Introducing Caleb

It's a BOY!

After driving us all crazy with fake outs for the last two weeks, we finally met the reluctant baby boy. Caleb Scott Paxton was born on February 12, 2007 at about 7:35 pm, shortly after the nurse predicted another hour of labor. Caleb weighed in at 6 lbs. 11 oz., and measured 20 inches long.

After spending some time with her new little brother, an initially disappointed Kelsie confessed that “he looks a lot cuter than I thought”, and finally concluded that “he’s a keeper”.

Brandon, on the other hand, was tickled pink by the new arrival, but is still lobbying to change his little brother’s name to “Pirate”. (Personally, I think it makes a better middle name, as in “The Dread Pirate Paxton”, which is actually a better band name, than a boy name. I’ll bring that up next time Brandon and I are jamming in the basement).

At any rate, baby is healthy, happy, and glad no one is trying to poke him with sharp objects for a while, and Mom is doing “fine” (or “really, really glad THAT’S over!”). Hope you enjoy the pictures.

"Mom, you're GROUCHY!"

So, I've decided that it is not very nice for a doctor to tell you that you are ready to go into labor and would be surprised to see you at the next appointment, the next week. It has now been a week and a half and here I am. I have been in labor off and on and still no baby. Needless to say, I am not a very pleasant person right now, just ask my kids or Wally. They'll be the first to admit it.

Time for a REAL tie?

Brandon has been begging for a tie for the last few weeks, so Wally made him a paper tie today for church. It turned out pretty good, until he ripped it off during Sunbeams! I'm thinking that it may be time to just go get him a tie (and probably a new shirt since the one he is wearing is too small, geez what kind of mother am I?!). What do you think?




















Just playing with the camera, my new hobby. They're not great, but better than I've done before!

Treats and Lessons Learned

Brandon loved all the candy and sweets we had around Christmas this year. We often found him with hershey kiss wrappers all over the couch and a guilty look on his face. After being put in time out a few times (and fighting every minute of it), he got the idea--until one day when he couldn't resist the urge to get into the candy. Right after indulging, he quietly walked over to the stairs and sat down, telling me that he got into the candy so he needed to sit in time out. I was shocked and amazed that he sat there the whole time without complaint. We're not really sure which lesson was learned; to not get into the candy or don't underestimate your kid. At least we're not finding anymore candy wrappers anymore.

Happy Holidays!

The season wouldn't be complete without a visit (or two, or three...) to Santa!

It's the most wonderful time. . .

This is such a great time of year where we get to enjoy so many fun traditions, family, and friends. Kelsie has been working really hard on her Christmas Wish List. Upon reviewing the list, this is what we found.

Notice the 3rd one down.

I guess it doesn't really matter what it is, as long as it is something princess. Do you think Disney would oblige? Hmmm, this should make for a very interesting Christmas morning!