Taking The Wheel

My guess is he'll need at least 4 or 5 phone books under this kid to see through the windshield.

Calvin and the Cone

What's with the wiggly tongue??

LATE POST: Calvin and The Snow

Thankfully, there isn't a whole lot of snow left. We've been getting a few "surprise" snow storms here and there. Calvin LOVES the way the snow crunches under his boots. The way his feet sink into it and looking back at his tracks. His biggest complaint? When he falls, he lifts his hands up in the air and arches his back so his face doesn't touch the snow (kind of like a locust pose you'd see in yoga but hands in the air in front of him). 

Can you believe the size of that coat? It swallows him up! You should see us getting him into his car seat with that thing on. He's like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man!

The Kid Likes To Boogy

Always happens. I bring out the camera for a cute moment and all the cuteness turns off. He's completely uninterested in being cute for the camera. But FINALLY I got him dancing like he does at home.
I love this about Cal. About babies in general, actually. The minute Cal hears music, he starts to dance. He hears people laughing and talking and laughs and talks along with them! I should take note from him. Adults are so tainted by what people will think of them if they just bust out dancing because they love a song.  Babies don't do that. They love what they love.

The New Hang Out Spot

This is the new Hang-out Dude Hang-out spot...
My reaction: *face palm*

For The Love of Elmo!

HILARIOUS.

Calvin has recently proven his knowledge of movie characters... Most recently recognition of one, Elmo the little red monster from Sesame Street. Heard of him?
Whilst in the middle of a giant flower MESS (from my most recent wedding flower job), I decided to distract Calvin with a little movie called "Elmo in Grouchland", which I love... don't judge. Calvin was glued to the screen, totally mesmerized by the little monsters dancing & singing. It went a little something like this:

Me: Calvin! Come on, lets go get Elmo! (Translation: "Lets go turn on the Elmo movie!")

Calvin: *runs away to his room and returns with his giant Elmo book and also brings his baby Tickle Me Elmo*

Me: *amazed that he actually knew what I was talking about*


I guess I was just surprised that he's gone from not knowing or caring about movie characters or tv characters at all, to knowing exactly who they are and his favorite songs, etc. He's like an actual PERSON now.. Whatever happened to my little tiny baby?!

One Of Many

This fall I've made a point of carving as many pumpkins as I can get my hands on. So far, I've got 6 carved, including a Mike Wasowski pumpkin, and a special peace pumpkin, but here is one of my most favorite pumpkin masterpieces. Completed in honor of Andrea's Bachelorette party that I threw early in October. What do you think?

Sorry, it's a little R rated. ;)

She's pretty sexy, huh?

Traits Passed On

Can you point out, by chance, what Calvin is doing that is a notable habit of his dad's?

(not the best picture of Cal.. sorry..)

Can't guess?? Let me tell you.

We lovingly call this Perching. Most of the time it's just one knee, sometimes both. But on this occasion, Cal was going about his business, eating his breakfast and then David comes and sits down to eat, too. I had to grab my camera right away to capture this rare father-son likeness! We didn't prompt Cal to do it or anything! His little knee just went up onto his chair. Just like his dad. 

Why me?!

Housework

Calvin's new favorite pastime. 

As you can see, getting laundry done when Calvin's around has been a little difficult. 

Teh Calvinator!

I've said it so many times. I am just astounded sometimes at how quickly Calvin can learn and pick things up! He's quickly learning to sign. He's also mimicking the sounds that we make. I didn't realize it until he said it right after I did, but yesterday I said "YIKES!" and Calvin echoed me (well, it didn't sound exactly like yikes, it sounded more like "Iksh!"). And at his check up appointment yesterday, he was about to be weighed and at the right moment, he ran out of the office with his diaper half on saying hi to everyone in the office! Oy.

This kid is keeping me on my toes. 

And so it begins.... 

Big Bear and Baby Cal.

David and I first realized Calvin's love for stuffed animals when he was only a few months old. But we never thought it was anything more than "ooooh colorful!" or something he'd just eventually put in his mouth and drool all over.
I actually bought Big Bear at Albertsons and thought, "He'll never like this.. he probably won't care for it in another week or so" and it was my sister Andrea who insisted that I buy it. She noticed how much he loved it right away and that he didn't want to let him go. And so for Christmas last year, Calvin got Big Bear and it was love at first sight. I've actually just recently found HOLES in Big Bear because of how much rough housing he's been through with Calvin.
David and I have actually started sticking Big Bear in Calvin's crib so in the morning he wakes up and sees him there. We've actually found him "talking" to Big Bear in the morning when we go into his room to say good morning!
It's so cute and funny. It's like Big Bear is alive to him and he talks to him and hugs him and kisses him. He'll tackle him and lay on him. I LOVE watching him play with Big Bear. So after all this time, I finally took pictures of him with Big Bear. Sorry if the pictures are blurry, Calvin was moving pretty fast when I was trying to capture him with Big Bear.

I adore my little (SHIRTLESS) baby Calvin. 

Always A Crowd Pleaser..

I get so "Mom-ish" when I get to playing with my little Calvin. There is something so wonderful about his little personality. David and I always talk about what a blessing he is in our lives and how much light and joy he brings. 

I'm afraid Calvin is going to feel a little neglected this weekend. David and I have loads of things we have to do this weekend that require all of our attention. Unfortunately, that means we have to leave Calvin with someone else. Although I know he's in wonderful care, I miss Calvin so much when we leave him with my parents. It must be a parent thing. Like I feel like I have to squeeze him so tight like it's the last time I'll ever see him. Ah. I love that little guy. 

Anyway, Calvin's been learning new ways to "cute" his way into getting things he wants. I can see now how he might use his little tricks to manipulate me in the future. I've got to keep a close eye on my little boy.

He's my everything.

Just Two Hang-out Dudes

Corny Corny Corny. 

I love watching David play with Baby Cal. I can only imagine the days to come that someway or another will involve wrestling, getting dirty, running fast and scraping knees and elbows. It isn't rare to find David and Calvin playing a new game. Most likely something involving Calvin's favorite toy, Big Bear or maybe going into Calvin's new favorite hiding spot, under the crib (anytime I've lost something and can't find it, I've learned to look under the crib first). That's big bear off to the right by David's legs.

I love my boys. 

And it's obvious to me how much they love each other. ♥♥♥

Imitation

It won't be long until Calvin will be begging me for his own cell phone... 

This one's my favorite. I LOVE THE CHEEKS!!!

The Center of Attention

Every once and a while, if we really listen, Calvin will say "Hi Dad" or "Hi Mom". Mind you, it sounds a little more like "H-Ma!" or "H-Da!"But I love hearing it all the same. :)  Ironically, Calvin didn't come with his own Mom and Dad to church for Mothers Day. He decided that he would much rather be with his Grandma and Grandpa Gomez. And I hear that he was a hit! Flirting with the girls and doing all of his "tricks". Waving, clapping, "talking", and clicking his tongue. 

We have also learned that cookies are Calvin's preferred treat. Most especially chocolate oreos. This is him at his messiest. I hold him out at arm's length all the way to the bath tub when he's this sticky mess.

I have a feeling that I'll be spending a lot of time out at the pool this summer with Calvin. He just LOVES being in the water. He knows the sound of water running and makes a mad dash toward it! Like it's Christmas all over again when it's his turn for a bath. 

I can't believe how fast he's growing! 

Bad Blogger.

I tend to go through phases where I can crank out a few entries a week! Maybe even a few a DAY. Sorry I've been neglecting you. But I do have pictures to share. :)

It's been kind of crummy weather these last few days. Here we are, pulling out all of our summer attire and the next thing you know- it's raining, snowing, and being really overcast. The downside is Calvin is STILL trying to get over his cold. Although I think now he's reaching the last stretch of this sickness. His little nose is still running and every once and a while now I'll hear him cough. All in all, I'd say he's doing much better than he was a week ago. Thanks everyone for asking! I am also starting to think that he just gets sick on the days when I have to do something important.

Anyway- I will be going to see the Anne Frank Exhibit in the Salt Lake City Library this Wednesday! I'll be sure to take lots of pictures!

This is how Calvin's been dressing during this icky weather...

Even Dozer (my family's beagle) is dressing for the weather. Here, he's wearing his blue rain coat. Don't worry, it even has a hood for those particularly rainy days. 

Impressing the Crowd

At Play

David discovered that Calvin likes to play underneath a big blanket we have. We'll cover and uncover him and laughs from the rush of air that happens when we uncover him. David just happened to leave the blanket on his head and we found out that Calvin REALLY likes to try crawling around with the blanket over his head. He obviously doesn't get very far before he trips all over himself and laughs his little hiney off. At the end he we uncover him and he gets a little disoriented and tips over.

In other news, his Grandma and Grandpa Gomez succeeded in finding a walker! Something I assumed was gone from existence. I thought that because of too many incidences of falling down the stairs, they'd stopped being manufactured. Anywho, they found one. And we have been watching to see when he finally starts to take steps forward in his walker..
His Tia Andi held out a cookie in front of him and VOILA! He is so easily enticed by food. Immediately, he starts almost running towards Andi and he gets his cookie. I'll have to get it on film for you. I always have these moments of "Look at my baby go. He is the cutest, smartest, most amazing baby in the whole world!" And then I remember that's probably just me being a silly mom.

My New Favorite Video

My baby Calvin exploring new places such as the world of UNDERNEATH! Anything he can get under is his newest favorite thing. Especially chairs that have bars under them. I actually had a hard time getting him out from under those chairs at his last doctor appointment! Oy Vey!







You can also probably tell how much he loves the sound of his own voice.


P.S. IF THE VIDEO ISN'T PLAYING RIGHT, YOU CAN GO HERE TO WATCH CALVIN VIDEOS.

Snug Dad?

Picture of the Day.. I'm sure I'll get a sharp reprimand for posting this picture...

My Dad... wearing a snuggie backwards (like a robe).. as it should be worn. Ha!