Caleb's Birthday Adventures

We let the boys decide if they would rather have a party or go on a trip. And John and I always take a huge sigh of relief when they want to take a trip. We love it, and as fun as planning parties are we would rather spend genuine time as a family and make their day extra sweet.
So the Saturday before his birthday we decided to take Caleb up to the elephant seals in San Simeon. We drove up early that morning and spent a couple hours exploring and watching the crazy beach that was jammed packed with mommas, babies and gigantically territorial papa seals.



We then headed back south and stopped in a cute town called Cayucos (where john and I had just spent the weekend a few weeks prior for my bday)
We played on the pier and watched a sea otter have its breakfast. Then stopped at the local cookie and candy shop for a little treat!






Our next stop was in Arroyo Grande at their local toy store to let Caleb pick out a special toy for his birthday


He picked a light saber...Daddy was pleased


Then head down to Klondike cafe for Pizza and arcade. Its a great place where you get to throw peanut shells on the floor.
The boys loved it.

It was a beautiful day full of memories made and one very special 6 year old!


Caleb also got to share a birthday celebration at G.G.'s house with his awesome auntie CoCo!! He loves her a lot!!



The day of Caleb's actual birthday we took one of his best friends Raymond to Pump it Up for a couple hours then met up with his other best friend Micah for lunch!! It was a perfect way to celebrate Caleb, since he is not much of a party guy!



Blessed to spend six years with this amazing little man!

Tball

The boys are doing amazing with Tball. This is Jacks first year and he enjoys it as much as he feels like it, when he doesn't he sneaks off the field and comes to sit next to me on the bleachers. But Jack is definitely more in it for the show then the actual skill. He smiles, waves, dances and plays but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Caleb is doing amazing!! He got the MVP ball last night for being the "Big Slugger" He knocked a ball so hard it almost hit Daddy the pitcher. He is doing so awesome and you can tell he "gets it" this year.








Caleb: He is faster, more in tune, focused and driven. I am so so proud of our little man



This is jacks first year! He is oblivious to what the game is all about but when he is on, he is on.

My Birthday Boy

Our sweet and Handsome Caleb turned 6 on the 13th of February. Calebs its hard to believe you are six years old and that our little mister is turning into a big mister. I love watching you grow, learn, absorb, discover, explore, question and blossom. You are so so smart, and so so passionate. You are excelling in school, blossoming in your friendships, confident as a little athlete, gracious as a son and brother and most importantly starting to know and understand Jesus. Conversations with you are such a sweet blessing. You have turned into an affectionate little man who loves to cuddle under the covers every morning and talk about your dreams from the night before and your hopes for the day. You have fallen in love with the Word as Daddy has been walking you through scripture and allowing it to come alive. You love your little brother and cannot wait to hold this new babe. Your heart is pure and vulnerable and it encourages Mommy to do the same. I am truly proud of you with each new day as I discover more and more of who you are and more and more about God's purpose and plan for you.

Christmas in the South

Our trip to the south was great. It was so nice to get away and be near the ones we love. We haven't traveled back there since Caleb was 9 months old so most of them had never seen Jackson.
It was a fun filled trip with lots of:

traveling





hitting cool stops on the way



Relaxin


Fishin



Shoppin


Playin


Tracker rides





walks in the woods



gun shooting





fireworks