Dr.'s Visit

Caleb should be in his own infomercial. He could be the poster boy for packing on the lbs. Today when they weighed him at the Dr.'s office he weighed a good 8.5 lbs (3.88 for those of you who have gone metric). That's not to shabby for a kid who showed up a month early. As a matter of fact, today was his original due date. Kelly was glad he was already here in a lot of ways, especially after we weighed him. We were proud of Caleb for doing so well in one of his only responsibilities. Kelly is also doing a great job and deserves a great deal of credit for spending so much time and apparently doing such a great job feeding him.
Some didn't think that a kid that looks so little could weigh so much, but don't worry Caleb, I told them you'd been working out and it was all muscle.

Caleb needs to get out more

Ok, so it seems that Caleb has become a little too much of a homebody. Then again, it was Dr.'s orders. Since he has been doing so well, and he is almost to his planned "due date" we are transitioning him away from Bubble boy to being a normal kid. We started noticing he has been spending to much time inside when all would do is sleep, hang out on the couch, and stay up late watching Lettermen. This weekend we decided he needed to get out more and it would be sort of his coming out party.

Caleb came to his first track meet this weekend. He pretty much slept the whole time, a trait he hopefully keeps as he will probably attend far to many in the coming years and it would more than likely be ok if slept through a few of them. Even the cheers for Michael Johnson, Jeremy Wariner, and Darold Williamson couldn't wake him. Kelly was a trooper as I was as usual more busy than anticipated, but it was a cool spring evening so not a bad night to be wearing a baby. Caleb and Kelly kept each other company in the stands while I ran around the inside of the track. (when you're a coach you get to take shortcuts, instead of running around the outside).
I must say I was pretty proud of my cute little family, and everyone was excited to finally get to see Caleb and Kelly too. Here's a great shot of said family on Coach Hart's famous infield grass.

How's Caleb doing, well . . .

Many of you have asked how Caleb is doing lately, the answer invariably comes back as fine. We say that not because we don't want to talk or we are trying to keep our conversations short but the fact remains that he really hasn't been doing very many noteworthy things. Then again it depends on what you classify as noteworthy. Kelly and I are amazed by all things but we aren't sure if our readers want to hear every detail. Well, in case you did here it is.

Caleb Accomplishment 18 April 2007

Yep, he peed on me yet again. I came home, I held him, he slept, I ate dinner, we all went on a walk, I held him again, we were having a grand evening, then he peed on me. I probably have held him 5% of the time that Kelly has and he chose me, how fortunate. Rest easy I promise it was him, I haven't had that problem in years.

Who Me? Did I do that? No that must of been you Dad.

Another major accomplishment that we are excited about it the one month mark. People always say it goes by quickly. I agree but only partially. While it seems like only yesterday that we were hoping to bring him home, time somehow stands still at about 2:30 when he wakes up hungry yet again. Amazing how that works. Truthfully I am eternally grateful to Kelly, as I am in more of the relief pitcher role in the middle of the night. Kelly wakes up more than I and I only come in as the closer if she has reached the end of her 3AM rope or needs me to take the midnight diaper shift. It is in this manner that I get to sleep more than her (during the night) and am thus a little closer to rested when I go to work. Kelly and Caleb get up a little later and take advantage of the quiet mornings and sleep in a little. Either way, HAPPY ONE MONTH CALEB.

Daddy Time

Here is Caleb laying on his blanket. He is now four weeks old. Caleb enjoys a walk around the neighborhood in his Baby Bjorn carrier. Jon enjoys showing off the little guy for the camera.

This is how I found Jon and Caleb when I returned from a quick shopping trip. They both seemed quite content! I love it!

Caleb DVD Limited Release

Click to here to watch the Video Trailer

Ok, thanks to flashplayer and some fancy computing by Granpa Pace,
we no longer have the slow downloads.

If you would like a copy of the rest of the video send $29.95 to our Waco office and we'll send the limited edition numbered DVD box set.
It includes behind the scenes footage and never before seen clips including:

• The story of Caleb's arrival
• Interviews with Mom and Dad
• Birthday Slide Show
• Cute Caleb Clips

Don't wait Get yours today! Supplies are limited.

Still snowing

Are you kidding me? How are we going to find our Easter Eggs?

Still don't believe us, check out the video

April Snow Showers

Here are some recent pics. We were blessed with snow in Waco today, April 6- the day before Easter! It never snows here! Jon decided that Caleb needed to experience the snow firsthand. After a few minutes, they came back inside with a wet baby. My parents, my sister, Katie, and her husband, Jason, are here to visit for Easter. Jon, Jason, and Heidi went on an adventure in the snow. They left Caleb inside this time.

Caleb's First Doctor's Visit

On Monday Caleb went to his first doctor's appointment. He is doing well. He is up to 6 lbs 3 oz. and is 20 1/2 inches long. We aren't sure if the initial measurement of 18 1/2 inches long was correct. If it was, he has grown 2 inches in 2 weeks! Here is a shot of him hanging out on the couch. His cheeks look fatter to me! Isn't he cute?