All three of you have been caught. You all wonder why I don't trust Pappy+Camden+Daddy alone. One would think that if they were going against my wishes they wouldn't capture the evidence on "my" camera.....
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
A Little Photoshoot..
with Pappy and Captain or "Cappan" as Camden calls him. You see, Camden loves Pappy's flock of sheep so today was shearing day for Captain. Captain if a ram (for those non-sheep folk - a ram is the big daddy sheep and rams are very mean and strong). While I was away today, I told Austin to make sure Camden does not get near Captain. When I returned and began helping my dad upload photos to my Mac, I came across several photos.....
All three of you have been caught. You all wonder why I don't trust Pappy+Camden+Daddy alone. One would think that if they were going against my wishes they wouldn't capture the evidence on "my" camera.....
All three of you have been caught. You all wonder why I don't trust Pappy+Camden+Daddy alone. One would think that if they were going against my wishes they wouldn't capture the evidence on "my" camera.....
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Imagination
These block you see are a year old. Camden received these legos for his first birthday. Not until today has he ever been interested in them. He played with these blocks for nearly 30 minutes non-stop (that is a long time for a little guy). It is a good thing because these kept Camden happy while Mommy finished up a little craft. It is truly amazing to see him use his little imagination with these blocks. And, ouch, these hurt when you step on them!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
"Tommy Train"
Look closely, what do you see?
Yep, that is right, you see undies. After peeing and pooping in the potty two evenings in a row, it is time to practice wearing undies when we are home of an evening. He is so excited to wear undies. After all, everyone is excited about "Tommy Train Undies", aren't they?
Yep, that is right, you see undies. After peeing and pooping in the potty two evenings in a row, it is time to practice wearing undies when we are home of an evening. He is so excited to wear undies. After all, everyone is excited about "Tommy Train Undies", aren't they?
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
We love our neighbors.......
When we lived in Indianapolis - we didn't even know our neighbors. And, honestly, I don't recall what they even looked like - I would never be able to pick them out in a sea of faces. They were noisy (we lived in a an apartment - on the 3rd floor).
We moved to our first home in Noblesville in a small subdivision. We knew our neighbors faces, not their names. They weren't overly fond of us, and to be honest, the feeling was quite mutual.
We moved to our current home. We knew our neighbors prior to moving here. We didn't know them well, but we knew them. We now know them well. They are wonderful people. They are the neighbors who bring you goodies (cookies, cake, etc.) quite often. They help you with your gardening chores. They feed your animals when you are out of town. They care for your son when you can't seem to find anyone else. They spoil your son with fun toys and tractors. They give free Gator rides. They help you with the hard to do chores - like moving big equipment - that I am not able to help Austin with. They sew/mend your clothes when you get a rip. They call every now and then just to chat. They call to make sure everything is going okay. You see, they are not just neighbors, but friends.
Tonight, we enjoyed an nice evening with our neighbor friends. Too soon, we will miss these spring evenings where we gather to eat dinner and visit. The great news is - when we move - they'll only be 5 miles away....... We will miss the hop, skip, and jump that it takes to get to their house. Now, we load the wagon and go.
We moved to our first home in Noblesville in a small subdivision. We knew our neighbors faces, not their names. They weren't overly fond of us, and to be honest, the feeling was quite mutual.
We moved to our current home. We knew our neighbors prior to moving here. We didn't know them well, but we knew them. We now know them well. They are wonderful people. They are the neighbors who bring you goodies (cookies, cake, etc.) quite often. They help you with your gardening chores. They feed your animals when you are out of town. They care for your son when you can't seem to find anyone else. They spoil your son with fun toys and tractors. They give free Gator rides. They help you with the hard to do chores - like moving big equipment - that I am not able to help Austin with. They sew/mend your clothes when you get a rip. They call every now and then just to chat. They call to make sure everything is going okay. You see, they are not just neighbors, but friends.
Tonight, we enjoyed an nice evening with our neighbor friends. Too soon, we will miss these spring evenings where we gather to eat dinner and visit. The great news is - when we move - they'll only be 5 miles away....... We will miss the hop, skip, and jump that it takes to get to their house. Now, we load the wagon and go.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Moving Right Along.....
Slowly, but surely, we are moving right along. Austin, Camden, my dad, and several other friends and neighbors have been hard at work. We now have a driveway and an electric box.
What is next? Electricity and a basement......
Now that spring is right around the corner, if not already here, the next two things on the list will get marked off. I'm driven by a "to do" list. Yikes - the list is never-ending and is a bit overwhelming. I'm learning, slowly but surely, to to take one day at a time!
What is next? Electricity and a basement......
Now that spring is right around the corner, if not already here, the next two things on the list will get marked off. I'm driven by a "to do" list. Yikes - the list is never-ending and is a bit overwhelming. I'm learning, slowly but surely, to to take one day at a time!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Scrapbook Friends.....
I'd love for you to come scrapbook on Saturday, March 27th. If you'd like to come, please bring your photos, paper, Cricut, and cartridges along with any other scrapbook related time that you'd like to share. Oh, and please bring a friend!
If you are interested, please let leave me a comment with your name and email address and I'll provide the time and location. I don't want to post the time and location for the world to see in case there are any crazy people reading this blog (I doubt there are, but you never know)!
If you are interested, please let leave me a comment with your name and email address and I'll provide the time and location. I don't want to post the time and location for the world to see in case there are any crazy people reading this blog (I doubt there are, but you never know)!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Picking My Battles
I do not consider myself a pushover by no means.
But, there are things I allow my sweet son to do that I never thought I would. In our entertainment center, the bottom cabinet is full of games (i.e. Apples to Apples, Scrabble (my favorite), MadGab, Outburst, Battle of the Sexes, Yahtzee, and a few others I can't remember off the top of my head. In the last few weeks, Camden has found great joy in unloading the Outburst and MadGab boxes to play with the cards. He does not carry the cards around. He does not bend the cards. He does not put the cards in weird places. He simply holds the cards in his small hands and sorts through them after he dumps them out of the boxes. I do not know whey he is attracted to only two of the games in the cabinet. And, I'm not sure what is so interesting about these small cards. But, I do know that this little exercise makes him happy. After I allow him to play with the cards for awhile, he will move onto something else and I will ask him to help me pick the cards up. It takes me about 5-7 minutes to pick up and sort all the cards. Camden does help me pick up the cards.
Austin would like to move the games to another location out of Camden's reach (although I'm not sure where as we do not have any other storage areas available). He is tired of picking up cards and would prefer me to tell Camden, "no" when he begins to drag out the games. And, Austin believes that these are not toys for Camden and he should not play with them.
Sure, I would rather Camden not drag out these games everyday and make a big mess with the cards. And, yes, I, too, get tired of picking up and sorting cards. But, I choose to not let this bother me. This is a battle I choose not to fight with my little one.
I have come to realize - some things are important - and some things are not. Choose your battles wisely as some are not as important as others.
But, there are things I allow my sweet son to do that I never thought I would. In our entertainment center, the bottom cabinet is full of games (i.e. Apples to Apples, Scrabble (my favorite), MadGab, Outburst, Battle of the Sexes, Yahtzee, and a few others I can't remember off the top of my head. In the last few weeks, Camden has found great joy in unloading the Outburst and MadGab boxes to play with the cards. He does not carry the cards around. He does not bend the cards. He does not put the cards in weird places. He simply holds the cards in his small hands and sorts through them after he dumps them out of the boxes. I do not know whey he is attracted to only two of the games in the cabinet. And, I'm not sure what is so interesting about these small cards. But, I do know that this little exercise makes him happy. After I allow him to play with the cards for awhile, he will move onto something else and I will ask him to help me pick the cards up. It takes me about 5-7 minutes to pick up and sort all the cards. Camden does help me pick up the cards.
Austin would like to move the games to another location out of Camden's reach (although I'm not sure where as we do not have any other storage areas available). He is tired of picking up cards and would prefer me to tell Camden, "no" when he begins to drag out the games. And, Austin believes that these are not toys for Camden and he should not play with them.
Sure, I would rather Camden not drag out these games everyday and make a big mess with the cards. And, yes, I, too, get tired of picking up and sorting cards. But, I choose to not let this bother me. This is a battle I choose not to fight with my little one.
I have come to realize - some things are important - and some things are not. Choose your battles wisely as some are not as important as others.
Friday, March 19, 2010
KidSongs
Does anyone remember these Kidsongs VHS tapes from the late 1980s/early 1990s? Well, our babysitter had every episode on VHS. While at the sitters we would watch these 25 minute videos over and over again as many times as Angie (the babysitter) would allow. We all would sing along, even Angie.
These videos are back. A few weeks ago, Nana gifted Camden with a Kidsongs DVD. He loves it and requests to watch it daily. Austin and I are a bit burned out on the DVD, so I thought just maybe Angie would allow Camden to borrow her collection of Kidsongs videos. Of course, she was willing to share. After Angie loaded up a bag full of Kidsongs videos, Camden immediately requested "home." He was ready to go home and begin the Kidsongs marathon. And that we did. It is amazing how well I remember each song from nearly 20 years ago.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Yum.Yum
To enjoy this yummy treat you'll need an angel food cake, strawberries mixed with strawberry gel, bananas, cool whip, and vanilla pudding. Layer and refrigerate for a few hours and then enjoy.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
You.Run.Fast
You.my.boy.run.fast. Just maybe you have a bit of Aunt Allie in you. I can hardly catch you especially when it time to say goodbye to the sunshine and go indoors for the evening.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Fun At the Museum
Camden,
Instead of a big birthday party, we chose to have a small gathering the night before your birthday. We had a few close friends and family over for lasagna, salad, bread, and of course, cupcakes and ice cream (or "panicakes" and "cream" as you would say).
For your big birthday surprise, Daddy and I took you to the museum in Indy. On the two hour drive to the museum, you enjoyed several episodes of The Wiggles. When we first arrived, before we made it to the parking garage, you spotted a "giraffe" which was actually a big long-neck dinosaur. So, the shape and color is a bit different, but it did have a long neck like a giraffe.
You were amazed with all the "kids" and wanted to follow anyone and everyone around. Our first stop was the train station - you were amazed. Since you have been watching I Love Toy Trains for several weeks you knew all about the train station.
We visited a few more displays that were mainly for older kids and you weren't too interested. After a picnic lunch in the car (Mommy had to dump her camera memory card at lunch as it got full in the museum) of PB&J, pretzels, and yogurt we returned to the museum.
The afternoon was filled with lots of fun for you as we visited two more attractions that were for kids just your size. The first was the Story Area. You were attracted to the water display. We put a water apron on you and you played in the water for quite some time. You also enjoyed the bobcat. The next stop was Bob The Builders Workshop. While you aren't familiar with Bob the Builder, you were amazed with all the trucks and had to "ride" each one of them several times (even though the trucks were stationary). You enjoyed the garden - it was a little garden display where there were several carrots, potatoes, and onions that you could plant in a make believe garden. It, by far, was your favorite activity. It is as if you remembered all the gardening we did last summer and you were ready for another round of gardening. It won't be too much longer until we are planting our real garden - just a few more weeks!
After a fun day in Indy, we headed to Mi Pueblo and celebrated "Sarwa's" Sweet 16. She shared the birthday song and hat with you, but you did not like it! Mommy didn't have her camera for this, but promised to get pictures from the Smiths.
We had a long, eventful week last week with revival at church and birthday celebrations and very much appreciated the relaxing week that followed.
We hope you enjoyed your special day!
We love you,
Mommy and Daddy
Instead of a big birthday party, we chose to have a small gathering the night before your birthday. We had a few close friends and family over for lasagna, salad, bread, and of course, cupcakes and ice cream (or "panicakes" and "cream" as you would say).
For your big birthday surprise, Daddy and I took you to the museum in Indy. On the two hour drive to the museum, you enjoyed several episodes of The Wiggles. When we first arrived, before we made it to the parking garage, you spotted a "giraffe" which was actually a big long-neck dinosaur. So, the shape and color is a bit different, but it did have a long neck like a giraffe.
You were amazed with all the "kids" and wanted to follow anyone and everyone around. Our first stop was the train station - you were amazed. Since you have been watching I Love Toy Trains for several weeks you knew all about the train station.
We visited a few more displays that were mainly for older kids and you weren't too interested. After a picnic lunch in the car (Mommy had to dump her camera memory card at lunch as it got full in the museum) of PB&J, pretzels, and yogurt we returned to the museum.
The afternoon was filled with lots of fun for you as we visited two more attractions that were for kids just your size. The first was the Story Area. You were attracted to the water display. We put a water apron on you and you played in the water for quite some time. You also enjoyed the bobcat. The next stop was Bob The Builders Workshop. While you aren't familiar with Bob the Builder, you were amazed with all the trucks and had to "ride" each one of them several times (even though the trucks were stationary). You enjoyed the garden - it was a little garden display where there were several carrots, potatoes, and onions that you could plant in a make believe garden. It, by far, was your favorite activity. It is as if you remembered all the gardening we did last summer and you were ready for another round of gardening. It won't be too much longer until we are planting our real garden - just a few more weeks!
After a fun day in Indy, we headed to Mi Pueblo and celebrated "Sarwa's" Sweet 16. She shared the birthday song and hat with you, but you did not like it! Mommy didn't have her camera for this, but promised to get pictures from the Smiths.
We had a long, eventful week last week with revival at church and birthday celebrations and very much appreciated the relaxing week that followed.
We hope you enjoyed your special day!
We love you,
Mommy and Daddy
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Birthday Idea
Hi Friends.
I know many of you appreciate a good deal. So, I will share.....
I bought this Wilton cupcake stand at a garage sale a few summers ago for maybe $2 to $3. It as been in the cabinet and hasn't been used.
At Wal-mart, I bought one box of Pillsbury white cake mix for $.88 and two containers of Pillsbury whipped frosting for $1.50 each (one container would have worked, but I preferred both vanilla and chocolate frosting for taste and looks). Also, one container of Great Value chocolate sprinkles for $.97.
I baked and iced these on my own and make small 1.5 inches circles with my favorite scrapbooking tool - the Cricut Expression. I have lots, lots, and lots of scrapbooking supplies so I had the brown cardstock on hand. I didn't have a #2 stamp, but I did have a small alphabet. So, with my white ink pad and my alpha stamps, glue dots, and toothpicks I created my own cupcake toppers.
Do you like it?
I know many of you appreciate a good deal. So, I will share.....
I bought this Wilton cupcake stand at a garage sale a few summers ago for maybe $2 to $3. It as been in the cabinet and hasn't been used.
At Wal-mart, I bought one box of Pillsbury white cake mix for $.88 and two containers of Pillsbury whipped frosting for $1.50 each (one container would have worked, but I preferred both vanilla and chocolate frosting for taste and looks). Also, one container of Great Value chocolate sprinkles for $.97.
I baked and iced these on my own and make small 1.5 inches circles with my favorite scrapbooking tool - the Cricut Expression. I have lots, lots, and lots of scrapbooking supplies so I had the brown cardstock on hand. I didn't have a #2 stamp, but I did have a small alphabet. So, with my white ink pad and my alpha stamps, glue dots, and toothpicks I created my own cupcake toppers.
Do you like it?
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Celebrating You
Today, you are two, and you we are celebrating you! We are on our way to the Children's Museum in Indianapolis and hopefully you have a fun day with Mommy and Daddy.
The past two years have been amazing and we are so thankful that God entrusted us to care for you. We love you so much Camden and are proud of the big boy you have become!
The past two years have been amazing and we are so thankful that God entrusted us to care for you. We love you so much Camden and are proud of the big boy you have become!
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