Nicki's Surprise Party & Gavin & Gabbi's B-Day

Last weekend we had a surprise birthday party for Nicki and just this past weekend, she had a birthday party for Gabbi & Gavin. Both parties went off without a hitch and I have been taking notes for Caleb's birthday. I'm still trying to get the hang of kids birthday parties and I'm glad that this year I can still keep it small. Again, please ignore the date stamp on the camera....

What? I have cake on my face?

Caleb's 2nd State Fair

This tastes good...really!


Gimme that ice cream!!!

Please ignore the date stamp on these photos...since my camera is out of commission, I had to borrow Toon's camera to take pictures of the fair since I apparently cannot survive the 10-14 days without a camera....and I didn't realize until I uploaded these pictures that his camera's date setting is a few months behind. Also, all the pictures appear to be a little blurry....

Caleb had fun at the state fair this year. It was an exhausting 3 hours after which all three of us promptly took some much needed naps as soon as we got home. He rode he swings, the carousel and ate the fried turkey drumsticks as well as lots of icecream. Caleb's favourite part seemed to be the giant slushie drink and the petting zoo (which we grudgingly let him experience even after all the e.coli scares on the news in other states in past years).

So tired!!!

SUMMARY OF MY LAST YEAR ON THE COMPUTER

Somebody sent me this forward and I thought it was funny....

SUMMARY OF MY LAST YEAR ON THE COMPUTER

I must send my thanks to whoever sent me the one about poop in the glue on envelopes because I now have to use a wet towel with every envelope that needs sealing.
Also, now I have to scrub the top of every can I open for the same reason.
I no longer have any savings because I gave it to a sick girl (Penny Brown) who is about to die in the hospital for the 1,387,258th time.
I no longer have any money at all, but that will change once I receive the $15,000 that Bill Gates/Microsoft and AOL are sending me for participating in their special e-mail program.
I no longer worry about my soul because I have 363,214 angels looking out for me, and St. Theresa's novena has granted my every wish.
I no longer eat KFC because their chickens are actually horrible mutant freaks with no eyes or feathers.
I no longer use cancer-causing deodorants even though I smell like a water buffalo on a hot day
Thanks to you, I have learned that my prayers only get answered if I forward an email to seven of my friends and make a wish within five minutes.
Because of your concern I no longer drink Coca Cola because it can remove toilet stains.
I no longer can buy gasoline without taking someone along to watch the car so a serial killer won't crawl in my back seat when I'm pumping gas.
I no longer drink Pepsi or Dr. Pepper since the people who make these products are atheists who refuse to put 'Under God' on their cans.
I no longer use Saran wrap in the microwave because it causes cancer.
And thanks for letting me know I can't boil a cup of water in the microwave anymore because it will blow up in my face...disfiguring me for life.
I no longer check the coin return on pay phones because I could be pricked with a needle infected with AIDS.
I no longer go to shopping malls because someone will drug me with a perfume sample and rob me.
I no longer receive packages from UPS or FedEx since they are actually Al Qaeda in disguise.
I no longer shop at Target since they are French and don't support our American troops or the Salvation Army.
I no longer answer the phone because someone will ask me to dial a number for which I will get a phone bill with calls to Jamaica , Uganda , Singapore , and Uzbekistan
I no longer buy expensive cookies from Neiman Marcus since I now have their recipe.
Thanks to you, I can't use anyone's toilet but mine because a big brown African spider is lurking under the seat to cause me instant death when it bites my butt.
And thanks to your gr eat advice, I can't ever pick up $5.00 I dropped in the parking lot because it probably was placed there by a sex molester waiting underneath my car to grab my leg.
I can no longer drive my car because I can't buy gas from certain gas companies!

"Polter-Camera"

I'm very sad to report that my beloved camera is out of commission for at least the next 10-14 days. :( It has decided to not work for me anymore and on top of that, when it's in the 'off' position, it would suddenly turn on and off for no apparent reason. Some of the buttons like the 'menu' and 'review' button also weren't working.....I feel so lost without my camera!! :( I brought it back to Best Buy (since I luckily am still within the 4 year warranty) and they are looking into it.....for the next 10-14 days. At the end of which I will either have my camera back working or receive a store credit for the amount I paid. Hopefully.....

The Other Side of the Lens

So this is what Caleb sees....

Oh Happy Caleb

Ahhh!!!! Stop tickling me!!!

Caleb Making Dumplings

Caleb helped me make some Turkey & Shrimp dumplings. The pouty face was because I woudn't let him eat them until AFTER we cooked them....

Being Goofy with Daddy

Here are my two boys being goofy together.

Caleb & the Piano

I swear this isn't me pushing Caleb....he loves to sit there and pound on the keys....he knows how to turn it on/off, volume up/down and he also knows how to turn it to the demo option and have the music play (with the keys lit up) and he pushes the lighted keys along with the music....hmmm.....

A Day Out With The Wagon

It's like I blinked and all of a sudden he's a toddler. The baby to toddler switch has been made and I'm left with this precocious, precious, sneakily smart little boy who giggles, throws tantrum, gets time outs and gives the most amazing hugs.

The Year had Flown By...

This year has flown by....I've just been looking at pictures from Caleb's first State Fair last year and it's amazing how the year has passed so quickly. Seeing Zachary the other day reminded me of how little Caleb was and how we had marked each milestone during his first year and clapped encouragingly with every little wobbly step and each shaky spoonful. Now we've arrived in the era of 'time outs' and outright defiance. I know that he's testing his boundaries and that's what all toddlers need to do to learn but those memories of him cooing and staying still are remembered very fondly.

Now I just can't wait for Caleb to start really talking. We've got one off words here and there and lots of babbling with up and down pitches like it's a real conversation.....and he can point to stuff and do (some of) the stuff that we ask him to do, but I can't wait till our conversations are more elaborate than "more milk?"....

Welcome Baby Zachary!!

Here's Zachary Sherron! He arrived today weighing in at substantial 8lbs 15oz and Heather and Brandon just seem to be the happiest parents on earth. I was lucky enough to be able to visit them at the hospital just mere hours after he arrived and was overwhelmed at how much family there was to support the arrival of Zachary. Heather is doing amazing and looks amazing. Her and Brandon will be bringing baby home on Friday. Zachary really is one of the most anticipated babies and grandma Sheila was virtually in tears the whole time she was holding him. Zachary has made so many people so happy today and he's only been here a few hours. He will undoubtedly be one of the most loved babies ever and he'll be bringing the Sherron and Stone family much love, laughter and tiny baby giggles....

Isn't he just the sweetest thing??

And did I mention that Brandon just won the 'best husband' award? He gifted Heather with diamond earrings upon the arrival of Zachary....he should be giving out lessons...;)

More pictures from Heather's Shower

I just noticed....am I the only one not wearing any shoes??

Caleb loved Heather's sister Kristin....something about pretty girls with light colored hair really draws him....hmmm....wonder who he got that from??

Daddy and Me

Just a picture of Daddy and Me....