Swim Classes

This last Saturday we started swim classes with Caleb. I was a bit worried going into it because Caleb does not like water in his face. But, much to my surprise, he jumped right in and had a great time.

Family Swim Class Photo

(please disregard my no makeup face)Our little fish - Caleb

Caleb hanging onto the side of the pool

Mommy showing Caleb how to get out of the pool

Elbow, Elbow

Knee, Knee

Caleb practicing how to get out of the pool

He is determined to get it right

Elbow, Elbow

Knee, Knee

Caleb practicing how to get into the pool

1, 2, 3, Come to Me

Doing drills up and down the pool

Working on our arms

Learning to float on our backs and kick, kick, kick

At the end of class, the teacher threw some balls in the pool and we were able to swim to them and use the techniques learned in class. Caleb loved to do "blast off" out of the water

Caleb did great in class. He even went under water once with the instructor.

Random Happenings

We have had a busy last month in the Howell House. It seems every weekend is filled with lots of fun and excitement. Here are some recent photos of my little man.

Caleb and I went home to see my parents in May. It had been a while since we had been home and we had a good weekend.

Here is Caleb playing in his kitchen cabinet in my mom's kitchen. He was consistently making a mess and "making" us things to eat.

Grandpa tied Caleb into a pretzel one night and put him into a bowl.
Grandma recently bought Caleb his first pair of Crocs. He has worn them almost every day since he got them. I like them because they are easy to slip back on when he takes them off ... and he LOVES to take off his shoes.

One night over Memorial Day weekend, we all went to the lakehouse to spend time with the Howell Family. It was a lot of fun to spend some time with my favorite niece. He is growing up too fast.

Caleb & Micah

Caleb loved Micah's toy dinosaur. They rode it together and laughed and smiled.

We went shopping at the outlet center near the lakehouse. Caleb "had" to ride in this car, so we gave him a passenger.

Caleb sometimes forgets his is a big boy. He still likes to get his Bumbo out and sit in it. He usually realizes that he is too big but he still asks for me to get it down out of his closet.

While at one of the local malls, Caleb was bribed to eat his lunch and then he got to ride the carousel. He loved every minute and Daddy loved it too.

I was impressed by Caleb's pizza eating skills. I don't think even I could eat this much.

Caleb knows that shopping at Target is one of my favorite things to do. He has learned to lay back and relax while out shopping with Momma.

Back in March, Grandma bought Caleb a lasso at the Houston Rodeo. He still loves to lasso things. The other night, Daddy lassoed Caleb.

Cute Hiney Photo

This is a hydrangea from the plant my mother-in-law gave me when I was in the hospital having Caleb (2+ yrs ago). I am QUITE impressed with myself that the plant is still making flowers and I haven't killed it.

BIG BABY NEWS!!

I know I have been neglecting the blog lately. But, it just seems like life has been SO busy that I haven't had time to download pictures, and lets face it, you come here to see pictures of my beautiful baby boy.

Well ..... I have BIG BABY #2 NEWS ..... it's another BOY!!
Caleb is going to have a baby brother! We are so happy and can't wait to meet Baby Boy Howell in October. Names are still being discussed so stay tuned for the final name choice later.

My first purchase after finding out it was another little boy