Every Christmas Eve we spend with my family in Ohio. The night is filled with Polka's, carols, singing Happy Birthday to Jesus, gifts, good food, and wonderful memories. This year was no different except that Caleb was involved in much of the festivities!! Here is a video of Caleb dancing the night away and my Uncle Ron showing him some of his moves!!
Caleb with "Grandma She She"
Grandma P teaching Caleb how to cook!
My wonderful work friends @ Tara's House!!
My sister and I with our prego bellies!
Christmas at Grandma's
We took Caleb and Lia to a Candyland exhibit....he was very curious!
Little Lia enjoying the display!
Caleb trying to figure out how they got all this cotton candy in here.... :)
Caleb Jay Loves Christmas!!!
This past weekend was Christmas with the Taflinger Family since we will be heading home to Ohio for the Paolone Christmas this week. Here is Caleb in his diaper [are you surprised?] helping Aunt BZ open her gifts!!
Sweet Landen in his Santa outfit from Aunt Dawn!
The Taflinger Family at the grand opening of Kokomo First Church of God!
One sock on, one sock off....look at the face- a bit mischievous!
Our friend Jon, Caleb and Grandma Taf at Donkey Ball!
Caleb playing with Buster....he loves him!
Mama and Caleb at Taflinger Thanksgiving
Taflinger Children
Look at those lips!
Wearing his Christmas sweater from Aunt Dawn!
Here's a video of Caleb laughing at dad [as usual] and then showing off some of his moves!! You can't see it very well but Caleb signed 'water' and is working on his animal sounds! Such a big boy!
Here I am with my 33 week belly...I can't believe there is only ~7 more weeks until we are able to meet and hold Micah! Today as I was bathing Caleb I was overwhelmed with gratitude!! I cherish our moments together and have even valued them more knowing that once Micah is born, our attention will be divided between the two boys. 
I think that Caleb snatched Lia's pill box filled with goldfish away from her....still working on sharing!
Aunt/Doula getting ready to take Caleb out in the snow!
Caleb at the Play Zone....hiding from Daddy!
What a snuggle bunny!!
Papa P just gave a cranberry...SOUR!
What a silly face
Uncle Mike holding up Caleb by his pants.... :)
Lovely Lia Joy was dedicated this past week at church. Here she is with her two aunts and one great aunt!!!
The family made homemade ravioli over Thanksgiving...here is some before they were sauced!!
Papa P built Caleb a fort!!
Aunt Linny put some glasses on Caleb!! What a stud!Caleb is attempting to give Daddy his "Icee".... he apparently thought it was hilarious that Travis didn't want his chewed ice!
Well our little man popped another tooth today- making his grand total eight teeth! This has allowed him to eat more 'human food.' I can now hand him an entire apple or plum and this tasty delight will keep him entertained for long periods of time as he learns how to use his new enamels!
I had my 30 week appointment this week and everything looks good. Micah John continues to be very active with a healthy heartbeat of 144.
The Lord has been recently teaching me about discipline [both for my life and as I begin to train Caleb]. The verse that I am meditating upon is: Hebrews 12:10-11...
"...No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful [Caleb learns this principle everyday!]. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it [Oh Lord, bring on the harvest!! :) ]."
I am reading the book, "Feminine Appeal- Seven Virtues of a Godly Wife and Mother" and C. Mahonely has this to say regarding discipline: "Scripture says the avoidance of discipline is an expression of hate, not love (Proverbs 13:24). Far better that children should cry under healthful correction, than that parents should afterwards cry under the bitter fruit to themselves and children, of neglected discipline." She goes on to say that to neglect proper discipline is a selfish and lazy act of the parent!
Love you!!
~Taflingers
Close up...Caleb with a mouth full of grapes!
Caleb Stew: A little milk, a sweet boy, a pinch of energy, and a whole lot of LOVE!!!
Just playing in his pot!
Caleb and Mommy enjoying a snack
29 weeks!Caleb is just so sweet!! Every time I explain to him that we are having a baby he comes over and pushes on my bellybutton as if he's trying to touch Micah John!
Recently I started thinking about what Caleb and I can do during these upcoming cold winter months... I discovered that Indiana University Kokomo offers Activity Days for children Calebs' age!! Today I took him to the college and he colored, played with playdough [which he thought was delicious], built a Lego car, and read several stories! Between the Activities Days and his book club I think we'll make it!!
Caleb Jay had his 15 month appointment and everything looks great. He is completely off the bottle and eating good...however, it wouldn't hurt if he gained some more weight. My doctor also told me that it would be great if I gained some more weight with this pregnancy so Caleb and I are both taking our Ensure and Pedisure but really, I've come to accept our size and am not worried :)
Micah John is much more active in the womb than Caleb was but I enjoy the constant movement! Thank you Lord for our boys, continue to keep them safe and healthy!
~Taflingers
"Mom, I love sharing my toys with our neighbors!"
Playing in the sink
"Uh mom....Devante' won't let me go!"
Lisa with her 28 week belly!
This past weekend we went up to Valpraiso, IN to a wonderful Bed and Breakfast. Here we are enjoying a late night snack in their cafe'.
On the grounds.....
A beautiful picture of the Bed and Breakfast!!
