Blessing Day

On July 24th little Reid given a name and a very sweet blessing from his Daddy. I have always loved hearing baby blessings, there is always such a sweet Spirit and such a wonderful bonding experience for a Father and baby. It was particularly special being my own son and hearing the sweet words come from my husband. Caleb did such a beautiful job and kept his composure until he sat down and let the tears trickle down his face. We are lucky to have such wonderful family come support and be there for these special occasions.  

 

I had Reid fed and asleep all ready to go and Cabe said that he woke up right as they got up front and just stared at him as if he was listening intently. :)

Then was grumpy for pictures.

Like Father like Son

Thanks to my bestie Whitney for taking pictures! She's rather fabulous 

check out her blog here .

Another Kesler music video!

Friday!

National Dance Day 2011

If you watch So you think you can dance, you may know what National Dance Day is. They post a couple routines that you can learn and you can send in your videos. So I learned it and taught my family over our week at the cabin. I was very impressed!

My Sunshine

The Side Smile

The Stare

And the smile that makes my day everyday.

People always told me my life would change after I had a baby. I knew that. But I didn't know how much it would change ME as well as Caleb and I as a couple. It truly is remarkable. 

It was the 4th with no fireworks...

Sounds like a book title...

Nothing can beat last years 4th of July in Nashville...

but we still managed to have a good time. We put our six flags season tickets to use and went to the water park. 

Take a look at this slide...it is an absolute hoot.

Fully enjoyed it!

 This little boy has gotten to do way more than I did in my first 18 years of life! Hope he appreciates it :)

We had an office BBQ that evening. 

Don't let me fool you...this picture is of a TV. No fireworks allowed in San Antonio due to drought. So Macy's Firework show will have to do.

Hope you had a great 4th! 

So grateful to live in this great country and so glad we have a day to celebrate it!

We're goin' to Schlitterbahn

If you live in Texas...you may be familiar with the schlitterbahn commercial that is on ALL the time :) I have the whole song memorized. And for those of you who are wondering what it even is, it's a waterpark :) a very large one! There was an incentive for the boys if they got more sales than a different office and they won so we got to go to schlitterbahn for the day. 

We had a Reid all geared up for the day in the sun. It was 105 degrees!

I love how people react to little babies like they have never seen one before :) People are way more nice to you if you have a baby ha.

Thanks caitie for reid's little swimsuit. It's so cute. :)

And thanks to the Bedke's who also have a little baby and took turns baby watching so we could go on some rides together :)

Try saying Schlitterbahn. It's fun to say.

Seaworld

We love Seaworld. 

Most of the wives out here got season passes so we can go whenever we please.

I guess Reid doesn't think that the Shamu show is that cool.

But I get goosebumps EVERYtime. I could watch it over and over.

Good thing his ticket is free :)

This is Reid and Jaden. Jaden is Brooke Bedke's little boy is a week older than Reid.

He really enjoyed the rides as well.

I was able to go on some rides too thanks to the other nice wives taking turns watching babies. 

and here's a dolphin..

First Father's Day

I love holidays like today. I think it is so great that we have a day dedicated to our Father's, to make them feel special, and loved...because they are. 

And for them to reflect on how great it is to be a Dad. 

I have spent so much time imagining Caleb as a Father and now that time is here and I couldn't be happier. It has created a whole other side of him for me to love. He is all I imagined and more. He has taken on the role with ease and with just a little added stress i'm sure. (with all the time spent on google to make sure baby is okay and normal) :) I sure love his paranoia. He has the brain of a doctor now with all the reading he has done. :) Nothing beats seeing the way he looks at our little boy. He loves him perfectly.

I loved watching the primary children sing to their father's in sacrament meeting today and after they were done they would hurry to go hug their dad. I can't wait for caleb to experience that. For now I think he is good with the sleeping snuggles. 

Happy Father's Day to a first time Daddy! I Love You!

Can't leave out my dad! He has taught me by his silent example. To be kind, to love, to serve, and to be happy. He has the best sense of humor, maybe you have heard one of his jokes :). I have never seen him anrgy, I have never heard him argue, he is happy ALL the time. Which makes him a pleasure to be around. I love him.

All Smiles

My little boy is getting so big!

 We've got a Cheeser on our hands!

Reid started smiling at 4 1/2 weeks but now he is smiling at our very presence.

 Look at those sweet lips

They sure come to life when they start flashing those gums. 

I just love it!