Todd's Tatler

Uco Chwis and At Bwidgy

9:47 PM by Amanda

My brother stayed with us for a little over a day before going into the MTC back in August. Even though it was a short visit, "Uco Chwis" made a big impression on Caleb because whenever we mention the MTC, Caleb asks if we're going to see him!

My sister flew out with him and stayed a few weeks before we drove her up to BYU-I. Caleb enjoyed having his aunt to entertain him. They had regular dance parties...

And even decorated a birthday cake for me!

But as much as he enjoyed her visit, I think Caleb enjoyed the trip to Idaho even more! Not only did Aunt Bridgy keep him awake for the entire 6 hour drive to Rexburg...

...but he got new Hot Wheels and a queen size bed all to himself!

Pronunciation

9:40 PM by Amanda

Caleb can properly pronounce this word now, but our practice sessions were funny. I kind of think he was playing with us though...

BYU Homecoming

9:27 PM by Amanda

We took Caleb to the parade again this year!

Todd should be proud of how well he's brainwashed our 2 year old. He is completely star-struck with Cosmo! As the van (pictured below) was in front of us, Cosmo spotted Caleb and pointed at him. Caleb, who was waving, froze. His jaw dropped. And then he breathlessly exclaimed, "It's Cosmo!"

Once again, Caleb enjoyed the swing kids and folk dancers.

Caleb is practicing

10:46 AM by Amanda

Last Friday

9:49 PM by Amanda

We started our day having some gentle fun with cousin Toria! It was such a nice way to start the day. Caleb spent about 5 minutes rocking her car seat singing, "Hi baby Toria, hi baby Toria." When that got old, he insisted they finish the last 15 minutes of Sesame Street together:

Caleb making sure Victoria is watching

When that was done, Victoria started to fuss a little (I don't blame her, I wouldn't want to be in a car seat that long either). Caleb put his face inches away from her nose, hands on his hips and said, "NO crying. I said NO crying," in a very stern 2 year old tone. Surprisingly, it worked! She thought he was funny.

A little later, we went to our neighbor's birthday party. Victoria was such a good sport. I think she enjoyed watching all those kids in the pool. Anyway, I borrowed these pictures from my neighbor's blog:

Caleb holding onto a girl's legs and screaming
because his best friend pushed him into the pool

Caleb trying to blow out the birthday candles through his
teeth because Adam wasn't interested in doing it for himself

Dance

2:11 PM by Amanda

During Toria's baby blessing after-party, a few of Aunt Caprise's cousins taught Caleb a Tongan dance. This happens to be one of his absolute favorite videos of himself right now.

Cousin Victoria!

11:01 AM by Amanda

Aunt Caprise brough Victoria, or "baby Toria" as Caleb says, to come visit us for the first time. Caleb woke up from his nap while they were here, and instead of the usual "Hi Mommy" or crying, he yelled, "Aat Capise!" It was all happiness and excitement until he realized Victoria was fussy. He kept his distance at first...