August 9, 2011
blessed
With the start of a new school year less than 3 weeks away, I have been thinking about our summer and one word comes to mind: BLESSED. Our summer has been very busy – full of traveling and visits with people we love. We’ve been swimming, hiking, camping, and relaxing at the beach. We’ve seen God’s goodness to us and are awed by His love towards us. We certainly are blessed.
Caleb mastered the art of walking early this summer so he is on the go! We are so grateful to have a happy, healthy, active boy. What a joy it has been to watch him discover the world around him. His favorite things are balls and cars/trucks. He babbles away – from the moment he wakes up – and loves to point at things. His vocabulary includes: ball, beep-beep, woof-woof, mama, daddy, nana, Jersey (our dog), and thank you. He loves to hum and sing and is starting to sing the tune for “ABCs”. He signs “please” and “more” — especially in regards to food! Caleb is a wonderful eater. We have yet to give him a food that he does not like.
Here are a few snapshots of our summer…
In June, a good friend from New Jersey came to visit us. We did Pittsburgh “touristy” things that we don’t often do and had a great weekend with him. We went to a Pirates game, ate lunch at Primanti Brothers, walked around the PPG Place, and went to Phipps Conservatory.
Caleb and Uncle Ron
Hanging with Mommy
Now THAT’S a cool garden!
Caleb and I traveled to Cincinnati in June via the Megabus. Unfortunately Brandon was stuck at home while taking a summer grad school class. What a great trip for $4.00 (roundtrip!). All 3 of Caleb’s great grandparents also made the journey to Cincy and we had a great week of family time. Another blessing!
Caleb and Grandmom
Grandy and his “lil’ bit”
Walking with Gram
Learning to grill from Grandpa
Snuggling with Grammy
And… last but not least… swimming naked!
My parents as well as Taylor came to visit for the 4th of July weekend. We saw fabulous fireworks and enjoyed being together.
Uncle T
Such a big boy!
Hand in hand with Daddy
Brandon finished his summer course at the end of July and then we were Florida-bound! What a perfect way to celebrate the end of a grueling 8-week class.
Caleb and Pap
Exploring
Nana and Caleb — happy to be at the beach!
My two boys
What a wonderful vacation!
Our most recent adventure took us to Rocky Gap State Park in Maryland. We planned a halfway point between us and Taylor and had a sibling camping weekend in August. It was nice to be in the woods, enjoy some good hiking, dinner over the fire, and a swim or two in the lake.
Group shot
at the campsite
Swimming in Lake Habeeb
Riding in his new backpack! Great birthday gift from Grammy and Grandpa!
On the trails…
Taste and see that the LORD is good!
Psalm 34:8
Heather D said,
August 9, 2011 at 12:03 pm
We love camping at Rocky Gap! Looks like you have had a blessed summer, for sure:) I love seeing how your little guy is growing.