First Communion

Caleb was so excited to pick out his first suit for the ceremony.

Best buddies

Grandpa Charles, Caleb and Grandma Mary Jane

Caleb with his 1st Communion banner

Cub Scout Caleb

Caleb attended the Blue & Gold Banquet on February 24, 2013.  The annual banquet is held to recognize the achievements of each scout.  Caleb received his Wolf and Gold Arrow badges.  He also received a service star and a perfect attendance pin.
(The photo was taken before the banquet.  I still have to put the new badges on his uniform.)

Up next in scouting, Caleb will be working on building and painting his boat for the Raingutter Regatta which will be held in March.

Grandparent's Day

David and I attended the Grandparent's Day celebration as VIP's.

Caleb and Bella posing for me.

Bella right after her singing performance. 

When Bella first went up on stage to sing, she made her way from the very back of the class to the VERY front and center of the stage.  Afterwards, I asked her why she was in the front and she said, "I like when everyone looks at me!"

Growing...and growing...

 

 

Caleb has grown by leaps and bounds these past few months.  I can actually fit into his shoes...and he's only seven years old.  It won't be long and he will be taller than me too!

Sledding!

Caleb and Bella were ALL smiles with constant laughter while sledding.

Caleb heading down the slope!

Wipeout!  He just laid there and laughed.

Naples- Fort Myers Track

"Here comes Sparky!"

"And they're off!"

Bella with her winning ticket...and the rest of the crew.

Caleb, Grandma, and Bella waiting for the next race.

Along our favorite path.

 

Early morning stroll with Daddy.

Our favorite path on the island.

2013!!

HAPPY...

HAPPY...

NEW YEAR!!!

Skyline! ...in Naples, Florida.

Even though we are 17 hours from home, we can still enjoy some Skyline Chili!

Exploring

Caleb, Bella, and Grandma Mary Jane

 

We have been heading out in the mornings for our daily exercise.  Today, we spent most of our time walkimg and exploring the shoreline...tidal pools, vegetation, birds, etc.

Dolphins

 
The dolphins, a pod of at least six, come down the coast about everyday while we are at the beach.  They got my attention today as they were leaping out of the water.  They appeared to be playing.  I wasn't fast enough with the camera to catch them in the air.

Out for an early morning jog at the seashore.

 

Shoveling the white stuff, again...at the beach...for Christmas!

Caleb and Bella working on the "hole" that Daddy started digging for them....it's their tradition.

They couldn't wait to get their swimsuits on and head to the beach.

12.12.12 Celebration!

We celebrated on 12.12.12 with chocolate chip cookies shaped as the date.

St. Nick visited!

St. Nick visited once again and filled their stockings ...making children in our house very happy!