Caleb James

He is the boy we didn't know that we'd ever have but desperately wanted. He is the boy we nearly lost before he could be taken out of my womb but was miraculously protected. He is the boy that changed life as we knew it. Caleb James. 6 years later, I still love the sound of his name. There is so much to love about this boy. He is bright, kind, happy, talkative, energetic and feisty. He loves to play with his brother, his Papa, Mama or just about anyone else who he can engage. He loves to do Tae Kwon Do with his Papa. He loves to play with his legos and train tracks. He loves to draw, fingerpaint, make costumes and dress up. He pretty much loves life.

Over the past few years it has been pure joy to watch our boy grow from infant to toddler to preschooler and now to a truly "big boy". This past year has had some very important and life changing events for Caleb. In September, he started kindergarten. He has loved doing his school at home and has learned to read, write, do simple math, and begun to understand a lot about the world around him.  He earned his yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do which made us both beam with pride. He has continued to learn what it means to be a big brother, and while there are frequent clashes, he is often heard saying to Noah, "Come on, bud, lets go play!" There is no doubt, though, that the most precious development in his life this year was his decision to ask Jesus Christ to live in his heart. We have prayed since before he was born that he would have a meaningful, personal relationship with the Lord and it was absolutely precious to witness that happen. 

Caleb, your Papa and I love you more than you could ever imagine and are so proud to be your parents. We are so grateful to get to raise you and help shape you into the Godly young man you were meant to be.  With all my love, Mama.