It's been a while...

Yeah! We are finally updating our blog! I know, I know, it is long overdue, but here it is and here are some pictures and a video for you to enjoy. We hope that you are all doing well and are ready for fall, because believe it or not, here we are. :)

Today, Caleb turned 15 months old. Everyday is exciting with new challenges and brand new experiences in the Hampton house. Caleb is a little sponge absorbing everything that goes on. He doesn't seem to miss anything, nor does he want to. The middle of the action is exactly where he wants to be all the time. He is very active and is very fast! He lowers his head and it seems like gravity pulls him forward as he tries to keep up with his head. :) We have recently started using the baby gate less on the stairs. He pretty well manages himself up and down the stairs now with really no concern for him falling. Of course we watch him, but he understands "falling" and knows he needs to be careful.

His vocabulary is expanding and he's even got a little sign-language down! It is becoming clear that he really does understand quite a bit of what we say to him.

Mostly, Caleb is just plain fun. He has so much energy, but he loves to laugh and play. He likes to wrestle around and he'll come up behind us and tickle us looking for a response. He has such a fun spirit about him and he really lights up our lives every day.

Joye and I are doing well too! Life is full as usual, but Joye is still enjoying her job (of course it's still a job though) and the student ministry is always exciting.

Well, we hope you enjoy these pictures and this video. I'll try to give an update sooner next time! We love you all and hope to hear from each of you soon.

Love ya,
JJC

Wii got a new toy. :)

Joye's cousin Sally got married on Monday - that is why we're so pretty.

One toy is not good enough. Sitting on all the toys is better.

He LOVES brushing his teeth (all three of them)!

Yum, yum.

As long as no skill or style is required, this will have to do for now.

Hangin' with the homies. That is Alexander (Joe & Bekah Chapman's new baby)
& Miles (Jeremy & Melissa Mueller)

He loves to be "side" (Outside).