Soup served hot

Calvin is so adorable.  It has been so much fun watching him grow and learn the last 6 months. It is truly amazing how different he's become in only a few months!  He weighs just over 17 pounds, and measures 26 inches, now.  He has two lower teeth, can mostly keep himself upright when sitting, and rolls over when it suits him.  He grabs everything, exploring his world by putting anything he can in his mouth.  He's ticklish and will laugh and giggle until it hurts.  Getting around in the car is a mixed bag.  But once somewhere new, Calvin is always happy to look around and see new things.

The biggest event, outside of Calvin's birth, for Jenn and I was in October.  Jenn flew out to Illinois with Calvin to visit friends and family for two weeks.  Jenn had lots of fun showing off Calvin to everyone.  I took this time to go on my yearly hunting trip.  Hunting this year was extremely boring, with no one in our group harvesting any animals.  The only exciting thing was my hunting buddy's new ATV toy.

I'm looking forward to next year.  When the snow melts and the hiking trails start opening, I have every intention of getting Calvin acquainted with the mountains.  I have been carrying Calvin on most of my Kodo walks.  Doing this routinely early on has been the best way to work up to next year's hiking plans.

We also have a family reunion to attend next year.  The road trip should be interesting and memorable.  We'll have lots of fun showing off Calvin again!

Thanks for visiting our website.  Be sure to look at our photo albums while your here, and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Our family,

Chad, Jenn, and Calvin

Calvin was born at 9pm, Tuesday, June 10, 2008 with a weight of 7lbs 8oz and measuring 21" long.  Momma and Baby are both doing great!

Thank you, everyone, for all your thoughts and prayers the past 9 months!

Then, after what seemed like weeks at the hospital, they let us take our little Calvin for his first car ride home.