The Grant Gang Adventures

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Caleb's Mickey Mouse Second Birthday Party

This party was sorta planned in the ninth hour; we had a lot going on so I am pleased with how it turned out given the circumstances!!!

Caleb was ALL smiles with every Mickey Mouse themed item he saw. It made all the hard work worth it to see his smile and hear "OH MY GOODNESS, MICKEY 'OUSE"!

Thank you to everyone who was physically there and everyone who was messaging and emailing me with opinions and help---it was a success!

Enjoy the pictures and there is one video at the end.................

Mickey Toast for Breakfast

Feese does not melt well :)

Waiting for Caleb to wake up from nap....playing puzzles on the Ipad

Mickey and Minnie!

Love those eyes!

Mickey and his....

.......Best pal Minnie

Oh my I love these three people!!!!

"Cukcaka"

Seeing the "Clubhouse" for the first time

Excited about what is inside the clubhouse!

RUNNNNNNNN into the clubhouse

Balloon filled clubhouse

This was the favorite spot for the kids

Just out of reach!

Clarabelle's Chips

The spread:

Clarabelle's Chips, Goofy's Goldfish, Daisy's Fruit Garden, Hot Diggity Dog Bar

(Wish I took more pictures of the food labels, story of my party planning life)

Favors

Pluto's Punch

Mouse-Ke-Pops

MADE MY MATTHEW!

Daisy's Jewlery Shop

Cereal Necklaces :)

Our youngest part attender

School friend

Caleb's future wife :)

Make your own Mickey Ears!

Sunday School Friend!

Neighbor, aka Caleb 1.0

It was FREEZING!

Time to eat!

Let there be CAKE!

Love my family!

School and church friends!!!

School friend!!

Mouse-ke-pop....YES he had cake and this!!! Today is about SPOILING him!!!!

Love those chubby hands!

Good bye hugs for our friends!

After chasing her.....he finally catches her for a hug. Oh sweet Caleb, this is only the beginning of the ladies playing hard to get when all you want is a sweet friend :)

Some of the after party!

Opening gifts AFTER the party was a much better idea!

He opened a remote control car and stood up yelling

"OH MY GOODNESS ....SO BIG, SO BIG"

Notice the concentration tongues on both of them :)

Addison spent her chore money on a present for him. She was SOOOO proud. Spiderman notebook and crazy pen.

Addison's gift for him.

"Time for a bath"

"MICKEY CLUBHOUSE PLAY"

So sad for the party the end

The next day---his actual birthday!

Thanks Mia for remembering Addison :) SHE LOVES this thing!

Everything is more fun upside down!

Friday, November 1, 2013

Caleb Asher is Two Years Old

I must admit, I feel pretty old writing this blog; my SECOND child is two years old.

The Stats:

Weight: 33 lbs

Height: Right about 3 feet

Diaper: 5 or 6 (6 at night)

Clothing: 3t shirt and 2t pants

Personality: Loving, tender, sensitive, strong willed, adores big sister, BIG (loves big, falls big, hurts big, loud big, hugs big, cries big--you get this point)

Favorites: Bananas, Feese (fake cheese), bread, spaghetti, broccoli soup, peas, cucumbers, pancakes, cookies, eggs, graham crackers, his sister, Alexis, Mickey Mouse, balls, cars

Dislikes: Being told no, green beans, most new foods, sharing, anything requiring patience or sitting still, waiting, when mommy holds another baby, not reading an entire book

Phrases: "I do it self", "Mommy coming?", "Addy come with me too", "Where Daddy go", Watch Veggie Tales", "Wuve you"

Dairy Allergy: We are about to stop his reflux meds for the second time. Last time we stopped was arounf 18 months and he started spitting up again. 18 months is too old to be spitting up. Once he is off those we will start more dairy. Now, he has a tiny bit of uncooked dairy every other day. Sometimes this seems to cause pain and loose diapers so we will see what happens when we add more. Next will be uncooked soft low fat cheeses; he will LOVE the taste so lets hope for no pain!

Vocabulary: He can say anything you ask and most people understand nearly everything he says. IF mommy cannot understand, we always have Addison translator to assist! We were surprised his vocabulary was so big at two given he is second to a BIG talker sister. So proud!

Bed: He is in a twin bed with rail AND PACI FREE. Long story why we HAD to do this early, but more on that later.

Potty: No way am I ready for this. He has pooped and peed on the potty before, but I have to be ready too and I am not. SO, maybe closer to three we will attempt this. I hear boys can be harder.

School: He attend MDO two mornings a week and is FINALLY all smiles when he arrives. He was having a hard time being away from mommy at first. All normal and we are thankful he is thriving there.

Dear Caleb: You are truly my heart. Every time I look at those HUGE brown eyes, I am filled with an intense love that I never knew was there. I feel like you and I went through a lot early on and we will always have a special bond. Sometimes I am not as strict with you as I should be because I hate seeing those tears that were around all too often in the early months. You are the most loving and tender little boy I have ever met; this is trait that will make you a wonderful husband and father one day. Speaking of father, I love the way you adore your daddy. It makes my heart skip a beat when you go running to him when he gets home from work and then breaks my heart when you sadly ask where he is every Monday morning. Know this---your daddy loves you more than you will ever know. He sacrifices time from us so we have a warm bed, clothes and food to eat. If Daddy could have it any other way he would be at home playing cars and Mickey Mouse with you, I assure you. We are so proud of the little dude you are today and cannot wait to see how the Lord continues to groom you. It is an amazing journey to be your mommy; you teach me so much about tenderness and love. Thank you for that. Also, you are one blessed boy to have Addison in your life. She is amazing too. She teaches you so much and loves you dearly. Listen to her; she is wise beyond her years. Y'all have a sweet relationship I pray continues to flourish. We love you Caleb Asher....even much more than much. Happy 2nd Birthday!

Loves buttons

Oh there is a teddy bear back there

They are never both smiling and both looking

Friday, October 11, 2013

Big boy bed

Well. We made the switch. He is in a big boy bed---a twin at that! Unfortunately with all the chaos of getting the bed and guard rail (which will have to be exchanged because it's totally make shift right now) put together, he got in bed late. So he is humming and singing and not sleeping BUT hasn't gotten out yet. We shall see how it goes. I think nap time will be the true test! Either way he looks pretty darn cute and little in that big ole bed!