My Chair

Mommy and Daddy think I'm funny when I'm in my chair, but I don't really understand why.

The other day I was relaxing and while I scooted myself down to my favorite comfortable spot, I FOUND MY TOES!!!  

(mommy just wants to add that she thinks they are super CUTE toes)

 Then I decided that I liked the position...

 So I just stayed that way for a while...quite a while!

 Why is THAT so funny!?!  

And then another day I was just relaxing once again and mommy got the camera out, thinking I was pretty funny! 

 I'm just being my cute self! 

 I'm telling you, you should really try this chair out!  It's especially comfortable if you shove your head back into it as hard as you can while grunting and sticking your chest out!  I LOVE it!

 Gotta love a great chair...even on those days you don't quite feel put together!!!

Day in Sacramento...part 2

A few more pictures from our day in Sacramento.

 Keeping warm in his stroller while walking around outside.

 After seeing the capital building from the outside many times, it was fun for me to finally get to look around inside. 

It was also fun to hear Matt's dad talk about the years that he worked in these very rooms.  

I had to take advantage of the room with the green carpet and get some pictures of my guys...i like the look of green and love even more the look of these two... :)

 And the Johnson Family.  Missing them already!

More cuteness...the first leaf he's ever gotten to inspect! 

We ended the day back in Folsom at Chicago Fire for some good pizza and conversation!  

Day in Sacramento- part 1

 We are thankful for a good day of memories just relaxing and spending some quality time together with Matt's family in Sacramento.

First, a picnic lunch in the park next to the Capital building.

 Having a baby has definitely taken time away from the camera for me, so I decided to use the day to be sure to get some photos of our time with the Johnsons her from England.  We're quite happy with a few of them especially!  Some pretty cute kids....

 Abigail is beautiful!

Caleb LOVES to stand!

 Zoe the tree monkey!

 Joshua flying far far away! 

...and a little help from Uncle Matt! 

 Sister-and-brother pals!

 I wish Alison, Alastair and Abby lived closer...maybe someday :)

I almost chose a different picture with the three of us sisters...but then realized that I don't think I've yet posted a picture of Caleb crying...so figured I'd show a bit of reality!  He's not too into getting his picture taken at this time! 

 We didn't plan to take any of these pictures but it just kind of happened all of a sudden...some good family photos!

Dad and kids!

We tried for a family shot...pretty good but we'll keep trying. :)

part 2 coming soon!

Christmas Day

Just a few pictures to remember our Christmas day...

 We had a lazy morning at our place with most of Matt's family.  

 Caleb is happiest with as few clothes on as possible...so of course he got his way on Christmas morning!

 Just chillin' with Opa Chuck

 Sometimes I think babies have more control over making adults smile and make crazy faces and noises instead of the other way around.  We especially enjoyed getting to know Abigail this year!  It's almost impossible to look at her glowing face without smiling back!

 A fabulous long walk after eating some good brunch.  I turned backwards so Caleb's face would show :)

 The trails in this area are really beautiful...we'll be sad when we have to move away from them.

We enjoyed dinner and gifts with the whole family in the evening (note to Trina: I finally made the Zuppa Toscana soup recipe...SOOOoooo good!).  A good day to remember.

THANK YOU!

Caleb (and we) wants to say a HUGE THANK YOU to a few people...First, Grandma and Grandpa Boersma!  But you'll have to wait for the picture to be sent via email to protect private check information!  Super funny picture, though, of Caleb holding the check! :)  He's thinking he might buy a bouncer or something similar with it! THANK YOU!

 THANK YOU Aunt Cindy for the ornament and photo album, which he is excited to fill with memories with you!  He enjoyed trying to hold the ornament as he had just started to be able to control his hands to grab things a couple days before!

...and overalls!!!  He can't wait til he's old enough to fit into them!  THANK YOU

 THANK YOU Uncle Craig and Aunt Paulette for the super cool hat!  LOVE it! We're hoping it will even still fit next winter too! :)

Caleb enjoyed opening his gifts but more than anything we all feel loved by family!  We want to start right away teaching Caleb that Christmas is about Jesus and loving each other...the gifts are fun but it was nice to keep it simple.  Can't wait for next year when we'll hopefully get to spend it with you all! 

And THANK YOU to all of Matt's family for the gifts and spending time with us this year!  More pictures to come of some good memories...but not sure when I'll get them posted since life has been quite full lately with work and helping Caleb get through some sleeping bumps!  But hoping things will smooth out soon and I can get them up.  For now just wanted to say THANK YOU! We love you all and miss you tons!