fishing trip

This past weekend we took Baby Calvie on his very first fishing trip.  Jake rigged us up two poles and within minutes we had a couple bites.  When we pulled our first one in, Cal wasnt quite sure what to think of this new creature that he had never before seen.  He ended up loving it!!!!

 I love Jake's intense face and Cal's "are you kidding me" face :)

All in all, Cal's first fishing trip was a fun success!

Blessing day

On July 8th we finally gave Calvin a blessing. We waited until July so all my family could be there. Jake joked that Cal would be old enough to give his own blessing...but we are glad we waited. Everything turned out perfect!! It was such a special day. Jake gave a beautiful blessing and Calvin was an angel. I was told by my brothers and others in the circle that during the blessing Calvin tried doing sit ups and played with his shirt showing off his cute belly to all the men. Afterwards we had everyone over to our house for a brunch. It was such a great day!

footprints

We had big plans for our huge weed-filled backyard this summer, but time has been slipping through our finger tips and we haven't done much. (more yard means more yard work...right? - Maybe that is why we are hesitating). We did manage however to lay some cement for a back patio and while it was still wet we let the bubbster make his mark with his tiny feet. He thought it was pretty funny. We enjoyed ourselves too-He's got some pretty cute and ticklish bubble toes.

                                                  Time to wash off all that cement!

four months

Calvin Jacob is 4 months! I can't believe how fast this boy is growing. I know every parent says that... but it is true! He is getting so big! He is such a flirt and smiles at everyone. We adore him to pieces and of course can't imagine life without him! I remember thinking how far away July sounded those first few nights home from the hospital, but these last few months have honestly just flown by. Although the sleeping situation hasn't gotten much better I wouldn't trade my life for anything. I knew I always wanted to be a mom and although I didn't expect it to be this hard, I also didn't think it would be this much fun either. I love my family.

At four months Calvin is rolling over, playing with toys, and has the cutest laugh and chuckle. When he laughs so hard he usually gets the hiccups. He has such a sweet spirit and a tender heart. He is a little social butterfly and loves people. He mimics your face and if you look at him with a worried expression he looks right back at you concerned. It is so darling. I just stare at this cute kid every day and wonder how I got so lucky. He is such a miracle in our lives. I am truly blessed.

happenings in the hoyt household

Here in the Hoyt Household we have all taken turns being sick and we are hoping we can avoid antibiotics for a long time! Other than all of the trips we've taken to the doctor and pediatrician we have enjoyed all the fun things that come along with Spring. Calvin is growing bigger every day and we are completely smitten with that cute boy! We love his smiles and coos. He is such a joy and we are learning so much daily. 

When he was five weeks old, we got his picture taken. Here are a few of our favorites...

We are looking forward to a fun summer!