Beautiful day for some fresh air!

Yesterday Caleb had his first clinic appointment. We were up and out the door before the sun was even awake, as he would say. He did great at his appointment. He was scared. He woke up in the middle of the night asking me to tell the dr not to use a Bandaid. Or to touch his "buddy" (port). But after everything he did great and says no more doctors Mommy. I assured him it should be a little while again before we had to come back.

After his appointment I told him soon I'd bring him to his favorite spot for mini golf. I knew I had to go at opening because it would be empty and not too hot since its pretty overcast. So today at 10 am, Caleb, Aunt Jac and I headed to Jungle Golf. He got 5 holes in one! Loved seeing a smile on his face after each one.

"Caleb's Mama"

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