7 months - April 25

What a fun and busy month!! Let's start with some amazing news...we went to the Cardiologist for a 6 month check up and to get clearance for his surgery. Praise the Lord that the 2 holes in Caleb's heart have completely healed. He did so well but was much more alert and wanted to help the technician with their wires, the ultrasound, and the sticky things. Caleb's big blue eyes, huge smile, and "curly" hair was a hit among all the nurses!



While we were at the Cardiologist, Caleb weighed in at 19 pounds 5 ounces. We started out the month with a Mommy/Son trip to Austin. Julie and Caleb took a road trip down I-35 for 5 days and visited many friends and family that they don't often see during their whirlwind weekend trips. Thank you everyone for accommodating our crazy schedule and being flexible with our limited time. Caleb's cousin, TJ, turned four and Julie's sister threw an amazing Speed Racer Party!! It is a great reminder of how truly blessed we are to be surrounded by so many loved ones! We miss you all and can't wait for our next Austin trip. (But it was incredibly hard to be away from Craig for that long.) See the slideshow below for more pictures.



The rest of our month was filled with numerous activities like, a visit to Julie's school she taught at last year, West Dallas Community School (Caleb was dressed in his "uniform" ready for school). A Day at the Arboretum with our Play Group, plenty of Easter pictures, Bible Studies, lunches with friends, Sip and Sees, and lots of hang time with Daddy.



This month we have really seen Caleb develop in his hand-eye coordination. He now grabs for anything and everything, has to taste everything in order to truly "see" it, he is sitting by himself so much better, and is even beginning to roll a little. Caleb got his first two teeth and is enjoying LOTS of cereal and vegetables!! It is just so funny to watch him grab everything. We are not sure we are ready for the next stage...the Baby Proof Stage!



We love the way our worries just melt away whenever we hold Caleb in our arms and he looks at us with such intent. We sit around staring at him and wonder what he is thinking.



Please be praying for Caleb's Ureteral Re-Implant surgery on Wednesday, April 29. Pray specifically for the surgeon's to have steady hands, the anesthesiologist to administer the surgery well, for Caleb's ureter to take to the bladder with ease, for us to feel the Lord's comfort, and for Caleb to recover quickly and painlessly. (We will keep the blog updated as soon as we get home from the hospital).



Sorry for the abundance of pictures we had such a fun month capturing his little personality. Please see the slideshow below for a better view into Caleb's month!

Caleb and Daddy have matching pajamas (brown shirts and crazy striped pants)

A little slideshow of Caleb's fun month