Callen's crawling!

It wasn't much long after he turned 9 months old, just a couple days actually.  He loves to get around now.  He thinks he's pretty cool playing in Easton's corner.  I have the toys separated in the living room, but it's kind of ironic that each of them would rather play in the opposite corner ;) There may have been some enticing with food here, but hey it worked!

I have to share this video too.  First week of February Callen had to stay home from daycare.  He was running a fever, and just real cuddly.  He never ended up with a real diagnosis, so maybe teeth, maybe just a little bug?  But we enjoyed our two days at home together :) When Easton got home that afternoon, he walked in the door and said "where's my brother"? And went right up to him and wanted to hold him.  It was the sweetest thing EVER!

#9monthsold!

He's starting to rock on all 4's, so close to crawling!  Will stand against furniture, but only when he wants to.  He's not pulling himself completely up yet, will pull till he gets to his knees and then stops.  He's always smiling and loves to play with his brother.  For the most part, Easton is really good with him.  But usually steals his toys, but will replace them with something else.  Things could get crazy when Callen actually cares ;)  He's starting to eat toast with jelly or apple butter.  Likes puffs, and would prefer to feed himself.  I can tell that he is already annoyed with the baby food, and wants stuff he can pick up!  I just want him to get some more teeth before we feed him more people food! He loves to clap and does "SO BIG" all the time.  He's starting to figure out waving.  We have lots of fun with this little guy, feel so lucky that he's ours!

Lisa took the pictures below, so glad she enjoys it because it saves us a lot of money!

 

 

Nellie and her brothers

Nellie is such a good dog.  She's getting up there in age, but hasn't really started to show it.  Other than her grey hair on her chin, she looks great!  We just had her at the vet, and she checked out well :) What a relief.  I am not looking forward to her aging :( The boys love her, and I'm trying to have her out more so Callen can get acquainted.  I know when Easton was young, she was out more, but I also had more time to clean up after all the dog hair ;)

 

Easton loves Nellie too :) He is always sure to tell her good-bye when he leaves for daycare, and hi when he gets home.  Both boys love her ears, they are so soft to pet!

 

Enjoying the outdoors in January?!?!

Yes, in Iowa! It was a very weird January for weather.  We had our share of cold days, don't get me wrong, but also warm days.  Warm enough to take little ones out for a stroll!  It was nice to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.  The kids liked it too.  Callen was awake for half of our walk, but slept the whole way home.  Easton went inside for a nap, and Callen stayed out with me why I took down Christmas lights.  I don't think I've ever taken them down in January.  Usually seems like March.  My evergreens outside are turning brown already, so that does say something about the weather.  I'm not complaining, but I don't think I got my money worth this year!! At least it looked pretty for the month of December. 

We also got to check out Uncle James' new farm.  He bought an acreage, the house isn't much but he got a barn and a couple of sheds.  Now he has a place to store his tractors he's started collecting :) He plans on putting his cattle, along with some sheep, chickens, etc. out there.  They've been working on getting the barn cleaned up as it was used previously as a bar.  The boys will have a little haven, I can't wait for summer to spend more time out there!

 

 

Sesame Street Live- Denny Sanford Center, Sioux Falls

Easton was a lucky boy, we got tickets awhile back and had awesome seats! We were in the second row from the stage.  He was a little timid to get too close, but I got to touch Elmo's hand! Now, I wish it would have been Jason Aldean or Eric Church, but you can't always have the best seats :)
He warmed up fast, and wanted to dance with all the kids.  It was really fun watching him.  He was very excited and told my parents all about it when we got home.  I'm sure if Easton had a bucket list, that was on it- check!

Daddy said no to the souvenirs!

#8monthsold!

Callen is now starting to sit on all 4's and rock. He's so close to crawling but just hasn't taken the leap!  He rolls all over the place.  You set him in one spot and look over and he's across the floor!  Usually if you hear him fussing, it's because he's made it to his belly and wants to sit back up.  He's also starting to pull himself up on furniture or bar stools which because dangerous fast!  Easton loves that he's getting older.  He now sits in a seat at the island, and they both think that's pretty cool :) Callen had his first double ear infection in the month of January, but he was still a happy camper!   I wouldn't have known to take him in other than he had a cough which scared me.  So with that also came his first round of antibiotics.  The Dr. couldn't believe he had never been on them before, so that made me feel good.  Maybe all that breast milk did it's job :).  Glad it wasn't anything more serious. 

 

 

 



 

 

Happy New Year!

We went to Todd & Stacy's house for New Year's Eve this year.  They invited everyone bowling first, and then back to their place  It was fun and very low key. 

We had a babysitter for the boys, but they did get to go to the bowl games at Todd & Stacy's later that weekend.  Easton had a blast chasing around after all the older kids, and Callen was in heaven with all the girls paying attention to him.