Blame it on the Cat: Chappy Chanukkah!

Caleb had a wonderful first Chanukkah!
Mommy bought his "My 1st Chanukkah" onsie in a size 9-12 months, so it was a little too big... but Caleb didn't seem to mind.

"My 1st Chanukkah"

Playing with the stuffed dreidel Bubbe sent

We weren't sure if Caleb would stay awake long enough to light candles, but he made it! Here is a video of us lighting candles:

If you can't see this - here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4uup7qrxVk

Then it was time for presents. Caleb had quite a few presents to open on his first night since he opened his present from Mommy and Daddy and also his present from Nana and Gramps. He liked the toys, but I think he was more excited about climbing on the boxes and tearing the paper!

Presents to climb on!

Ooh! What's this one?

Simi's staked her claim on the paper

Mommy and Daddy got Caleb a cool car toy that makes lots of fun sounds. He should enjoy it for a long time. Maybe we're even setting the stage for him to be a safe driver! (Do you get an insurance discount for driving since you were 10 months old?). Nana and Gramps gave him a very cool sports center where he can play basketball, baseball, and spin a football.

beep beep!

So much fun!

Look! I can dunk!

In addition to the fun present-opening we captured on camera, Caleb's Chanukkah included lots of fun, friends and food! One night we went to Miss Leanne's house, where Caleb played with Ella and Dana and Simba the Cat. On the Monday night of Chanukkah Caleb had all of his friends over to celebrate! We ate latkes and jelly donuts, lit candles and listened to Chanukkah songs. Even Caleb's newest friend, Teddy Seltzer, came to visit! Mommy somehow forgot to take any pictures - so thank you Miss Rivae for the photos you posted on Facebook!