Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Meet Woody
Woody is our 2 year old Red Lab. He is a stinker and a lover, which means he is a great family dog. Being a farm girl I never thought I'd have an indoor dog, but most days I'm glad we do. I'm always glad we have a dog, just sometimes I hate the extra cleaning that comes from having one indoors. Anyway, Caleb has finally realized he has a buddy. Woody has previously sniffed and licked Caleb without much of a response from him. Now Caleb sees Woody approach and he smiles. Friday evening Josh had Caleb petting Woody and Woody gave him kisses in return, which made Caleb laugh! Adorable!
Then Saturday Woody laid down in front of Caleb's bouncy seat and Caleb put his foot on Woody. Woody turned his head and licked his foot which made Caleb grin again. I can just imagine the fun those two will have over the years!
Then Saturday Woody laid down in front of Caleb's bouncy seat and Caleb put his foot on Woody. Woody turned his head and licked his foot which made Caleb grin again. I can just imagine the fun those two will have over the years!
Rollie Pollie Olie
Caleb hasn't done a lot of rolling from his tummy to his back, but he can. So it shocked me that when I laid him on his blanket to kick on his back Wednesday night (Aug31), that when I came back in the room a minute later that he was on his tummy. That's right folks...he can now roll from his back to his tummy. Uh Oh! He just got a whole lot more mobile! I'm not sure I'm ready for this but I still celebrated his accomplishment with him!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Vikings
Thursday, September 1:
Today was a long day! I have been working hard at school this week and it was starting to catch up with me this morning when I dragged myself out of bed at 5:15 to feed Caleb. I was happy to go back to sleep for another 30 minutes and press snooze a time or two before truly getting up for the day. I had Caleb packed the night before because it was a big day!
Caleb went to daycare, but when I picked him up we didn't go home. We went to Nana and Papa's house. Caleb would staying with them for the evening while Josh and I joined my parents and siblings in the Dome for a Vikings pre-season game. This would be the shortest amount of time I have spent with Caleb in a day EVER. I was at my inlaws with Caleb for about 40 minutes, fed him and kissed him, and then left to ride up with Josh and Krista to the Twin Cities.
We had a great time! I have never been to a professional football game. Even though our seats were in the upper deck they were not bad seats. I liked the view point and Gene brought two pairs of binoculars for when you wanted the up close and personal view.
I survived my late night away from Caleb and Caleb had fun with Nana and Papa. We picked him up at midnight and he was sprawled across Papa's chest and stomach. He is sooo big all laid out! He didn't even flinch when Josh picked him up and buckled him into his car seat.
While we all had a great night, just in different places, I still prefer to have quality time with Caleb as much as possible now that I'm back at work. But the consolation is that he has people whole love him watching over him at all times.
Today was a long day! I have been working hard at school this week and it was starting to catch up with me this morning when I dragged myself out of bed at 5:15 to feed Caleb. I was happy to go back to sleep for another 30 minutes and press snooze a time or two before truly getting up for the day. I had Caleb packed the night before because it was a big day!
Caleb went to daycare, but when I picked him up we didn't go home. We went to Nana and Papa's house. Caleb would staying with them for the evening while Josh and I joined my parents and siblings in the Dome for a Vikings pre-season game. This would be the shortest amount of time I have spent with Caleb in a day EVER. I was at my inlaws with Caleb for about 40 minutes, fed him and kissed him, and then left to ride up with Josh and Krista to the Twin Cities.
We had a great time! I have never been to a professional football game. Even though our seats were in the upper deck they were not bad seats. I liked the view point and Gene brought two pairs of binoculars for when you wanted the up close and personal view.
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| A night out |
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| Our view |
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| The crew (I took the pic) |
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| Greta was there too, just left early to avoid the crowds |
I survived my late night away from Caleb and Caleb had fun with Nana and Papa. We picked him up at midnight and he was sprawled across Papa's chest and stomach. He is sooo big all laid out! He didn't even flinch when Josh picked him up and buckled him into his car seat.
While we all had a great night, just in different places, I still prefer to have quality time with Caleb as much as possible now that I'm back at work. But the consolation is that he has people whole love him watching over him at all times.
Back to school
August 29:
Mommy is back to school officially! The day I knew would come finally came...and I survived. I think it helps that Josh drops Caleb off at daycare in the morning. I get to say my goodbyes at home. So far we have a pretty good routine. Caleb wakes at about 5:00/5:30 for an early morning feeding and then goes back to sleep. I do too, but just for an hour. I shower and get ready from 6:00 to 6:30. Then I get Caleb up, dressed, and packed for the day while Daddy showers. By 7:00/7:15 we're all ready to leave for the day. So far this seems to be working well for us. I may leave earlier at some point, but I like this time with Caleb. He really doesn't wake up before 6:30, so I'd hate to leave too early and miss some of his morning smiles. Here is a picture of us saying goodbye on my first official day back at work:
Caleb came last Friday morning (Aug 26) to help me at school...or really just to distract me:)
Mommy is back to school officially! The day I knew would come finally came...and I survived. I think it helps that Josh drops Caleb off at daycare in the morning. I get to say my goodbyes at home. So far we have a pretty good routine. Caleb wakes at about 5:00/5:30 for an early morning feeding and then goes back to sleep. I do too, but just for an hour. I shower and get ready from 6:00 to 6:30. Then I get Caleb up, dressed, and packed for the day while Daddy showers. By 7:00/7:15 we're all ready to leave for the day. So far this seems to be working well for us. I may leave earlier at some point, but I like this time with Caleb. He really doesn't wake up before 6:30, so I'd hate to leave too early and miss some of his morning smiles. Here is a picture of us saying goodbye on my first official day back at work:
Caleb came last Friday morning (Aug 26) to help me at school...or really just to distract me:)
Papa & Papa Bob's birthday
As many of you know I was an exchange student in Germany my junior year of high school. Best 10 months of my teenage life! Such a blessing to have that experience and to be placed with such a wonderful host family. Kurt and Renate (Papa and Mutti) Dohmen were wonderful host parents and truly invited me into their family. I have gone back many times to see them and they have come to visit. Last summer they came to meet Josh and I was in my first trimester of my pregnancy with Caleb. Since Caleb has been born we have skyped and kept in touch via Facebook. They print pictures of Caleb and post them in the kitchen...their American grandchild. We hadn't skyped in a long time and they finally got to see him Sunday, August 28th. We of course couldn't get the sound to work, but at least they got to see him and then hear him over the phone. It was great to have Papa and Mutti see Caleb live again. He has so much more personality now. Of course it seemed to be a morning that was atypical for Caleb seeing as he was a little "needy," but I think he was still recovering from the State Fair. Anyway....great to reconnect with my German family.
Then we went to Nana and Papa's house to celebrate Papa's birthday. Nana and Papa were traveling last week so we hadn't gotten a chance to celebrate yet. Caleb was in a great mood and loved being with his extended Miller family!
Sundays seem to always be with family! We are blessed!
Then we went to Nana and Papa's house to celebrate Papa's birthday. Nana and Papa were traveling last week so we hadn't gotten a chance to celebrate yet. Caleb was in a great mood and loved being with his extended Miller family!
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| Caleb with the birthday boy |
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| He loves his keys! |
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| Cousin Josie |
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| A goofy grin (adorable) with Uncle Jason |
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| Cousin Avery came to chat while we ate dinner |
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| Showing off his toe-grabbing trick |
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| Cousins Eli and Avery were having some fun |
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| Playing at the table on Aunt Boogie's lap |
Sundays seem to always be with family! We are blessed!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Minnesota State Fair!
I grew up marking each year by the State Fair. My mom and dad took their 4 small children every year. Our goal each county fair was a 4-H trip to the state fair. August was a highlight due to the fair. Several years I walked around the fair with my Grandma Norma. I always seemed to tire before her! She got a State Fair pin each year and hung her collection in the basement on strips of fabric by the freezer. The cheese curds and heads of butter are the two MUSTS for me.
So it was only natural to want to introduce Caleb into this tradition. Not knowing how things would go we aimed to get there early and stay as long as he would let us. Well we tuckered out before he did! What a trooper! We went to the animal barns, peeked into the Colosseum to show Caleb where his Oma and great aunts and uncles showed their prize dairy cows. We visited the horse barn and took a picture of a Caleb with his carriage and a horse carriage. He also saw some BIG horses. He is used to the small ones he sees in his books! We saw the largest pig for Aunt Boogie and took a picture!
After the animals we headed to the Care & Assistance office to nurse Caleb. There were small private rooms that were great to take a break and have some quiet time. I appreciated it and so did Caleb.
From there we did some shopping in the bazaar and Grandstand. Got my cheese curds in the Food building, and milkshake from the Dairy building. Caleb grabbed his feet in front of me for the first time!
We stopped by Gander Mountains area and got a picture taken of Caleb's Catch of the Day!
We visited the 4-H building and enjoyed the exhibits.
Caleb, thanks for loving the fair! We got you a State Fair pin to carry on Grandma Norma's tradition.
So it was only natural to want to introduce Caleb into this tradition. Not knowing how things would go we aimed to get there early and stay as long as he would let us. Well we tuckered out before he did! What a trooper! We went to the animal barns, peeked into the Colosseum to show Caleb where his Oma and great aunts and uncles showed their prize dairy cows. We visited the horse barn and took a picture of a Caleb with his carriage and a horse carriage. He also saw some BIG horses. He is used to the small ones he sees in his books! We saw the largest pig for Aunt Boogie and took a picture!
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| Trying to figure out what all the noise and ruckus is about! |
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| That's a sweet ride Mommy! |
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| Checking out the horsey! |
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| Princess Kay outside the Dairy Barn |
After the animals we headed to the Care & Assistance office to nurse Caleb. There were small private rooms that were great to take a break and have some quiet time. I appreciated it and so did Caleb.
From there we did some shopping in the bazaar and Grandstand. Got my cheese curds in the Food building, and milkshake from the Dairy building. Caleb grabbed his feet in front of me for the first time!
We stopped by Gander Mountains area and got a picture taken of Caleb's Catch of the Day!
We visited the 4-H building and enjoyed the exhibits.
Caleb, thanks for loving the fair! We got you a State Fair pin to carry on Grandma Norma's tradition.
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