Sunday, February 26, 2012

Look at me, Mom!
Callie giving her a brother a hug (aka headlock)!
Look at those cheeks! I can't get enough of them!
Callie and Graham at Imagination Station drying off after some water play.
Look at these pretty prego ladies! Can't wait to meet my niece and TBD Baby Junga!

Callie loves the little kid grocery store ... so does her Daddy!
Playing Dr. in the ambulance with Aunt Meghan!

Such a happy boy we've been blessed with :)

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Although we haven't had any snow days just yet, I'm still hopeful we will get a few bonus days with the kids this winter :) Callie is becoming such a little girl and has been fully potty trained for about a month now. It was much easier than I had ever expected ... a pleasant surprise! She talks about going to preschool (Dan and I are not ready for this just yet) and loves to sing songs of all sorts. Daniel is getting over RSV (scary!) but he's doing much better and continues breathing treatments every 4 hours. All in all, we are doing well and hope everyone near and dear to us is healthy as well!
Grandma and Grandpa Kalo visiting from Florida! It was so nice outside that we were able to spend the morning at the Toledo Zoo!
Papa Kalo reading to the kids!


Hard to believe he is 7 months ... time is flying waaaaaay too fast!
Nonnie taking care of our sick little man.


We are having so much fun with the kids! Daniel is sitting up, rolling over, and eating like a champ! He is developing his own little personality complete with grunts and giggles! Callie continues to love on her brother (sometimes too much) and is the best helper a mother could have! She will do it all ... empty the diaper genie, unload the dishwasher, help cook dinner, etc... Callie loves cooking, baking, and playing with her dolls. Her vocabulary amazes us and makes us laugh day in and day out! Although she continues to give us a run for our money, Dan and I can't help but snicker at that spunky personality!
Callie's first haircut
Daniel's first haircut



I loved these little Santa diapers!

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

A Blessed Christmas

We had an enjoyable Christmas this year and feel incredibly blessed! Both children were healthy which we are first and foremost thankful for. Because of that, there was lots of time spent with family, which we cherished too. As always, the kids were completely spoiled and have plenty of toys to keep them busy throughout the upcoming year! Santa was good to them also. It was such a joy for Dan and I to watch Callie as she tried to figure out the whole Santa thing and her reaction when she realized Christmas morning that he did, in fact, eat her cookies and milk! We made it to several family gatherings so thank you to all who hosted, prepared, and cooked such yummy food! Now it’s time to nestle in and enjoy the precious family time these last few days!

Tara and Dad!
Kim, Daniel, Aunt Jean, Mom, and Aunt LueAnn!
My new niece is in there!!!!!
Callie loved her Dr. set...
But the cash register was the most favorite of them all :)
Daniel was content with his new football from Callie.
Setting out cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve!
Nonnie, Papa, and kiddos!

Daniel looks thrilled, right?
Cuddle time with Aunt Tara!
Michelle giving Daniel some love!
Aunt Jean and Daniel

Christmas Eve mass!
Making cookies for Santa with my friend Andrea!
Twas the night before Christmas...
Grinding coffee beans with Aunt Jo!

Little Miss Snitcher!

Friday, December 23, 2011

December Photos

This month has flown by! Callie and Daniel are growing so quickly and keep us entertained day and night! Callie is talking up a storm, thinks she is the boss, while at the same time is the sweetest little thing we've met! She adores her baby dolls and hopes that Santa is bringing her one :) She still enjoys running errands (her favorite is the grocery store) and being on the go! She is such a fantastic big sister and it's so fun to sit back and just watch her "mother" Daniel. Speaking of Daniel, he is following his big sister as he also tops the charts at the doctors office. He has rolled over a few times but is usually pretty content watching what's going on around him, which is usually quite a bit! He adjusted nicely to going to the sitters house but I must admit our mornings are pretty hectic, no matter how much preparing I do the night before. Dan and I are both looking forward to these 12 days at home with the kids and hope to relax and enjoy the holidays! Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
Peek-a-boo!
Callie didn't even make it to Santa's lap this year :)
Our goofy girl!
Mom is just having fun with the new camera here :)
Fun before bedtime!
Mom and the kiddos!

Graham and Callie at the Lights Before Christmas at the zoo!
Family pic!
She is growing waaaaay toooooooo fast for my liking!
Grandma and Daniel on Thanksgiving!
Callie helped make turkey cookies for Thanksgiving!

My little man :)