3rd Annual Poker Tournament to Benefit Caleb's Crew

Last weekend Uncle Ryan hosted the 3rd Annual Poker Tournament for Caleb's Crew! About 40 people showed up, donating their buy-in and playing for some pretty amazing prized (all donated). It was tons of fun and I think Caleb picked up a new poker face :)

Caleb had a different idea of what to do with the poker table at first... eating dinner and playing legos.

The competition sizing each other up.

Caleb takes a moment to pretend he's Indiana Jones swinging on a rope.

The crowd getting some door prizes and meeting Caleb, the inspiration for the evening.

Time to play.

Caleb goes ALL IN!

We have a new chip leader.

Thank you Uncle Ryan and Auntie Cassie, for hosting such a wonderful event! We can't wait til next year.

Flying High

WEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Caleb's Commercial Debut

Last week we had an appointment scheduled for Caleb at the muscle disease clinic. At these appointments he is seen by a bunch of specialists (usually the neurologist, pulmonologist, orthopaedic surgeon, PT and OT) that monitor him and address any issues. A couple of weeks ago the San Diego MDA contacted us and said that the MDA was making a new NATIONAL commercial and would be in town filming, and would we mind if they filmed Caleb's Dr.'s appointment as part of the commercial? Of course we wouldn't mind.

So, at the appointment we got treated a little like movie stars - make-up and hair, and a wardrobe consult for both of us. Caleb was so funny about getting make-up - he kept asking if he was "pretty"? Anyway, it was fun to be part of the production, but it did make a long Dr.'s appointment even longer.

I'll keep you posted as to when the finished product will air. I think it will be on local stations around the time of the Telethon (Labor Day weekend).

Here are some pictures from the day... Mostly Caleb photography :)

Dr. Grosmann getting some make-up before our appt.

Harry, the Director

Some of the camera crew!

Now for the real appt. Checking Caleb's lung capacity.

Caleb with some of his fans!

Auntie Shana's (LAST) Graduation!!!

A little while ago Auntie Shana graduated (for the final time) from her pediatric residency in dental school. That's right... she was crazy enough to get a POST-doctorite. Unfortunately, UCLA is holding her diploma hostage until she completes another month or so of work in the clinic. We're still very happy for her for completing a full decade of schooling to complete her dream of becoming a pediatric dentist!

Caleb said he was surfing :)

Auntie Shana and her Posse

Sisters!

And the Caleb photography begins...

Who the heck is this guy? Caleb must've liked his hair.

Caleb's "Graduation"

Last week Caleb "graduated" from preschool, and is now officially a Kindergartener. Here are some pictures from the day.

Time for some Caleb photography

Apparently I'm not the only parent that gives her kid the camera to keep him occupied.

I think the teachers were ready for summer!

Double Digits!!!

This weekend Jeff and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary. That's right, we're officially in the double digits! Woohoo!!!

I thought it would be fitting to make a list of some of the things we have experienced in the last decade together.

• Doctorite in chiropractic;
• Master's in Speech Pathology
• bought our first house, which happened to be our 9th move as a couple;
• Jeff opening his own practice;
• Amy working for 2 different school districts, in 4 (soon to be 5) different schools;
• adopted a cat;
• adopted a cat for our cat;
• countless hair styles for Amy;
• bought and sold about 10 cars;
• had 2 cars totalled;
• an 8 week hospital stay;
• the birth of our first (and only thus far) child;
• got a diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy for Caleb;
• raised over $50,000 for the MDA;
• made countless connections with people in our community and realized how much support we are surrounded by constantly;
• Jeff and I are 10 years more connected as a couple and we are looking forward to a lifetime of anniversaries together!

San Diego City Chase, 2010

OK, I know this blog is mostly devoted to Caleb, but it's time for a little "& Company" post. Last weekend I participated in the San Diego City Chase with my friends Alicia, Crystal and Brook. It was SOOOO much fun!!! The event consisted of figuring out clues to go to multiple destinations all over downtown San Diego and complete a task at each destination. It was kind of like a big-kid scavenger hunt. To officially finish, you had to get 10 City Chase points.

Along the way we met up with John, a friend of Alicia's, who was completing the City Chase as part of a "bucket list" he created. It was so neat to be part of his journey, and gave us all a little extra motivation. Click here to visit his blog and read more about his "6 ft. above ground" endeavors.


Here's some video of John and Crystal pole dancing! So funny!

John and his City Chase partner finished the race, which was good cuz he actually got to check 2 things off his list. But, the rest of us didn't get the 10 points. Which means we'll have to try again next year!

Beach Days

We've had some fun lately at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. Here are some pictures capturing some of Caleb's favorite beach moments.

Swinging with Daddy

Family swing time

Kodak moment with Mommy

Racing down the hill with Daddy's help

Look how fast I can go!

Can we do that again?!

Time to recharge after all that racing.

Check out my popsicle.


Do you think this stick could be a light-saber?

Time to relax at the ocean with Papa... just don't drop me!

Enjoy the little moments.

Caleb's New Sand Table

Recently we all had fun building Caleb a new sand table for the backyard. Caleb love helping sand the wood and painting the table. Most of all, he loves playing with the finished product!