Happy Spring!

It's been over a week now since our last post. Lots has happened this past week, and we would like to share some of this week's highlights. Here is a picture of Camden last Thursday when he turned 5 weeks old.Camden celebrated the day by staying awake about 10 hours with only a few 15 minute cat naps. We are hoping that he does not think he's too big for naps now! Saturday was filled with fun as our friend Brooke came over to play with us. Brooke's mommy is one of my mommy's very best friends. Daddy joined in on our play date. Brooke is 5 months old and she loves to swing. Here she is in my swing having a blast.For lunch we loaded up in Daddy's truck and went to Reid's Sandwich Shop. Brooke is fully awake and ready to ride, but I thought I'd catch a little snooze on the way. Needless to say, by the time we arrived at Reid's, Brooke was conked out too.On Wednesday, Mommy and I were invited to Steph and Riley Young's house for a play date. There were 7 mommies, 7 babies, and 1 toddler. What a house full! Of the 7 babies, 6 of the babies are 6 months old and younger. Here is a group photo (you can see that I am not fond of this photo shoot). From left to right, Camden Yake (6 weeks), Gabe Knepp (12 months), Meredith Bean (3 months), Ava Rainey (3 years), Riley Young (6 months), Aspen Rainey (4 months), and Caitlyn Cribbs (4 months). Emily Ash (6 months) came too, but she and her mommy had to leave a litle early. We had a very good time and are looking forward to our next play date at the park in a few weeks.
Today Camden is 6 weeks old. It feels like yesterday that he arrived. It is amazing to see him grow so quickly. At 6 weeks he has begun to sleep through the night, greatly enjoys swinging, loves to set on Daddy's knees and coo, beginning to like tummy time, and is eating like a little piggy. We are very much looking forward to the next few weeks as Camden should begin giving us genuine smiles (and not just when he has gas). We are truly amazed how parenthood can pull at the heartstrings!

Beautiful Day

We are so grateful for a wonderful weekend. On Sunday after church we went to get our first family photos taken. It was so much fun. Camden was awake the whole time and did great. Afterwards we stopped in town to take a walk. This was Camden's first walk in his stroller. Camden loved it!


Camden is now beginning to truly enjoy tummy time. He is becoming much stronger and able to control his head while on his tummy and when being held.

That is all for now. We'll be back soon!

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