Breakfast For Two

This morning I got up to take the puppy outside. When I came in, Caleb had come downstairs. He told me that Elton was awake too and that I needed to bring him down for breakfast. When I got downstairs with Elton, Caleb had gotten out 2 plates and prepared breakfast. One plate with grape nut flakes for him and a plate with Trix for Elton. He claims that Trix are Elton's favorite. He likes his cereal "clean" (dry with no milk) and thus this will be how Elton eats it too. I was amazed that the plate he had prepared Elton's on was his Thomas plate. I thanked him for being so considerate. I supplemented the breakfast with sausage for both and milk in cups. They were very happy and we had a good start to our day.

One Year Pictures

Mommy took Elton to Kiddie Candids for his one year pictures yesterday. He did excellent and really had fun. You can really see his teeth in these pictures. We knew that Papa Jack would really appreciate the fishing pictures. His outfit was a Christmas present from Grandma & Grandpa Bonnes.

Birthday Presents

As you can see, fun was had by everybody with birthday presents. Elton got Leap Frog animal fridge magnet system, a Leap Frog play table, an Elmo cell phone, Fisher Price Pop 'n Stack Blocks, Butch (goes with his trains), and some wonderful new clothes. Both Caleb and Elton are playing with the fridge toys right now. Elton enjoys the Leap Frog play table while he is watching Baby Einstein as he can make music with the movie. All in all, what a fun day!!

Time for bath and bed. We'll see how that goes!

Family Pictures At Birthday Party

Elton's First Birthday Party!

We had Eltons's birthday party today (a few days early) as the weekend day worked best to get all the cousins together. This is the first time we have done a birthday party this early in the day (1pm). We ususally do evening (7pm). It worked really well as Elton had a nap right before and had a great time throughout. He had a bottle after everyone left and settled down for another nap. Now he is getting to enjoy his toys.

He had to feel the icing before he tasted it. Once he got a taste of the cake he definitely into it. He had alot of fun.
Caleb got to help plan things as he picked what we got on Elton's cake. He got to help Elton blow out his candle. He also got to help wrap presents and was very eager to help unwrap them as well. He takes great pride in helping his brother with things and we make the most of this. I think this is one reason they enjoy each other so much. Elton definetely looks up to his big brother.

Johari Window

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Hanging Out On A Saturday

We are having a pretty laid back Saturday as you can see here. Max and Bingo get along quite well with each other now. Elton is having fun keeping Papa Jack following him around the house today. Papa Jack asked how I get things done while trying to keep up with him.

Caleb has been really good the last couple of days, so him and I are going to see "Curious George" at the theatre in an hour.

Potty & Playtime

As you can see from the picture, Caleb is taking the potty very seriously with the things that are the deares too him - a train catalog and his new Woody doll.

Elton is always on the go and has his established route around the house. He stands and walks holding onto things, but not on his own yet.

Daddy made the boys a new playhouse out of the box from our new dishwasher. Yes, we have a new dishwasher! Thanks to Sears and 0% interest for 12 months. We try to upgrade something every year with this plan.

A Sunny Day For All

The week is off to a sunny start in many ways for us. Caleb has been wearing underwear for a little over a week as he decided he is not wearing any more diapers or pull ups. He is doing very well with few accidents. Today he pooped in the potty for his first time and got to open his Woody doll he has been wanting for over a year. I know you are thinking it and so I will say it. Yes if the result is good enough, we are into bribery.

Dan officially started day shift as lead man yesterday. No more night shifts!! Finally after 2 years and 2 months of waiting. I can actually make the bed in the mornings now and don't have to worry about the boys waking him up. We can have dinners as a family!

Nana and Papa Jack arrived yesterday to stay for a few weeks for Elton's upcoming birthday. Only 2 weeks until he is 1! The boys are excited to have them here to hang out with. I am happy they are here to help out a little. This will allow us to be able to go out on Valentines day!!