Saturday, December 19, 2009

Let it snow!!!

We got 13" of snow last night! It's been many years since I've seen snow like this. It's so pretty but it also stresses me out (cause I still have to go to work on Monday). Camden loved it and had so much fun playing in it today. He would have stayed out there all day if we let him. He never once complained he was cold!!


Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Holiday fun!

We've had a busy couple weeks since the Holidays have arrived! It started with Thanksgiving Day and then right into Black Friday, UVA vs VT game and decorating for the holidays. Things have calmed down a little bit but I doubt it will stay calm for long! I don't mind -- this is my favorite time of the year.
This past weekend, we went to the Big Island Parade. This was my favorite day growing up because after the parade, we would come home and put our tree up. Such good memories!! Anyway, Camden loved the parade this year. He waved at every single float and was a trooper in the cold weather. It was a great parade--loved the band playing and dancing to the Grinch song.
Here are a couple pictures.
This one is great! Camden & I were going inside the firehouse to get a cookie (well 2 for Camden, and 2 mini doughnuts!). Brookie wanted to come and off we went. Camden said "I'll hold her hand" and he held her hand the entire time. It was so sweet!! He also made friends with Brooke's friend Sienna. She was entertained by him and he loved her! He's going to be such a good big brother!!


Dad & Camden at the Parade.

Making Ornaments at Grandma's house!

Monday, November 16, 2009

Camden the Big Brother!

Camden is going to be a big brother!!!!!!!! I had a doctor's appointment last week and it was confirmed!! I'm pregnant and due in June. We told Camden one night last week and he was very excited. His main question was how is the baby going to get out!!! I showed him the picture of the sonogram and he said: "Is that your insides?". It was so funny! He had his heart set on a brother but over the weekend he decided he wanted a sister. I'm sure it will change many times before June!! I'm so excited to be giving him a sibling, someone to grow up with and create an incredible bond with (I hope). I think he's going to be a great big brother!!!
Camden & Baby Smith

We found out on Dad's birthday! We gave these to him -- what a surprise!! Notice there are 2 different brands. I was tired of wasting money on the expensive tests that were always negative so I started buying Wal-Mart brands. Once the Wal-Mart brand turned positive, Russell went straight to CVS to buy an "official" brand. :)

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Handsome boy!

Camden looked so handsome this morning before church that I had to snap a couple pictures. He loves it when we spike his hair--sadly it didn't last very long today.

Happy Halloween!!

Camden had so much fun on Halloween! All day he kept asking if it was time yet. Finally, it was time to get dressed up and go trick or treating.

Wolverwine = scary!!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Sick, sick, sick...

We've had a sick household the past few days. Camden started off with a temperature, cold and runny nose on Wednesday. That only worsened so I decided to take him to the doctor on Thursday. By the time of his appointment, I had a temperature, croupy cough, headache, aches, chills, sweats, etc so I decided to go as well. Turns out Camden had a virus and he was to continue on his motrin for a few days. I tested negative for the flu (which is only 50% accurate!!) and was sent home with no medicine at all. A couple hours later, I was feeling 10x worse and was the sickest I have ever felt in my life. I called another doctor and they said that since I had all the symptoms of the flu that they would call me in some Tamiflu. Once my sweet mother-in-law dropped that off at my door, I started feeling a little better but not much. About an hour after I took the first pill, I started vomiting (which can be a symptom of the swine flu along with everything else I had).

Camden was feeling pretty good all this time except for his cough and runny nose. I was in tears I was so sick!!! Didn't sleep or eat for pretty much 2 days. My headache finally went away (that was the worst part) yesterday but I had no energy to even walk around. Today I'm feeling mostly better except for the no energy part and a general sick feeling.

I sure hope that's the last time the flu (whichever kind I had) enters this house!! I'm praying that no one else gets this!! Russell and Camden took such good care of me though! My boys are the best!!!!!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Lost in the corn maze...

We went to Layman's Farm on Sunday to tackle the corn maze. It was a lot of fun however we got very lost in the corn maze. We had a map and clues but it was still very hard to find our way around. Add in 2 kids who insisted on picking up corn and a little girl who slept in her stroller for almost the entire maze, and you can imagine how we were ready to get out of there.






UVA game

Camden went to his first UVA game on Saturday. He loved the tailgating part and walking around the stadium but got bored just watching the game. He would occassionally watch but mainly wanted to play with his toy or walk back and forth along our row (luckily we took up most of that row). I am so glad he got to go. I know there will come a time when he will want to go all the time but I'm glad it's not this year. I wouldn't know what to do without him for 7 Saturdays!!! I think he was a good luck charm because UVA won (by alot)!!!






Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Fun evening!

It's been soooo long since I've updated that I thought I better get something on here!

We had a fun evening tonight. Camden and I made blueberry muffins after dinner and they turned out so good! He loved them! He did most everything (including cracking the eggs), all I did was measure and stir a little bit.



After making muffins, I decided to measure Camden to see how much he has grown. We keep his growth on the inside of his closet door. The last time I measured him was in July. This boy is growing like a weed!!! Take a look to see how much he has grown!!!

Here is a quick picture of Fishie Wilson, Camden's pet we got him a couple weeks ago. Honestly, I'm so surprised he's still alive. I have never in my life had a fish live very long so I was a little nervous. He's doing good though and Camden loves him!!!


After bath time, we read a few more pages in his book. Camden is learning to read one of those Dick and Jane books that introduce easy words. He's mastered the first section (about 60 pages) and has now moved on the "hard" words. I'm so amazed by how smart he is!



Sunday, September 20, 2009

More beach fun

I'm in denial that our beach vacation is over. It was just so much fun and the weather was perfect! I don't think we got "hot" once--just perfect temperatures. Camden loved it and kept saying he liked our vacation. He loved spending time with everyone and says he misses Carter and Riley this morning.

A funny story that I want to remember: Camden was finding seashells on the beach and held one up to his ear and said "I can hear the ocean". So funny--the ocean was right behind him. We were really lucky in finding sand dollars this year. That became something we did every day .


We made priceless memories. Carter Smith & the shocking toys, Build A Bear, Sand Dollars, Sand Man, Carter's birthday, riding bikes, sausage & eggs, Margaritaville, Count Dracula, Bonefish Grill, Mom's camera & my eye (ok, those last 2 aren't good memories but are things we won't forget).

Here are a few more pictures from our trip.

Cousins

3 generations


Getting sandy...



Relaxing in Grandma & Papa's bed one morning.

The Smith's

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Beach fun!

Our beach vacation is flying by and we are having a blast! The weather is perfect and the water is so warm. The best part is that we have a long stretch of beach all to ourselves--no crowds!! Camden is loving the ocean and the sand...he could stay there for hours!

Here is a cute story about my sweet boy: we were eating at Bonefish Grill and Camden told me he was going to marry me. I asked him why and he said cause he loved me and I was pretty & beautiful. So sweet!

Here are a few of my favorite pictures so far:


More to come!!

Monday, September 7, 2009

Camden's first boat ride

Grandma and Papa took Camden on his first boat ride yesterday. He had so much fun and loved it when Papa drove fast and hit the "bumps". I think Papa is going to have a future fishing buddy in a few years!!
They had a picnic lunch before the boat ride. Carter and Papa were already out fishing so Grandma, Riley & Camden met them for lunch.
This is the only life jacket that Grandma could find to fit Camden. Well, the only other 1 was pink! He's wearing Grandma's hat.

Loving the fast ride on the boat. Carter was so sweet to hold on to Camden!!




Carter's big fish!!


Camden loved his boat ride and wants to go again soon (and I want to go too)!!!

Labor Day cookout

We had a little cookout yesterday with some of our great friends. The kids all had a blast and it was fun to watch them playing together. Here are a few pictures.




Saturday, September 5, 2009

My little boy is growing up!

Camden and I are going to Target today. He's excited because we're going to look for Spiderman 3 (he is on a spidey kick lately). He said he was going to get ready. I heard him brushing his teeth and using his mouthwash. I then heard the shower start in his bathroom. I ran to get my camera and snapped this picture.


He got out, dried off and put lotion on all by himself. I was deliberately leaving him alone just to see what he could do on his own. I snapped another couple pictures of him being so independent!




When did he grow up on us? My sweet little man!!!

PS--look how neat the bathroom is!! He didn't make 1 single mess and there wasn't any water on the floor. So proud!!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Happy Birthday Mike & Mark

Today is Mike & Mark's 37th birthday! We went to The Outback to celebrate and the food was delicious! We had fun watching Camden & Brooke play with each other. After we ate, we headed outside to take some pictures.
Birthday boys!
Mom & Dad were in shock 37 years ago when they found out there were two! She was a month early and Mark & Mike together were 10.5 pounds. Wow!




Camden & Brookie - I took 1,000 pictures of them and this was the best one. Couldn't get them both to sit still at the same time!

Such fun memories!