Just a Swing'n

The weekend has rolled around again, and I am now over 4 weeks old and my Mommy and Daddy can hardly believe it. I am such a good baby as I'm not much of a fusser and I take 3-4 naps during the day and I sleep well at night awaking only once for a little snack. Daddy gets up first to change my diaper and then Mommy gets up to help me with my snack. For the most part we all are rested each day.

On Monday a nice package arrived via UPS. It was a very nice swing from my Mommy's friends at DFAS. Thank you Carrie, Amanda, and Elizabeth for the swing. I love it, and so does my Mommy. With my swing, Mommy can now wash dishes, do laundry, clean house, and update my blog. Here is a glimpse of me having a good time in my new swing.
By the way, my Mommy misses her friends at DFAS, but we are coming to visit for a day when my Daddy is finished with work for the summer.

On Thursday my Nana, Mommy, and Me went to my Baby Shower at my Mommy's work (SAIC). Everyone was so nice and showered me with so many nice gifts. Mommy, Daddy, and Me are so thankful for Mommy's SAIC family.Here is a picture of Mommy's guy co-workers who were brave enough to stay and enjoy the shower. We know who the "real" men are who work at SAIC!

After the shower, we went to visit my Grammy Yake. Thanks Grammy for the nice visit on Thursday afternoon - Nana, Mommy, and I had a great time!

Friday was another great day. Mommy and I went with Daddy to work to visit Daddy's co-workers. Mommy failed to get out the camera. We'll be visiting Daddy again at work so he can show me off to his students so we'll take pictures then.

Here is snapshot of Me, Daddy, and big brother Shadow. This is the first time that Me and Shadow shared Daddy. When Daddy is sitting up, there isn't quite enough room for me and my big brother. But when Daddy lies down, we both fit!

Of course Mommy couldn't get everyone to look at the camera at the same time, so this will have to do.

Today has been a great day so far. The sun is shining and it is absolutely beautiful outside. After my afternoon nap, we are going to see about taking my very first trip to the park and my very first walk in my stroller. This will also give my Mommy some fresh air. Lately with all the rainy days, Mommy and I have had some long days couped up inside. Here are some snapshots of me this morning as I was spending time with Mommy while Daddy is cleaning our car.




Here I am - Pappy's little lamb! Pappy, I'm not Chester, but I'm PRICELESS! My Pappy sold his favorite little lamb last night. Pappy - don't be sad.

I'm still your little lamb and I won't be ready for the State Fair for several years so I'll be around awhile. Mommy and Daddy sure hope I'm interested in lambs or my Pappy is going to be very disappointed. I must admit, I'm too cute - don't you agree?

We hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. We are wishing Aunt Allie and Uncle Miles the best of luck today during their races. We miss you and hope to see you again soon because I'm growing very quickly!

Love,

Camden

Here We Are!

Hi Family and Friends! For all of you have little ones of your own you will completely understand why it has been too long since we have posted any pictures. Just when I think I have a few minutes to upload pictures, Camden decides he wants Mommy to hold him, feed him, or change his diaper. Of course, Mommy drops whatever is going on to meet Camden's needs. Anyway, Camden is now just over three weeks old and growing like a weed! Each passing day he is changing and according to most folks he is looking more and more like his Daddy.Since it has been so long since we have posted any pictures, we thought we would back track a bit and post some of our favorite pictures over the last few weeks.

Here is Camden after his bath. Camden's least favorite thing to do is bathe. It is amazing how he can go from imitating a roaring lion to imitating a peaceful lamb in just a few seconds! There is something about being naked and wet that Camden does not like. Hopefully when we graduate from a bath on the counter top to a bath in the big tub Camden will enjoy getting all cleaned up. Maybe we should incorporate some toys and see what happens. After all, Camden's crying is much worse on Mommy and Daddy (and Shadow as it hurts his ears)!

This is a glimpse of Camden's two week well baby check-up. When we first arrived Camden decided it was lunch time. When Dr. Cullen came in, Camden was not happy. After all Dr. Cullen interrupted his lunch and made him get naked. At least Camden showed Dr. Cullen that he has a strong set of lungs. Dr. Cullen says Camden is a "fine boy"! Camden now weights 7 lbs and 14 oz. We are not having any trouble gaining weight - kind of like Daddy and Mommy!


This is Camden with his First Teddy Bear Alpaca. Alpaca's fur is made from alpaca fur. Camden loves him as he is the softest teddy bear ever. Mommy got this Alpaca for Camden before he was born.




Last weekend Cousin Craig spent the weekend with Daddy, Mommy, Shadow, and me. We had such a great time! Daddy played legos and tractors with Cousin Craig and me (really I just watched while they played). My cousin Craig loves to hold me. He says he is good at holding me because he holds me "like a cat." Craig, I hope you can come stay again with me sometime soon. Maybe it will be warm enough for us to play outside with my Daddy!


Well, we better go for now. It is bath time and our Pappy is coming to visit us soon! Bye for now but hope to be back soon!

Camden Duane Yake Has Arrived!

Hi Everyone! Many of you are aware that Camden arrived on Thursday, March 6th at 7:20AM weighing 7 lbs. and 6 oz. and 20.5 inches long. Last Wednesday Austin and I went to our 37 week check-up and ended up heading to the hospital afterwards. We came home on Monday, March 10th early afternoon and are now well on are way to adjusting to our new lifestyle. Here are a few pictures of Camden's first few days of life outside of Mommy.