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)!!!

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!

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

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!!

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.

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!!