New Blog - change your links

We are going to move the blog, retiring babycavin.blogspot.com and moving to goteamcavin.blogspot.com. The reason for this is because we want the blog to represent the whole family, and not just a place where we post pics of Sam. We will hopefully be able to keep you all updated on everything else that is going on with us. So, babycavin will still be around for you go back and look at, but all new posts will be on goteamcavin. Hope you like it.

Susu & Grandad are in town

We've been having fun with Susu this past week. Here are some photos to document the visit. Alan just got in town tonight, so we'll probably add photos to this album by Sunday.



I apologize for the barrage of photos that are coming at you tonight. I've been meaning to put these out for several weeks, then my computer crashed (with some photos that I didn't have anywhere else). Once we recovered the photos I wanted to get them posted without delay.

Easter Camping Trip

To celebrate Easter we met up with Grammy & Grandy at Lake Somerville State Park which is just 30 minutes down the road. We had a great time sailing and relaxing; I got to go trail running; we took our camping palace for her inaugural trip; Sam got some sun on all his 2000 parts; we dyed Easter eggs; visited with Sherry & Darrow; and then had an Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning. It was a great way to celebrate.
In all that fun somehow we didn't get any good pictures of Mom & Robert, I mean Grammy & Grandy. I'll try to get some more from them.
I have to say that I really like going to a sunrise service on Easter morning - maybe next year. Our church meets on Sunday evenings, but there is something really special and wonderful about greeting one another with "He is risen!" and receiving a warm "He is risen, indeed!" Nonetheless - He is risen!

Drew's Soccer Game

Drew had a soccer game the day after he got back from California. Sam & I had lots of fun cheering. Go Scrubs!

I'll add more action shots from the game later. They're on the other computer.

Spring Break Visit with Family

While Drew was in California leading a surfing trip for TAMU Outdoors, Sam & I went to visit family in the Dallas area. We spent Wednesday night with Brett & Julie, then Thursday night with KK & Pops, spent the day with Gran & Pa and finally spent Friday night with Grammy & Grandy (Mom & Robert). Some how we didn't get any photos with Brett & Julie or with Gran & Pa. Bummer! We had a great time seeing everyone - thanks for hosting us!

Snow in College Station

Have a look at this!



And a photo of Drew and Danny heading out to workout in the white stuff. (Don't they look tough?)

Visiting Che & Nila

Last weekend Sam & I flew out to Arizona to visit Dad & Phoebe. Melissa, Adam, Elijah & 3 week old Collier also flew out, so I've finally gotten to meet our new nephew! While we were there, we decided that the boys will call them Che & Nila (I'm not sure about the spelling - Phoebe will you tell me the correct spelling, please?). These are the Navajo language (Diné Bizaad) words for grandfather & grandmother. We are really excited to honor Phoebe's heritage in this way.

Here are some photos from the trip. Phoebe's birthday was on the 29th, so we celebrated her "8th" birthday. When Phoebe's mom called, we found out that it was actually her 9th birthday - oops!

What did George Bush ever do for me?

Don't worry, this is not a political rant, but I did want to show off the new tent/garage that we bought with the money that Jorge Bush's government gave us back this year. It's huge, as you can see. We could quite literally park our car in it. We bought this with the hopes that it would provide years of family camping fun. It's big enough for us, at least 2 pack and plays, and the dogs, or 5-6 adults. We plan on testing it out after spring break, we'll share more photos then.

Letter from the Graces

Our Dear Friends and Family,
This email has taken far too long to reach y'all, but I believe the delay speaks of the business of our new life as a family of four. Collier Conlon Grace joined us at 4:23 am on February the 8th after much, much anticipation. The labor was very quick, so quick in fact that it caused bruising on his face giving him Jaundice. Otherwise,he was a completely healthy baby. We spent four days in the hospital. Collier spent most of the time on a lighted electric blue blanket in order to reduce the amount of Jaundice in his system. He also spent time in the nursery under various other lights and had many blood tests taken.Thank the Lord that infants sleep so much of the time! It is so good to have him home and healthy.
We are all adjusting well. Adam and I feel amazed that we have two baby boys. How is it that you fall instantly in love with this baby that you've only known for moments, just as in love as the baby you've cuddled for 17 months? It just speaks of God's infinite wisdom how he just multiplies the amount of love one person can give. Elijah hasn't shown any signs of jealousy. While I nurse, he often times comes up and really gently rests his head on Collier's giving him a little snuggle. When I'm changing Collier's diaper, Elijah will sometimes grab a wipey and clean off his face or his blanket. It's sooo precious.
Thank you for your prayers and for the many meals that have been brought to us. And thank you Mom, Robert, Judie, and Dan for loving on Elijah while we were in the hospital.
We love you all very much,

The Graces

13 month stats

With all the excitement for Collier's arrival a couple of weeks back, I forgot to post Sam's 13 month check up statistics. This visit was supposed to be at one year, but the doctor had to be out; thus the 13 month mark.

Sam weighed in at (sounds like a little boxer, doesn't he) 21lb, 13oz. He didn't quite triple his weight like I've heard is the goal. But who cares! How in the world are you going to make your kid gain a certain number of pounds or inches anyway? Sam gets lots of good food, hours of loving attention and more dirt & dog hair in his diet than most kids his age. That's good enough for us.

He's also 29 1/2 inches long and has about 8 teeth these days. I say about because one of those is a molar and it's not all the way through yet.

And just last night he started wearing his 12-18 month pjs. He looked so cute in the brown puppy ones. Thanks Su-su! We roll up his pants and I think shorts are going to look more like capris, but overall 12-18 months are the thing. Except shoes, of course - this boy is a Morris (my maiden name) when it comes to his feet. Size 6 (18-24 months) is not far away. To be fair, that's not so much due to length as to thickness.

So those are the stats. They all add up to one happy kiddo!