to clean out Jason and Colleen's closets today. We pulled out what was too small and put in new hand-me-downs from family. In the process, Colleen discovered a pink leotard and ballerina skirt Nonna bought a while back. I put it on her and she accessorized with patton leather shoes and hot pink sunglasses! Jason decided he needed a costume as well ( a nice reprieve from his little naked body running around the house all morning!) so of course he chose the Knight costume. And here they are in all their glory. They can make a mess, but they can also bring "life" and energy to everyday tasks!

Good thing that breast plate hangs so low!

Priceless

Hangin' Out

Sometime before Christmas we visited with Grandaddy and Grandmama at their house. Grandmama pulled out the camera and started snapping shots, some of which turned out really cute. The one of Colleen is Samuel's favorite. He looks at her little face and exclaims, "the beauty of the baby!"