Wednesday, May 6, 2009

catch-up

Well now that I'm finally getting around to blogging I have to update you all on the current events around here... Calvin has been doing many new tricks and proves to be the highest-maintenance munchkin of the bunch with his new desire to explore all things destructive, unorderly and messy. I've caught him several times chucking food on the floor and even splattering chocolate milk around...and the yogurt, well you can see how our perm-adhesive surfaces come about around the house. He also comes up with great ideas, like stacking stepstools on top of one another to climb, or riding his scooter on top of the fireplace. The good news is that the little guy is improving in the tantrum department (although I'm convinced the high-decibel noise emanating from our household the last year has kept our always-intrusive ants at bay). He's rapidly expanding his vocabulary and also helping around the house more, doing little chores like throwing away diapers or picking up laundry. And he's rather spontaneous about cleaning and turning on--and off--and on light switches or anything with a button. Here's Cami giving Jude his first bottle. She really is very helpful lately.
And here's the littlest man of the house..from one Sunday to the next he put on a FULL pound, believe it or not.
My grandpa seeing Jude for the first time. We all enjoyed the visit, and the kids did great on the road trip.
I'll try to be better at updating more frequently..if you all haven't checked out Carter's pics, there are some on Grammy's blog...that's all for now, I'll leave you with a smooch from Jude.

4 comments:

Kris said...

what kissable little lips...mr jude dude!!! Cal is rather stylish mopping the carpeted stairs in nothing but a necklaces and sandals-that's a great one for his future fiance! :) Cams looks like a super good helper-I remember Caroline being pretty good w/ Xan at that age (and that was really the only time it was "pretty good") xoxo

Janna said...

Oh little boys. I think they are always up to something. ;o) Looking at that last little pic of Jude you can definitely tell he will fit in with the rest--I totally saw Calvin in his expression.

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness Jude is growing SO MUCH!!! He is precious! Laughed out loud on the censored shot of Calvin! ha! The necklace really adds a nice touch. :)

cheryl said...

Ohhhh...LOVE those kissey lips!! Baby Carter has kissy lips too!! What cute pics of your babies! Was Calvin okay the night I left and he fell on the sidewalk? After I drove down the street I wished I had jumped out of the car to help you, but obviously, my mind wasn't working properly! Give me grace...I was on the way to see my first grandson! Oh Anna...Carter is beautiful...just as your babies are! ;) God has blessed us so BIG!