And Please Don't Let Mom and Dad...

We have recently struggled keeping Palmer in his bed at night.  So, Laura and I thought we came up with the perfect idea at bedtime tonight.  We told Palmer that if he didn't stay in his bed the snakes would get him.  I added the detail the snakes were under the beds and would come out if he got out of his bed.  I know, I know, really terrible. But, it gets better.

So we had our Bible reading time as a family and then started our prayer time.  Palmer prayed, "Thank you God and don't let the snakes get me!"  Caleb followed Palmer and prayed, "Don't let me have bad dreams, don't let me have bad think "abouts", and DON'T LET MOM AND DAD LIE ANYMORE!"

Well,  Mommy and Daddy got put in their place! And to add salt to the wound, the snake story didn't even work.  Palmer was up out of his bed as quick as we put him in it.  Our kids have a way of keeping us honest!  

Man Alive...Caleb is Turning 5!

As the old saying goes, "it seems like yesterday" when we were welcoming this little man into the world.  Now we will be celebrating his 5th birthday in a couple of weeks.  As if this isn't enough for Mom and Dad to take, Caleb will be starting kindergarden this July!  Yikes, it can't be!


Caleb has certainly provided much excitement and a few headaches over the past four, almost five, years.  But, every single moment with him is one that we cherrish.  He is an avid puzzle builder, and is already starting a life of diplomacy by pulling for any ACC team that one of his relatives likes.  This little "diplomat" recently wore a Clemson Tigers t-shirt over a UNC Tarheels t-shirt, just so he could "please" his Dad!  In the same spirit of pleasing, Caleb is always willing to share.  He's a special little dude!

Recently, Caleb has expierenced some health challenges that ended with a two-and-a-half day stay in the hospital. He has remained a champ through the whole ordeal.  Please remember him in your prayers.  We are still waiting on some final test results, but he appears to have turned the corner!  All smiles, screams, and energy now!  With the events of the past couple of months, we are hoping that Caleb has an awesome 5th birthday!

Happy Birthday Caleb!  We LOVE YOU!!!