Caleb's First Haircut

I know many of you probably are saying "Caleb doesn't have any hair to begin with!" And while this is somewhat true, the hair he did have was growing in like a Missouri Mullet. So we tried to divise the best course of action to get the hair on the back of his head cut without him freaking out. While at Grandma Mary's this past weekend Andy got his hair all trimmed up and after he was done we just shifted right to Caleb.

The initial plan of attack was just to start in on it while he was playing with his tractors on the step.


It all started out OK...


....and progressed even better (with Sarge's help)


Caleb did such a great job on his first haircut!!


Thanks Grandma Mary for my first haircut!!!

2 for 1

While back this weekend visiting our new nephew Jeremiah, Andy's cousin Sara Rose had her baby too!! She wasn't due until the end of April, but decided since we were already there, she'd have the baby as a convenience for us!

Here's Trish with baby Charlie.


Unlike Jeremiah, who came into the world just shy of 10 pounds, little Charlie came to us weighing only 5 pounds! But he is a healthy little man and he'll catch up quick!

Jeremiah Bartlett

On Wednesday, April 11th at 6:41am, Andy & Trish joined the ranks of Uncle and Aunt! Andy's brother Seth and his wife Joanna gave birth to a beautiful and BIG baby boy! Jeremiah Daniel Bartlett came to the world weighing 9 lbs and 7 ozs! Baby and momma are happy and healthy and all were back at home by Friday.

We went to Solon this past weekend to meet the new baby and enjoy some family time. Our travels took us straight to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on Thursday night to meet the baby. Here's Trish holding her new nephew.


Uncle Andy getting a turn!


Here's Caleb meeting his cousin for the first time. He couldn't say Jeremiah, but had no problem stating that his favorite cousin was "Jay Deee"!!!


Jeremiah Daniel Bartlett


Once Seth, Joanna, and Jeremiah returned home from the hospital, we went to visit again on Saturday. Here's the mural Seth painted for the baby's room.


Baby Jeremiah awake to see us!


Caleb & Jeremiah


Here's one proud Grandma with both her grandsons!

The Easter Puppy

Apparently the Easter Bunny can't make it to all the houses in one night to hide eggs. Look who he sent to our house this year!

Preview

Caleb's 18 month picture previews are up on the photographer's blog! http://www.lemontreedsm.blogspot.com/

Spring Time

I couldn't pass up this picture opportunity while out on the mower this week. Luckily I didn't run the little guy over! I just wish I would have had my better camera with me, but oh well, my cell phone takes decent pictures.

New Addition

Lately, Caleb's been a pretty good boy and he approached us one day almost begging to start looking for puppies.

"Pwweeeeaaaassee!!!" he said.


First we had to decide on a breed of dog that would be gentle with children and a good family dog. It didn't take us long to stick on an English Bulldog. Then we had to find a good breeder and the "perfect" dog. We looked for awhile, sending some emails and making some calls. Finally today we met with a nice family near Fort Dodge and picked up the newest addition to our family!

We are proud to present our new puppy!


He will be a big boy when he gets older. He's already pretty thick and has outstanding bulldog features. He's bonded with Caleb, as they have been playing outside and wrestling all afternoon.


The family we got him from named him "Fat Louie" when he was born, and we have been kicking around names all weekend, finding it hard to settle on one. For now, we are trying out the name "Sarge" as we think it fits him. But don't be surprised if in a day or two you see another post with a new name! But by week's end, we'll have a permanent name picked out for the little guy.