Sorry for the long lapse...some random pics from late July 07

Just some fun pics of Caleigh playing and laughing. She is a joy...loves to play in the wawa, kick her lil soccer ball, take her bear/doll/popper for rides on her budin' and generally be outside and on the go.

She runs so fast! and climbs multiple stairs to go down the play slides by herself. She is enjoying music play days over the summer -- play doh to squish, musical instruments to beat on, and kids to run around with. We've also hit pool days with Lori's Mom's group. She loves the outdoor toys (especially the car like Isaac's!) and talking about how she plays with the kids (and in the sandbox and of course in the pool).

We've been on many outings to the park, the zoo, the city for lunch with Daddy, visit friends, etc. What a difference (Lori) not having a job has made!! We are about three months away from the due date of #2 and the time has flown by! Caleigh knows she is the big girl (and points to herself) and that the baby is in Mama's tummy. She likes to pull Lori's shirt up to 'see' the baby and give it a kiss...this is okay in the house, but a little strange in public ;-)

She is learning new words everyday. We 'watch' Daddy leave for work every day on the 'porch' and then look for the 'squirrels.' She often asks for her 'hat,' 'coat' (on those chilly days) and 'shoes' so we can go 'outside.' Every morning she eats 'oatmeal' with Daddy and drinks 'milk' or 'orange juice' to 'wash' it down (usually used when she says 'wash...hands'). She tells us when she wants to go 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' and when she would like 'music' played. She is pretty good with her 'please' and 'thank you' words. And recognizes 'Caleigh' in pictures and references herself by name...when she wants to go outside or wants a 'pear' or 'peach' or 'berry.'

She will be 18 months Sept. 7 (less than 2 weeks). We plan to have a family picture made (and try and hide Mama's belly in it!) soon, and a picture with just Caleigh as we haven't had a studio make one since she turned one.