Family Portrait

Summer '09 has been a fun one for the VA VanDorstens. We had a little family photo session to celebrate.

Iron Man

Caleb: When I grow up, I will be Iron Man every day.

Birthday Extravaganza

Daddy Time with Beth

A Duo

Superman

Caleb: When I grow up, I will be Ironman. But also Spiderman and Batman. Probably Superman, too. Maybe an X-man.
Beth: Ima X-man tew!

Happy Birthday, Nana!

Fireworks

Caleb: Dad, these fireworks are makin' me warm.
Dad: You mean, "warm and fuzzy"?
Caleb: Not fuzzy. Just warm.

County Fair

Haircut

Dad: Hmm. I think it's about time for you to get a haircut.
Caleb: Dad, when I am an old man like you, I'm just gonna shave all my hair off.

Ice Cream

Elizabeth: Like it. Chockit. Ieeethceam. Wan moah. Moah.

Popsicles

Slow

Caleb: Dad, I'm drinking my juice really slow. Do you know how to drink slow?
Dad: I think so.
Caleb: I am going to tell you the best way to drink it slow.
Dad: Ok. Shoot.
Caleb: Don't drink fast.

Mother's Day

Caleb: Dad, mommy is definitely not a dude.
Dad: Truer words have ne'er been spoken, little friend.

Princesses

Elizabeth: Ima. Pwintheth.

Flower

Beth

Mall

Caleb: Where did you say we were going again?
Dad: To the mall.
Caleb: The mall by Grandma's or by our house?
Dad: The one by our house.
Caleb: Dad, Jesus was good to put a mall close to our house.

Snow Daze

Wrestle

Caleb: Dad, let's wrestle!
Dad: Okay - but you have to have a good wrestling name. What should we call you?
Caleb: Hmm. I got it. You call me "Bone Crusher."
Dad: Good one. What can my wrestling name be?
Caleb: Your name can be "Puppy Pants."
Dad: ...

Lonesome Banjo

Aunt Andrea

Mugs

Tennis Lessons

Visit

Got to visit with our good buddies, the Straders over the holidays. Good times.

Childproof Cap

Snacks

Caleb: Dad, I got you this for your birthday. Happy birthday!
Dad: A Slim Jim! Nice. Thanks, buddy.
Caleb: Dad, this is not a Slim Jim. This is beef turkey, and it's delicious. We're gonna eat it for breakfast.

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