July 27, 2005

2 months old

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my nephew Caleb, Canon Digital Rebel

I could take photos of this guy all day long. There is a familiarity about him that stirs me... Looking at his face is like looking at baby pictures of my sister or of myself. I can see how this whole familial recognition thing helps perpetuate the species.

I just adore him.

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A big thank you to everyone who has been commenting lately. I am forever amazed by your generosity, your big hearts, and your kind wisdom.

Posted on July 27, 2005 09:38 AM
Comments

He looks so much like you and your sister. He is sooo cute. It seems like my daughter was that size just yesterday and she just turned one..
Beautiful Picture.

Posted by: Amy at July 30, 2005 07:44 PM

o, i just love baby faces. these are great. :-)

Posted by: kat at July 29, 2005 11:33 AM

I definitely see a resemblance between you and your cutie-pie nephew! It's incredible, isn't it? When my son was born 2 years ago, he was the first grandchild in the family and the first baby born in more than 30 years. When my sister would come for a visit, we'd take turns holding him while he slept. I remember her suddenly saying, "Oh, my gosh, I see myself in his face right now!" I have seen so many of my family members in my child's face.

Posted by: Darcie at July 29, 2005 11:00 AM

Ohhhh so beautiful. Makes me miss when mine are small. My youngest Harper is turning 3 this weekend. Boo Hoo....

Posted by: Veronica at July 29, 2005 09:27 AM

I'd take photos all day, too! He is just too precious!

Posted by: *AGK* at July 29, 2005 09:13 AM

Beautiful baby boy!

Posted by: shelly at July 28, 2005 09:33 PM

The pictures of Caleb just break my heart -- in a good way! :)

Posted by: Pamela at July 28, 2005 09:11 PM

What a beautiful boy. It makes me miss my nieces and nephews, especially the newest one, Olivia, who is about 3 1/2 months now. Thanks for sharing the photos.

Posted by: Milly at July 28, 2005 06:02 PM

He is beautiful! He does look like you! Since I am a new Auntie too, I have soo many pictures of my niece, Arianna. I just can not get enough of her! It feels so great to brag and show my pictures. I guess I am just a
Proud" Auntie and "Mentor", aka Godmother!! I was asked to be her mentor over the weekend and I cried. It was soo emotional for me, I was so honored. Being a only child I will never be a Auntie on my side of the family, so I live through my husband's family. I could never have been more excited! I need a shirt that says, "Proud Auntie"!!

I would love to give her a SuperHero necklace, she is a superhero in my book!

Posted by: heidi at July 28, 2005 04:41 PM

he does look like you! wow! it is amazing - such a cutie pie!

Posted by: jan at July 28, 2005 04:22 PM

I don't know how you just don't drop the camera and scoop him up =). What a yum!!!

Posted by: Marjorie at July 28, 2005 04:08 PM

Hes lovely, just lovely. I love his little nose.

Posted by: kate at July 28, 2005 03:59 PM

i'm generally not an ooooer and aaaaer but I couldn't stop myself. so sweeeeeet. hello you.

Posted by: Jane at July 28, 2005 01:22 PM

Two months old?! Already?! Is it just me, or is he channeling Popeye in that middle photo? He's beyond adorable.

Posted by: Marilyn at July 28, 2005 10:49 AM

swoon. so sweet.

Posted by: Empress of Dirt at July 28, 2005 08:33 AM

OH.MI.GOD. I saw this entry first thing this morning and my ovaries haven't stopped quivering since (this is the third time I've gone back to look at the photos). Babies are just breathtaking. Anytime I see a baby I just want to kiss their pudgy little cheeks and have them wrap their hand around one of my fingers. What a lucky auntie you are!!!! And what a lucky nephew he is too!! Enjoy being an aunt - it's a sacred relationship. I have three stepnephews and a stepniece and we have a truly magical auntie bond. Congrats from one aunt to another!!

Posted by: Piper at July 28, 2005 08:20 AM

Caleb makes me feel good all over... as do you, Andrea.
thank YOU!

Posted by: Jen D at July 28, 2005 06:53 AM

oh, he's a darling!

Posted by: Donna at July 28, 2005 06:35 AM

I'm not usually a baby person, but he's gorgeous. You have captured him so well!
Have a good day.

Posted by: Emily at July 28, 2005 06:08 AM

When I first saw this picture - I thoought - he looks like you. He really does. Crazy!!

Posted by: Jen at July 28, 2005 05:52 AM

Such a cutie-pie. :)

Posted by: Laura at July 28, 2005 05:25 AM

he is BEAUTIFUL!

Posted by: kristen at July 28, 2005 05:22 AM

I love that feel of familarity! When my son was born I just had this feeling I had known him forever. He looked like one of my brothers (I had 4) or myself...or someone. It was odd. My 2 daughters didn't have that "old soulmate" quality to them that Jaden did!

My favorite is the top one. I love the sweet look on his face!

Posted by: joy madison at July 28, 2005 01:04 AM

Just... adorable, sigh!

xoxo
~t.

Posted by: Tine at July 27, 2005 10:20 PM

He is just beautiful - and so alert! And that onesie is just the sweetest. Babies have the best energy just oozing out of them (that first photo is proof)! Soak in as much of that good baby sweetness as you can.

Posted by: Gabrielle at July 27, 2005 10:17 PM

yay us! Just kidding. You make it easy babe!

Posted by: wn at July 27, 2005 09:01 PM

Awwwwwwwwwww!! What a shayna poonum (yiddish for pretty face). As my grandma would say. =) Thanks for bringing such a big smile to my face this evening.

Posted by: Nisa at July 27, 2005 08:12 PM

oh my, I adore him too!
he's a lucky boy.....
Hi Cabeb You Sweet Thing You.

Posted by: amy b. at July 27, 2005 07:29 PM

oh my, I adore him too!
he's a lucky boy.....
Hi Cabeb You Sweet Thing You.

Posted by: amy b. at July 27, 2005 07:29 PM

he's perfect :)

Posted by: natala at July 27, 2005 06:48 PM

Andrea,

When I logged on I actually stopped breathing for a second and thought, Oh my, that is Andrea.... then I read what you wrote and laughed. He is completly you. It's amazing isn't it!

You are one of the lucky ones (like me) to have these small family memebers around. I believe they teach us a so much, so make sure you are watching.

Jenn

Posted by: jenn at July 27, 2005 06:20 PM

It's amazing that he's already two months old~ so fresh and round and sweet. My own nephew, Anthony, will be seven months this week, and that just blows me away. My sister, brother-in-law, and the bean will be here for a visit next week and I can really hardly wait~ he's such a miraculous love lump. Happy!

Posted by: Anna at July 27, 2005 05:33 PM

such a wise little face! too cute. reminds me of the hasidic (or is it kabbalistic?) concept of how we are born with complete knowledge. doesn't last long! he is sooo sweet.

Posted by: amanda at July 27, 2005 05:30 PM

I love the middle picture!! It looks like he's winking!!

And hell, we should be thanking YOU!! You're the one the puts your comments out there every week!! Very brave of you to put your thoughts into writing for all to see, especially when you could possibly get hackers or idiots to respond. So thanks. It's great to know that everyone has things they think about or worry about or whatever...

Posted by: Jennifer at July 27, 2005 04:09 PM

hello little tiger!
You are precious!

Posted by: espana at July 27, 2005 03:01 PM

Ooooh, that face. That sweet little face.

Posted by: Karen at July 27, 2005 01:42 PM