Going Home

This is an old video from the day we brought Cal home - October 27th.

Porky Pig

This week's weight check has Cal weighing in at a whopping 9 pounds.  I inquired about when we would be starting the Karo syrup.  At this point, the doctor doesn't think that is something we need to do for several reasons - he's not losing weight, it can cause diarrhea, and it has been linked to food allergies.  Basically, she said he's probably just not going to be one of those round babies.
I think the real reason they are having us do these weight checks is that the nurses are in love with Cal.  They get so excited when we come in and everyone gathers around to say hello.  The doctor always stops by, too.  Today, Cal grabbed onto her finger and did not want to let go!

New Pics

Mom, what in the world is this thing?  Get me out now!

All bundled up for this frigid weather.

Maybe this isn't as bad as I thought at first.

Took this one while I was hanging out with Grams today.

Chunky Monkey

Calvin went in for his weight check today.  He managed not to tinkle on the scale this time so that's an improvement!  Anyway, our little chunker is now weighing in at 8 pounds 12 ounces.  He will go back for weekly weight checks.  As he is still gaining, Dr. Barghava says we can just proceed as normal.  If we need to in the future, she'll have us start putting Karo syrup in his bottles.  I'd never heard of that!

I am Marching in the Light of God

January 2nd was a big day for our family.  First, Andy and Jesica were officially married in the church.  Then, the whole family received a blessing on the adoption.  And, finally, Cal received his first sacrament, baptism.  Friends and family joined us at the church and then at the house afterward for some refreshments.

The happy couple

Waiting for my big moment

Do we look nervous?

Adoption blessing

Baptism

A private moment with Father Richard

My parents

Andy's parents

Godparents, Carrie and Ben

What's up with Cal lately?

I've been able to find my fists on a semi-regular basis these days and seem to enjoy chowing down.

Here I am hanging out in my first pair of jeans.  I like to think that my look is an inspiration to fashionable babies everywhere.

Christmas, Take Two

I'm a bit late in updating - on December 27th we headed up to Berne for Christmas with the Foxes.

I was taking a little nap while everyone else had brunch.

Grant is one relaxed little guy!

Grandma got me my very own stocking.

Uh-oh.  More clothes that mommy has to hide!

Watching the Colts game, such as it was.

Goodbye, Christmas.  See you next year!