Finally Updated

I have finally updated Big K's blog! Make sure you go all the way back to November to catch up.

I have also added some of his favorite things in the side bar.

Today we went to Dr. C. for his 12 month check-up. The visit went well, except for the 3 shots. They were quick though! He had 2 regular shots and the second flu shot (they give 2 doses to munchkins the first time around); he will need to have blood drawn (probably this weekend..didn't want to have to do it with Jake) to test his red blood cell count (I think..) and for lead. When the nurse put the first needle in, he let out the biggest scream (he didn't even make a peep with the first flu shot last month) and just wailed (of course the nurse just jabbed the needle in)..Jakob was still crying from his shot (he started before she even rubbed the site with alcohol) and ran over to comfort little brother (crying even more because the baby was upset)- it was sweet.

Kaleb checked out great! He will go back the end of March for his next well baby visit.

Here are his stats:

31 inches long (84th percentile)


25 lbs. 4.5 ozs. (82nd percentile)


Other things:
-No more baby food! He eats everything we eat (and more..including dust bunnies!)..although I do not give him any spicy food. He does have some toddler snacks.
- No more "milk"..he stopped nursing last week.
- He is drinking whole milk, except for 1 bottle of formula every other night (can is almost gone!!).
- He still loves snuggling in hair and is a big cuddle bug.
- He loves to give open mouth kisses.
- He gives hugs.
- He loves watching people play video games.
- He has a funny laugh that is very throaty sounding and almost mimics a horses ney (?).
- He loves books and stories.
- He loves ice cream..just like Nana.
- He loves to "help" me load the dishwasher.
- He has a blankie and a binky, but does not depend on them.
- He loves to play in his crib now..especially when big brother comes in.
- He says: "Mama" "up" "Dada" "Uh uh-oohhh" (and I am pretty sure of this one)
"Ba brofa" (bad brother).
- He bangs his hands on his high chair tray if the food isn't there fast enough.
- He is close to walking.
- He loves pushing his trucks around and make noises while he does it.
- He is still so happy.
- He still sleeps with Momma and Daddy.
- He likes when Daddy brings him to bed.

Faces of Kaleb & Walking with Thomas

Kaleb has been walking with his Thomas quite a bit. He makes noises (broooommm) while he pushes him. He has even turned him around and also gets upset when Thomas is stuck and he can't free him. He has been ltting go a lot and will even walk while holding onto one of his hands.

Close to Mamma

Kaleb was wanting me to hold him most of the day, so I decided to put him in the sling so I could get a few things done.

Chocolate Cream Christmas

Enjoying pie with Nana on Christmas.

K and Auntie Rachel

Enjoying dinner at Illiano's.

K and Uncle Kevin

Uncle Kevin visited from Denver for Gram's Memorial Service. Kaleb was just in awe of how tall he was!

K and Buzzy

Taken at the church's Christmas party.

Meeting Santa & New Sights

Kaleb's first time meeting Santa at the children's Christmas party held at my work; he had his tongue turned sideways most of the time. This day was also the first time he had his car seat not rear-facing..he was so excited to see everything!

Our Little Boy is One!

How time flies! Kaleb has been such a blessing to our family. He is such a sweet little boy full of so much love.

We celebrated his birthday with Nana and Grammy by having pizza for dinner and of course cake for dessert! Kaleb wasn't too thrilled with the cake, but LOVED the frosting. His favorite gifts were the Thomas laptop and Thomas ride on.

Tired Baby

I had gone upstairs to get Jake ready for bed and noticed it was unusually quiet downstairs....

52 Weeks

Reindeer Baby

XMAS Bear

Kaleb just loves this polar bear that moves and sings "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas". Any time he is fussy, all I have to do is turn it on and he quiets down.

Week 51

K and Elmo

Giving Thanks

For Grandparents that love me!

50 Weeks

Kaleb just loves the library! These were taken the night I brought the boys to do their Christmas picture. Kaleb loves hearing people read stories, he gets so excited and makes his Kaleb noises. Hopefully he will continue his love of books!!

49 Weeks

Handsome Little Boy

48 Weeks

11 Months

These pictures were taken after bath time. Don't you just want to pinch those cheeks?

Kaleb was not liking the crib...

Week 47 & Halloween

This week Kaleb stood twice (once holding onto his cube and the other Jakob's chair). At the Dr's office, he climbed up onto a step going into the toy area. He was so good getting his flu shot..he didn't even cry.

After standing a second time.

Crawled under the saucer and couldn't get out!

Kaleb and Momma

Week 46

These are the faces Kaleb made when I turned the camera on. He is trying so hard to stand..almost there! He still likes to "swat" at people. He loves to go places he's not supposed to....and put things in his mouth he shouldn't. He is very curious and loves to open and close doors.

Week 45

Week 44

Drool...who me?

10 Months

For the most part, Big K is a happy baby. He gets quite the little attitude when a toy is taken from him, he is tired or hungry, or when big brother will not leave him alone (he "hits" him and "yells"). We are slowly re-introducing chunkier foods as he wanted nothing to do with them a few weeks ago; also tried him on whole milk and milk based formula, but he wasn't having it (he did drink some in a sippy cup). He loves "helping" me with the dishes. Favorite TV show is Thomas the Train. Favorite toys are Jakob's railroad tracks and his wooden block that he loves to bang on the floor. He throws toys all over the place! He loves to go for walks and is such a good boy when we go to the store or a restaurant. And when nothing else will calm him down when he is upset or tired...it is my hair that does the trick.

Getting ready to play with the computer.

Week 43

Kaleb has been crawling all over the place these past few weeks. He pulls gets himself up on his knees but doesn't stand just yet. He loves Jakob's toys, remotes, and the buttome for the computer (hasn't figured out that he has to press it in to make it work!).

Week 42

Even with a little runny nose, Kaleb was still smiles!