3 degrees

I wanted to add this conversation between the missionaries and Caleb, to the blogging world:
(In reference to the 3 degrees of Glory; the sun is the Celestial world, the moon is the Terrestrial world, and the star is the telestial world.)

Missionaries: So, Caleb, when you go to heaven after you die, do you want to go to the sun?

Caleb: "No. The sun is hot!"

Missionaries: "Well, we don't actually mean that you would live on the sun. But you want to go to the highest kingdom right?"

Caleb: Blank stare.

Missionaries: "Wouldn't you rather go to the sun than the star?"

Caleb: "The sun is a star."

He's right you know.

We have a friend named Ollie who builds telescopes. He even used to map spots for lunar landings. He is wonderful and sweet and reminds me of my brilliant grandfather. Anyway, he is Caleb's new best friend and invited us all over for root beer floats and some moon viewing. Caleb was so excited and his face was the picture of joy when he saw his first crater. He was thrilled and kept yelling, "Mommy, I see the moon!" I don't think he was was the only one having fun!

Boys will be Boys

One thing that I really love about Missouri is the wildlife. Last night we went to a birthday party at a park by our house. It has a huge pond with frogs galore. Anyway, on the way home I asked Caleb if he had fun. These are his words: "Yah. I just played with Dillon. We caught little frogs, and we did bury them!" Hmmmm....

1,2,3,4,5...

The missionaries came over last night and taught the plan of salvation to Caleb using sidewalk chalk. Well, if you break out the chalk, you gotta draw a hopscotch and Caleb's getting good!

I scream You scream

Jake is starting to really exhibit his silly personality. He loves to scream and he loves attention.

A few photos I love- see post to follow!

Happy Birthday David

For David's birthday this year, we went to the zoo. It was a beautiful Saturday and we were so excited to be doing something relaxing and fun after all of the moving whirlwind. Here he is in front of the entrance before going inside. Little did he know that after about 45 minutes and one puke all over him later, this would be him:

Toting Caleb all the way back up the hill to the car. Happy Birthday David! Hopefully next year will be better.

First Dum-Dum

Jake sure enjoyed the St. Louis City parade. We decided to go at the last minute and ended up mooching our friends stroller so that Jake could have some shade. We gave him his first sucker to munch on in hopes that he would cut some more of his teeth. No new teeth and a sticky child later, we left the parade for some rest and relaxation. Thanks Doug for the photos! In all the rush, we didn't grab our camera. He took some great shots, don't you think!

Oh Beautiful For Spacious Skies

For the Fourth of July this year we went to Twin Oaks Park for a picnic and fireworks. It totally felt small town to me, but in a really good way. The people were friendly, the music was great, the food was good and the fireworks were fantastic! It was a little "Stars Hollowish" if any of you have seen Gilmore Girls, and we loved it! We went with our new next-door-neighbors and Caleb had so much fun. Here's Caleb, our neighbor Cameron, and her cousin Gabby.
Caleb dancing with three girls? Oh yeah! This kid will be a heart breaker! The band was awesome! They played a whole bunch of big-band stuff and a lot of other stuff with a good beat. We got rained on for part of the time, so we all just danced under the pavilion until it stopped!
David went early and set up our blankets right in front. The view was great!
Here's David rocking out to one of the songs the band was playing.
We all loved the fireworks with the exception of Jakey. He was absolutely terrified and I spent some time standing in the back with him trying to calm him down. He was so exhausted that he fell asleep in my arms and I got to watch the show. Caleb spent the whole show, and for about 20 minutes before, with his fingers in his ears. He hates how loud it is, but copes the only way he knows how. He had a good time though and can't wait to go again next year. Thanks Twin Oaks, and we'll see you next year!