Tennessee

Sometimes it will just hit me how much I love Tennessee. I love how it feels completely appropriate and just perfect to crank up the country music in my car as Caleb and I are driving through the green hills and trees. "I go baaaack! I go back..."

This video is of me horseback riding on Valentine's Day. It was such a wonderful idea to do that, Blakey! Thank you!

Valentines 2009

Valentine's Day this year was AWESOME! Our lil Saramarie was visiting, so she watched Caleb voluntarily (she even changed his diaper!!!!!!) while we went to Olive Garden for lunch and then we went HORSEBACK RIDING! I want a horse. I want one I want one I want one. Or two. Me needs them my precioussss. It was an incredible time, and so thoughtful and loving of Blake to plan. I loved every second of it. Blake also spent a great deal of time creating and putting together a fruit bouquet for me!!! He also got me flowers, a cute teddy, a hilarius balloon, a tiny box of chocolates, and wrote me a poem on a homemade card. Oh how much love I felt from him. He really out-did himself this year. I told him I want a fruit bouquet every year. I got Blake a bunch of candy he loves, a dart board, and baked two made-from-scratch fresh raspberry pies for him. We both gained at least 2 pounds. Happily.

Caleb was a happy part of our day as well. We gave him some things his grandma Haines got him for Valentine's day, including magnet letters for the fridge and a white and red stuffed puppy dog. We got him some foam letters for the bathtub and a balloon.

Until Valentines day, balloons were Caleb's worst enemy. He was unintentionally frightened by a gigantic bunch of pink and white balloons when he got surrounded by them once. Ever since, he'd see balloons at the grocery store and try to run away from them. Or, he'd point at them and give a face like, "I'm scared!!" So, for Valentines day we had a few balloons in the house. He warmed up to them and even started to beat them with his miniature baseball bat. His fear is over and now he calls them "Baaah--oo"s.

Caleb also got his Third Haircut this week. It went okay, but I think I am going to try to cut it myself next time. Just strip him down to a diaper, hand him a sucker, and go at it. I'll report with my luck when I do it!

HILARIOUS DIAPER COMMERCIAL

Seriously? I love this. LOL

Go STEELERS!!!

Okay so Sunday afternoon, 1 hour before the Superbowl, Blake and I decided that we are hardcore Steeler Fans! Woo!!! Go Steelers! Go team!

I love my Blakey!

What a wonderful week!

OH man. A lot of people told me my life was over when Caleb started "getting into things" or "moving around." I beg to differ!!! My life has begun!!

Caleb is so happy moving around all over the place. He loves discovering things and figuring things out. It's so cute to see him learn, and sometimes downright hilarious. He still loves mommy and daddy attention a LOT, but sometimes he will entertain himself for a little while as he discovers something new or just plays with a toy he loves.

I know, this seems cruel but I couldnt help myself. Who doesnt love a baby in a t-shirt and snow boots?!

Caleb loves his little red wagon he got for his birthday. Blake found out he'd actually lay in it a be still while he rode. It was funny seeing him just lay there!

PETAL PRINCESS BALL

Our ward had a primary activity for the girls and their daddy's. My dad called me that week and asked, "Will you go with me to the Petal Princess Ball?" He needed to go as Bishop, so why not take his daughter who is as old as a lot of the moms of the primary kids!?

I wore a paper tiara and did my hair and had glitter everywhere. It was so much fun. It was also such a wonderful time dancing with my dad and watching all the little girls dance with their dad's! What a great night!