March Madness

March is the second most busy month of the teaching year. We have conferences and grading, as well as district and state assessments that interrupt our normally scheduled programming. So this is the haze of fog that swims in my head at school, but as soon as I pick up my baby boy...I just see him! His smile upon the sight of seeing me makes anything from school melt away. I am his mother; he is my son; we are happy!

We have especially been happy since we're able to be outside in the fabulous March weather we have had. Even up to 80 degrees has been a pleasant surprise. We did NOT put on the air conditioning, but I don't judge those who did...well, maybe just a little.

Caleb in March:
Caleb got a new hat that reminds me of Newsies.

March 11th we had lunch with Great Grandpa Alms & Gladys. Then for supper we went out to Buffalo Wild Wings to celebrate cousin Avery's 11th birthday. He was very adorable and made some friends at the table behind us. We also ran into Pat and Mary O'Brien which was fun as well!

Great Grandpa Melvin Alms, Bri, Caleb, Gladys

We took our first trip to the park in 2012 on March 13th. We climbed on the equipment and went swinging. He was ready to go down the slide, but we'll have to wait for Daddy for that.

Caleb found the shelving unit that holds all the CDs and DVDs. He also discovered how fun it is to pull them off the shelves. We also needed to childproof all the cabinets. He's into EVERYTHING!

Finding the DVDs and CDs

Finding the entertainment center

March 16th was a great day because we go to hang out with the Knowles family, Great Grandpa and Uroma, Krista, and Oma & Grandpa Gene. Jim, Tina, Laura and Eric drove to MN for the week and we got to spend the evening with them. Caleb was his typical adorable self. He also enjoyed some of the college NCAA tournament moments with us. Harjes family = basketball family!

Great Aunt Tina & Caleb playing

Caleb and Great-Grandpa Bill playing.

Great Uncle Jim & Caleb

Caleb & Great-Grandpa Bill watching Basketball

Caleb & Oma

March 17th: ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
My Irishmen wore green today and we had fun going to Aaron's first birthday. Aaron's party was lots of fun and it only brought it more to my attention how quickly Caleb will be ONE!  But more than that, these boys will grow up together and have a wonderful time being buddies!