Guitar

My little musician is learning how to play the "tar." This was s gift from great grandma E. She always finds good toys at the Goodwill.

This isn't just any "tar." It is The Wiggles "tar." So, now we are watching The Wiggles again. And, where in the world did he learn that guitar players sit on a stool?

Look, it's snowing....

The Nativity

We are enjoying the LittlePeople Nativity scene this Christmas season. Camden now recognizes clearly and pronounces Mary, Joseph aka "Jopsef", Gabriel aka "Gabal", and Baby Jesus.

Each day, Camden takes Baby Jesus "for a little ride."

I'm learning, through my two year old, that a little imagination can take you anywhere.

So close...

These "progress" photos are about two weeks old, so the cabinets are officially completed - crown molding and all. And the finishing touches on the tub deck surround are nearly completed. We now have light figures, interior doors, trim, and window casing. In about two weeks - it'll be moving day. As you can see, we've been preparing to move here at home. All the boxes are about to drive me crazy. But, I can live in chaos for just a few more short weeks!




Camden, I want to remember that you are such a great sport. Each evening, sometimes multiple times per evening, we drag you out to the house and expect you to not touch or move anything (mainly the tools) and to be content for only a few minutes that usually turns into 30 minutes. You don't complain and usually don't cause any problems. We run errands to purchase supplies for the house at least twice per week and most times you sit nicely in the cart with your Wendy's frosty treat and behave like a such a big boy. You are such a big help around the new house when it is time to sweep, carry wood scraps to the burn pile, and hand tools to whoever is working. We are so proud of you for all your help and making this process much easier for us. We are forever grateful for you!

"Look mom, I did it!"

My mom gave Camden his first advent calendar - a little magnetic cookie sheet for the fridge to help him count down the days until Christmas. He gives this little calendar his full attention each evening; however, he thinks that when all the numbers are all covered he "did it." He says, "look Mom, I did it." Maybe next year he'll catch on to the real purpose of this special gift from Nanny.

Tree Trimmings

I thought that two would be the magic age for tree trimming.




Wrong.

Austin is not the only member of my little family that does not quite enjoy tree trimming. Camden was was lacking the excitement I had hoped for - until I brought out the John Deere ornaments. Within a matter of seconds everything changed, he quickly became interested.

But, only for short time - we only have 3 or 4 John Deere ornaments. So, if I want more help with tree trimming, I'm going to need several more John Deere ornaments.

Sorting....

Here is what we have been up to the last week and a half or so. Sorting boards. Doesn't it look like fun? The great news is that the flooring is complete, most of the cabinets are in, interior doors are hung, and we are patiently awaiting trim work and countertop installations. Then, we will welcome the final coat of paint and few strong men to help move furniture.

really, he is MY son

Camden's organizational skills (or should I say OCD) is a maternal trait. I'm sure back in the 1980s my mom ran across this set-up near the Little Tykes kitchen. Yep, my mom still has my little kitchen set and Camden is now learning how to cook, wash, dry, and put away dishes neatly.

The Greats

the cute, little Smith great-grandkids. Their great-grandma is sure to love her Christmas gift this year, don't you think?