We Are Home..........

We have made it back from our mini-vacation to Nashville. Camden did extremely well on the way to our destination and on the way back home. Camden was a bit fussy on the way down, but he learned to soothe himself by singing. On the way home, he slept the entire time - he didn't even wake up for lunch or a snack. While we were in Nashville a few of our highlights included sight-seeing, swimming, shopping, eating, and visiting with friends. While we had a great time, it is nice to be back home.
Riding in the car isn't too bad Mommy!
These alligators are scary Daddy!
My Mommy and My Angie!
Just a swing'n.
I'm so happy!
At the zoo.
Watching the elephant.
The puppy is not happy!
Yake School of Fish
This is supposed to be vacation, but I'm worn out!

Since we have been home from vacation we have been busy in the evenings with VBS (it always seems as if VBS starts the evening that we arrive home from our vacations). This week Austin has been doing some surveying work for VU so Camden has gotten to visit with the Lee and Sarah Smith. I must admit, taking Camden to the sitters in a few months when Austin goes back to work will be a big adjustment. Right now it is so nice not having to pack a bag everything night or morning and get Camden up early to get ready for the sitters. For me, my morning routine is wake up, get Camden out of his crib, feed and snuggle with him, and rock him back to sleep. Then Daddy takes over while I get ready. Before I leave for work, I can always count on Austin and Camden snoozing in the recliner waiting for my goodbye hugs and kisses. I think when Camden goes to the sitters I will have to leave before Daddy and Camden and allow Daddy to drop him off at the sitters. It is one thing to leave Camden here at home with Daddy, but another to leave him somewhere else. With that said, I am so very lucky that my mom plans to watch Camden a couple of days a week and "Grandma Sandy" will watch him the other couple of days. We are blessed to have my mom and "Grandma Sandy". I can't think of anyone else that I'd rather leave Camden with while we are working.

Today was Camden's 4 month well-baby check-up. Camden is in great health. He now weights 14 pounds and 3 ounces and is 23.75 inches long.

Tomorrow is our next play date and we are very much looking forward to it! We miss all the mommies and babies so we will have great time. Watch for updated pictures of all our playgroup friends tomorrow.

P.S. Thank you for all the prayers we are certain the Lord is at work. Mandy and Gabe were united this evening at home. Yes, at home. Mandi and Gabe both were released from the hospital today. Mandi will continue with rehab at home so please continue to lift her up in prayer as she continues to recover and heal. Gabe came home with a feeding tube, so please continue to pray that he regains strength. Please pray for Andre and Mandi's family as they continue to care for Mandi and Gabe over the next several weeks. Mandi and Gabe, we are so glad you are home and we are still praying for you!