A Growing Boy and Weather Changes

I took Caleb to the doctor yesterday for his 4 month checkup and vaccinations.  He is such a big boy.  He is in the 95th percentile on weight and off the charts on height!! 

He weighed in at 17 lbs 12.6 oz and is now 27 1/4 inches long!  We are going to have a tall boy on our hands.  My dad's dream of a 6'5" left handed Cardinals pitcher just might come true! 

Caleb also got his vaccines yesterday and hated the shots.  As a mamma, I can't stand to see my little one in pain.  His face was so pitiful when it scrunched up and the tears started flowing.  Poor thing!

Our weather is starting to change here in St. Louis.  The cold fall weather is setting in FINALLY!  I do enjoy the cold weather until Christmas.  After that, I'm ready for spring again!  Too bad St. Louis likes the cold weather through March and sometimes into April! BOO!  St. Louis and I are just not meshing on this weather aspect!

We are preparing for Thanksgiving next week that we will host at our home with both sides of our families attending!  I'm very much looking forward to having everyone in our home for this wonderful holiday.  I do believe Thanksgiving has become one of my favorite holidays.  I love that its a time to count all of our blessings (and there are many!) and to be Thankful for what God has given us.  It's also one of the few holidays when gifts are not a requirement, which I love! We are cutting back on Christmas gifts this year.  I think Christmas has gotten way out of control in our "consumeristic" society. We are going with more homemade gifts this year for everyone.  My husband and I set a $25 limit for each other and we are trying to see how much (mostly homemade) we can give to other for just $25!  It's actually become a game and is quite fun to try to outdo the other! ;)

Anyway, I hope you have a lovely week wherever you are.  If your weather is cooling down, don't be sad.  Enjoy the crisp fall air and take a walk with your family or just enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate inside will reading a book. 

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Kaitlin