Caleb turns 4!!!

Caleb wanted to have a pool party for his birthday... and he picked a few of his friends (and a few of Josh's friends, who he considers to be his friends too), to come to the pool and celebrate his birthday. That morning, we woke up to cloudy skies with a 60% chance of rain and thunder storms. He said a prayer that morning that it wouldn't rain and thunder so he could go to the pool for his party. As the day went on, the forecast was looking much better and we decided to go ahead with the party. But by the time I loaded up the car and drove over to the pool to set up, the pool was closed because they heard thunder.

So back to our house we go... and I threw together a mini pool party (thanks to the help of our friend's kiddie pool) and the sprinkler! At one point, there was crashing thunder and pouring rain... but I think that added to the excitement, and the kids seemed to have fun despite me stressing!






Sunday was his actual birthday, and so after dinner, Grandma and Grandpa Trentadue and aunts and future uncles came over to celebrate! Caleb entertained everyone with his dancing abilities, and then we had some more Sponge Bob Cake and opened presents! He got some little fireworks and GiJoe's and Better Batter Baseball! We went outside to try out the baseball, and he has quite the swing!

For any baseball lovers out there... Better Batter Baseball is a fun little toy! You push a button and it automatically puts the ball on the end of a lever... so you can hit it right outta the park! Here's a link, if you're interested!

VA Beach

We've made 2 little day trips to Virginia Beach over the past couple weeks... and the boys have loved it! Josh and Mike spend most of the time body surfing and boogie boarding... Caleb stays close to the beach and rolls around in the waves... and Brooks and me sit in the shade under the umbrella and people watch, although occasionally he does like to "walk" around in the sand.

Josh FINALLY lost that front tooth!

I don't know what it is with Josh and wiggling those teeth... but he doesn't like to do it! Basically what ends up happening, is the permanent tooth comes in and pushes the baby tooth out of the way, turning the baby tooth into a weird SNAGGLE tooth! It's really weird to say the least... but Josh thought it was funny to close his mouth and let that weird tooth protrude from his lips...gross! Here's a serious close-up of the big tooth coming through with baby tooth still in place!

But luckily, with a little help from Dad, the baby tooth finally came out! And now Josh won't be toothless for long, because that big tooth is well on it's way out! phew!

Calebisms...

Caleb is at the time in his little life where he says the funniest things. The other day he asked if he could go outside and ride his scooter in the "Coleman-sac". For those of you who may not be familiar with this term... it's the circular patch of pavement in front of Coleman's house. It makes sense... Coleman is the little neighbor boy that lives at the bottom of the cul-de-sac...go figure!

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Today I was asking if Caleb if he wanted to play soccer this fall. "No, I want to stay with you!" I asked him if he wanted to play baseball. "No, I don't think so." So then I asked him what sport he really wanted to play. "I want to play bowling... because that is really cool!"

Ahhh, Caleb, we love you!

Trentadue Tater Tots

Josh made this little display the other day.

pictured from left to right: Mike, KaLisi, Josh, Caleb and Brooks
There's a few minor details that he was sure to point out... Mike has a cel phone in his hand... I have earrings... Josh has a handful of money... Caleb has girl eyes... Brooks is sticking out his tongue because he likes to spit!

The only girl I like is YOU!

The other night, I was teasing Caleb. It's actually something my uncles used to do to me all the time.... tickle me on the knees and tell me if I laughed, then that means I liked the boys.

So I had Caleb in a hold and was tickling him ALL OVER and told him if he laughed then it meant it he liked the girls!
And he said, "No, I don't like the girls!"

Me: "But Caleb, you're laughing so hard... that means you like the girls!"

Caleb: "No, because the only girl I like is MOM!"

Aaaahhhh... That's the most romantic thing I've heard in awhile!

Just a little update...

Summer is sure flying by! I can't believe it's August already! We've pretty much been living at the pool this summer... When I ask them what they want to do each day, they ALWAYS say "GO TO THE POOL!" And it also works out nicely if they are not obeying, I have something to take away... I know, I know... I'm so mean!

Here's a little update on each of the boys...



Josh has lost 4 teeth so far, and he has loose teeth all over the place, but he doesn't like to wiggle them! So they hang on for dear life for months! When I asked him why he won't let me pull them, he admitted that he was worried that he wouldn't have any teeth at all. He prefers to have them come out on their own, which basically looks like his front tooth is growing straight out horizontally, and all twisted! It's interesting to say the least! He also is enjoying reading chapter books all on his own! And he absolutely loves to have play dates with friends, and is always asking who he can play with that day! He recently developed a love affair with laser tag, when he was introduced to it at a birthday party. It's all he can talk about! And he is also a great big brother and helps me out tremendously! A couple times a week he will clean the garage all on his own so that's it's easier to get around in there... and just today he rearranged the family room so that it makes a better "playroom" for Brooks. He even constructed a new "gate" to keep Brooks better contained! And he is such a good example to Caleb, teaching him the dos and dont's of hitting a baseball, riding a scooter, catching fireflies, etc! He is such a fun kid!



Caleb has recently learned to ride a razor scooter, and goes up and down the driveway for hours! He loves to draw sidewalk chalk roads all over the driveway, complete with parking spaces, restaurants and gas stations! He has also learned the value of money, and is doing chores along with Josh to earn stars, to get paid with real money. He also likes to "read" books... and wants me to read a line at a time so he can repeat it like he's really reading. This takes a long time, but it is worth it to hear his little voice. He is so cuddly and lovable, and wants to hug on Brooks all the time, which often results in serious protests on Brooks' part... but it usually doesn't stop Caleb! He also has a laugh that is very contagious. There have been several times where he started laughing and something, and just the mere sound of his laugh makes me start laughing too... sometimes during the most inappropriate times, like during family prayer! He has a cute little sense of humor that is beyond his years, and he is fun to play with and watch! (and yes, he's wearing his Christmas jammies in July!)



Brooks is our little bundle and we all just love him to death! He has recently started standing up to things, and takes little steps to get where he wants to go. He's also a little grunter (from birth)... especially if he does anything strenuous. We call him a little grizzly bear! And believe or not, he actually has a little sense of humor too! He appreciates a good laugh, and all it takes is to hear us laughing, and he starts laughing too! He has learned to clap, feed himself (finger foods, of course), drink from a sippy cup (all by himself), and get his way! He knows how to scream and arch his back when something gets taken away, and he remembers it for a long time before he's distracted! Whenever he hears music of any kind, he starts singing his heart out... it's especially funny during church! There's something about that organ that really gets him going! He's also, how you say, CHUBBY? Everyone who sees him comments on his rolls and creases... we've heard every nickname from "Little Michelin Man" to "Tootsie Roll Arms". Either way, we think his are irresistible because they are golden brown on the outside and pure white on the inside... thanks to hours at the pool!

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