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While I've been busy chronicling our adventures around the world, Mr. Caleb had a birthday!  Although I haven't posted about it until now, it certainly did not go unnoticed around here.  Big C turned 7 years old. 

On the 22nd, his actual b'day, I took him to lunch at Double Dip for his favorite frito chili pie and a shake.  Love that place!  I got my favorite – the chicken salad on croissant with a limeade, because afterall I gave birth to that big ol' cute head 7 years ago and deserve a little celebrating of my own!  I have come to believe, despite Disney World's claim otherwise, that Double Dip (our local frozen custard, privately owned, cute as a button shop) might just be the "happiest place on earth". 

Then that night I made his favorite dinner…chicken parmesan with strawberry soup for dessert.  And that's when he got his new PET…yes, PET.  I can hardly believe it myself.  More on that in the next post.

Later in the week, on Saturday night, we had a big family Star Wars party…Caleb has a minor obsession with Star Wars.  Uncles, aunts, cousins, grandparents, great-grandparents…what a way to celebrate!  He loved all of the attention and celebrating.  Thank you to those who came!

Derek did it again – wowing everyone with his mad cake (i.e. brownie) skills…this time in the form of Chewbacca.

In the spirit of counting blessings, here are 7 things that I love about Caleb:

1.  He's a peacemaker…he's sensitive to other people's needs and quick to help and assist when he sees a need.

2.  He's a friend to everyone – easy to get along with, pleasant and friendly.

3.  He's so darn witty – this kid cracks me up with the smart and funny things that come out of his mouth.  And his timing is impeccable.

4.  He still loves to cuddle (we call it 'snuggle' around here) and gives the best hugs (a tight squeeze).  He loves for me to lay with him at night and scratch his back.  And he's still quick to reach for my hand when we're walking somewhere.

5.  He's complimentary.  He will always notice my clothes or my hair or when I cook a nice dish and compliment it.  Such a charmer.

6.  His laugh – so contagious and fun.

7.  His overall easy nature.  He was a tough baby – his acid reflux made the first year tough!  But as a toddler, and even now, he was just so easy to parent and have around.  I'm grateful for that.  Is he as stubborn as an ox?  YES!  But there's something fun about that too.

We love you, Caleb!