Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Caleb turned 9!

Caleb was a 4th of July baby. So that makes the 4th even more special. We have often said that he is our "little firecracker". And that really is true. Since this year we were on vacation during Caleb's birthday - we let him decide whether to be gone one more night or celebrate at home. He chose to stay gone. So we finished our trip close to home in Galena. The hotel has a nice waterslide, an arcade and so many other things to do there - if you have the time. Everyone really wanted to swim and enjoy that cool slide - so that's what we did. We made it to the fireworks, too! Although, we were tempted to stay and swim. Before our trip, Rick took Caleb to buy his first sword. He also recieved some old cars & a truck, a bouncy ball pogo stick type toy, Roy Roger CD & DVD, a wooden box that locks, an old record player, and some cash. Caleb is a simple kind of kid (BUT. . . picky) has tons of cute freckles, strawberry blonde hair, can be loving, funny, sensitive, has a tenderheart and a strong will. He would love to be 72 and hang out with Grandpa all of the time. We are thankful for him and can't wait to see how God uses his life.

Happy Birthday, Caleb!

3 comments:

Ann-Marie said...

Happy birthday, Caleb!

I remember when we thought he was going to be a girl...I think that may have been the biggest family surprise, ever! Grandma loves telling that story.

Ann-Marie said...

Wait, wait, wait...or was that Jacob? Oops...wrong one! Proves how much I pay attention.

Still, I remember being so happy Caleb was born and Megan had a little brother!

Juliet said...

What a fun birthday! I know someone who also spoiled besides my daughter! Breakfast in Bed WOW! I don't remember doing that for my one and only. Way to go Caleb.