Friday, January 30, 2009
John Deere Operator
My husband, Camden's daddy, will jump at any opportunity to operate any type of green John Deere equipment. The last few days, Austin has spent lots of time outside "clearing snow" with his lawn mower and snow blade. Do you think Camden is following in his footsteps.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Snow Day
Today we woke up at about 5:30 a.m. (our normal wake-up time). Austin called the VU hotline and discovered that he had an extra day off work, so today Daddy is home with us on a Snow Day. While Camden was still in his jammies, we decided to bundle him up in a onesie, jammies, sweatsuit, coat, hat, and mittens. We then smothered Vaseline over his face and took him outside to sled (this was his Daddy's idea). I'm not sure who was having the most fun, Daddy, Camden, or neighbor Max.
First, Camden has learned to crawl on his hands and knees backwards and has mastered the Army crawl to go forward. Lookout, he is everywhere - even the places he shouldn't be. Lately, I've had much more help doing things - even more help than I need.
Lastly, it was Saturday afternoon and Austin had went outside. I had just changed Camden's diaper (it was a stinky, dirty one). I was sitting on the floor next to Camden journaling in a photo album. I began to smell the dirty diaper. I thought maybe the diaper was a little too close to the heat register so I put the pen and photo album down and got off the floor. As I stood up, I saw Camden swinging his diaper around in the air (it was a wet diaper with no poopy inside). As I started to look for the dirty diaper I saw two poopies (one in his basketball goal and the other on the carpet). Guess who did that?
First, Camden has learned to crawl on his hands and knees backwards and has mastered the Army crawl to go forward. Lookout, he is everywhere - even the places he shouldn't be. Lately, I've had much more help doing things - even more help than I need.
Lastly, it was Saturday afternoon and Austin had went outside. I had just changed Camden's diaper (it was a stinky, dirty one). I was sitting on the floor next to Camden journaling in a photo album. I began to smell the dirty diaper. I thought maybe the diaper was a little too close to the heat register so I put the pen and photo album down and got off the floor. As I stood up, I saw Camden swinging his diaper around in the air (it was a wet diaper with no poopy inside). As I started to look for the dirty diaper I saw two poopies (one in his basketball goal and the other on the carpet). Guess who did that?
Monday, January 19, 2009
Too Cold For Comfort.....
Last fall when Austin started planning his trip to Indy for the annual ISPLS Convention (a conference for surveyors) I knew I would dread the month of January. It wasn't until after Austin was out of school for the fall semester did we come up with the idea of Camden and I traveling along to the ISPLS Convention. Austin assured me that other women would be present and that we could hang out in the hotel, go shopping, and spend the evening with him at his social events. I'm not certain of whether Austin wanted Camden and I to go along because he thought we'd have a good time or if he just didn't want to leave Camden for 3 days and 2 nights (honestly, I think it was the latter of the two). I decided that Camden and I would tag along and that we would attempt to meet up with some old friends from Indy.
Last week was the ISPLS Convention, and Camden and I did tag along. We met up with some DFAS co-workers on Wednesday evening. On Thursday, we met Baby Aiden for the very first time. Aiden is the son of my previous boss. Aiden's mommy, Carrie, had an appt. on Thursday AM, so Camden and I eagerly offered to watch Baby Aiden. He did great for about 3 hours - then he wanted his Mommy for a feed. Camden did great too at sharing his Mommy. Lexus, the furry friend, was also happy to have company while here Mommy was out and about. On Friday, the last day of the conference, Camden and I headed to the Castleton Mall in the blistering cold to have lunch with our DFAS friends at TGI Friday's (thank you Elizabeth, Carrie, Aiden, and Amanda) for meeting us at the mall. After lunch, Camden and I shopped a bit and headed back to the hotel to pick up Daddy. At last we began our trip back to our precious home. Oh how we missed our warm home! We had a great time seeing old friends, but it was a tough job keeping warm. I think next year, Camden and I will stay home with Shadow and miss Daddy!
Baby Aiden
Do not kiss me Lexus!
Okay, we'll be friends!
This weekend has come and gone quickly, but we are thankful that it was a quiet and calm weekend. Our highlight was a visit from the James family. Oh how we love the James family. We don't know the James family well (mostly by name), but what we do know is that the James family has a little boy who is about to turn 2 years old at the same time Camden turns 1 year old. The little James boy has the cutest clothes and we are the proud recipients of his wardrobe. For the remainder of the winter season and into the summer season, Camden will be sporting the wardrobe of the little James boy!
Tomorrow is Tuesday and Austin heads back to work. Since today was a holiday at SAIC, I will be heading to the office tomorrow. Getting back into our routine will be tough, but I think we are ready!
I'll leave with a photo of Camden having fun with Jello boxes as we were making Jello Jigglers for the kids at church.
Jello Anyone?
Last week was the ISPLS Convention, and Camden and I did tag along. We met up with some DFAS co-workers on Wednesday evening. On Thursday, we met Baby Aiden for the very first time. Aiden is the son of my previous boss. Aiden's mommy, Carrie, had an appt. on Thursday AM, so Camden and I eagerly offered to watch Baby Aiden. He did great for about 3 hours - then he wanted his Mommy for a feed. Camden did great too at sharing his Mommy. Lexus, the furry friend, was also happy to have company while here Mommy was out and about. On Friday, the last day of the conference, Camden and I headed to the Castleton Mall in the blistering cold to have lunch with our DFAS friends at TGI Friday's (thank you Elizabeth, Carrie, Aiden, and Amanda) for meeting us at the mall. After lunch, Camden and I shopped a bit and headed back to the hotel to pick up Daddy. At last we began our trip back to our precious home. Oh how we missed our warm home! We had a great time seeing old friends, but it was a tough job keeping warm. I think next year, Camden and I will stay home with Shadow and miss Daddy!
Baby Aiden
Do not kiss me Lexus!
Okay, we'll be friends!This weekend has come and gone quickly, but we are thankful that it was a quiet and calm weekend. Our highlight was a visit from the James family. Oh how we love the James family. We don't know the James family well (mostly by name), but what we do know is that the James family has a little boy who is about to turn 2 years old at the same time Camden turns 1 year old. The little James boy has the cutest clothes and we are the proud recipients of his wardrobe. For the remainder of the winter season and into the summer season, Camden will be sporting the wardrobe of the little James boy!
Tomorrow is Tuesday and Austin heads back to work. Since today was a holiday at SAIC, I will be heading to the office tomorrow. Getting back into our routine will be tough, but I think we are ready!
I'll leave with a photo of Camden having fun with Jello boxes as we were making Jello Jigglers for the kids at church.
Jello Anyone?
Friday, January 9, 2009
Another Favorite........
Camden received a John Deere tractor for Christmas; however, it didn't work. So, on Christmas Eve, Austin returned the tractor to Valley Implement and they ordered a new tractor. The toy finally arrived at our home today, and Camden loves it! Thank you Harold and Jane for the nice gift.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
22 Months
Camden,
You are now 22 months old. You grown so much over the last few months. Your shoes are nearly too small, I no longer need to roll up your pant legs, and the chubby little baby face is now gone. And, you weight 30 lbs. and are becoming almost too heavy for Mommy to hold for long periods of time.
Your vocabulary is so big now and you will repeat anything. Just this morning, Daddy was ironing his shirt and he said, "Camden, stay away it (the iron) is hot." You, my sweet boy, replied "burn!" You are so right, the iron is hot and it will burn you.
Each time we get into the car to go somewhere, you will say, "Mommy, Uggles" as you want to listen to The Wiggles audio CD.
You will say your name with prompting. Your pronounce Camden as "Cammen" or "CamCam" if you see a picture of you.
This week, Aunt Allie and Uncle Miles were home. You have called Aunt Allie "Aaaeee" for quite some time. As for Miles, you call him "Minus." It is too funny. they have been gone a few times and you still ask about "Aaaee - Minus" and tell us that they are "bye, bye."
You really got the hang of opening presents this Christmas. When you see an wrapped gift, you will say "opun peasent" and then begin ripping. We have a few gifts left under the tree that haven't yet been delivered (we still have one more Christmas to go yet) and you tell us each day that you would like to "opun peasents." You will even help yourself and attempt to open when we aren't watching you closely.
You still love tractors. Instead of making the tractor sounds you will stay "tactor." You like trailers and wagons too. Every once in awhile, Mommy or Daddy will be in the other room and you will start to throw a huge fit and begin screaming. When we rush to the room that you are in we often find that you are attempting to hook up the trailer or wagon to your "tactor" and are unsuccessful. You get frustrated easily when you can't accomplish a task that you are working on - much like Mommy and Pappy. I must say that you do have a bit of a temper - hmm, where does it come from? I bet our blog readers can figure this one out, huh?
You still take a nap most afternoons for about an hour and a half. Mommy has a difficult time getting you down for a nap. You want to waller me around in the rocker and on our bed. When Daddy holds you, you fall right to sleep. It has always been this way since you were tiny. You prefer Daddy and nap time and bedtime.
You now have one big bottom molar that has completely come in. You are working on your other bottom molar and on a top molar. You don't dare allow us to stick our finger in your mouth to feel. If we do, you bite hard!
You are now sleeping in your own bed. We said goodbye to the crib (that you never slept in) and put up a futon. You have slept in your new bed two nights on your own without waking up. You will go into your room and say "bed, bed." We are so proud of you for making this transition so easy!
You are doing so much more - way to much to list on the blog and Mommy has recorded lots more details about you and your life in your journal so when you are old enough, you can read about your everyday life there. I just wanted to share some of your new accomplishments, likes, and dislikes her with our family and friends!
Mommy and Daddy love you Camden and look forward all your new discoveries!
XOXO - Mommy
You are now 22 months old. You grown so much over the last few months. Your shoes are nearly too small, I no longer need to roll up your pant legs, and the chubby little baby face is now gone. And, you weight 30 lbs. and are becoming almost too heavy for Mommy to hold for long periods of time.
Your vocabulary is so big now and you will repeat anything. Just this morning, Daddy was ironing his shirt and he said, "Camden, stay away it (the iron) is hot." You, my sweet boy, replied "burn!" You are so right, the iron is hot and it will burn you.
Each time we get into the car to go somewhere, you will say, "Mommy, Uggles" as you want to listen to The Wiggles audio CD.
You will say your name with prompting. Your pronounce Camden as "Cammen" or "CamCam" if you see a picture of you.
This week, Aunt Allie and Uncle Miles were home. You have called Aunt Allie "Aaaeee" for quite some time. As for Miles, you call him "Minus." It is too funny. they have been gone a few times and you still ask about "Aaaee - Minus" and tell us that they are "bye, bye."
You really got the hang of opening presents this Christmas. When you see an wrapped gift, you will say "opun peasent" and then begin ripping. We have a few gifts left under the tree that haven't yet been delivered (we still have one more Christmas to go yet) and you tell us each day that you would like to "opun peasents." You will even help yourself and attempt to open when we aren't watching you closely.
You still love tractors. Instead of making the tractor sounds you will stay "tactor." You like trailers and wagons too. Every once in awhile, Mommy or Daddy will be in the other room and you will start to throw a huge fit and begin screaming. When we rush to the room that you are in we often find that you are attempting to hook up the trailer or wagon to your "tactor" and are unsuccessful. You get frustrated easily when you can't accomplish a task that you are working on - much like Mommy and Pappy. I must say that you do have a bit of a temper - hmm, where does it come from? I bet our blog readers can figure this one out, huh?
You still take a nap most afternoons for about an hour and a half. Mommy has a difficult time getting you down for a nap. You want to waller me around in the rocker and on our bed. When Daddy holds you, you fall right to sleep. It has always been this way since you were tiny. You prefer Daddy and nap time and bedtime.
You now have one big bottom molar that has completely come in. You are working on your other bottom molar and on a top molar. You don't dare allow us to stick our finger in your mouth to feel. If we do, you bite hard!
You are now sleeping in your own bed. We said goodbye to the crib (that you never slept in) and put up a futon. You have slept in your new bed two nights on your own without waking up. You will go into your room and say "bed, bed." We are so proud of you for making this transition so easy!
You are doing so much more - way to much to list on the blog and Mommy has recorded lots more details about you and your life in your journal so when you are old enough, you can read about your everyday life there. I just wanted to share some of your new accomplishments, likes, and dislikes her with our family and friends!
Mommy and Daddy love you Camden and look forward all your new discoveries!
XOXO - Mommy
Friday, January 2, 2009
Hello 2009
I'm not sure where 2008 went, but 2009 is here. When thinking about this past year, my memory directs me back to, March 6th, Camden's arrival. I am so thankful that he is here and healthy. The journey of parenthood is so rewarding and we look forward to what the next year will bring.
I promised you all that I'd report on Camden's favorite toys. It has a little over a week since Christmas when Camden received many surprises. It didn't take long until we discovered Camden's favorite toy. A ball or any ball at that matter. Camden received a handful of balls of different sizes for Christmas thanks to Santa, Uncle Mike and Aunt Sally, Pappy and Grammy Yake, and Bill. I almost feel a bit guilty for not getting Camden a ball earlier.
Since I've posted last, the highlights have been Cory and Tagen's wedding. Congratulations Cory and Tagen and Best Wishes!
Last, but not least, New Year's Eve. We celebrated with family and friends eating lots of yummy food. Camden almost made it to midnight, but conked out at about 11:15 p.m. I guess we'll try again next year!
Happy New Year to All!
I promised you all that I'd report on Camden's favorite toys. It has a little over a week since Christmas when Camden received many surprises. It didn't take long until we discovered Camden's favorite toy. A ball or any ball at that matter. Camden received a handful of balls of different sizes for Christmas thanks to Santa, Uncle Mike and Aunt Sally, Pappy and Grammy Yake, and Bill. I almost feel a bit guilty for not getting Camden a ball earlier.
Since I've posted last, the highlights have been Cory and Tagen's wedding. Congratulations Cory and Tagen and Best Wishes!
Last, but not least, New Year's Eve. We celebrated with family and friends eating lots of yummy food. Camden almost made it to midnight, but conked out at about 11:15 p.m. I guess we'll try again next year!
Happy New Year to All!
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