It's been a while!

I haven't updated my blog in so long!! We've had a pretty busy winter and spring looks to be just as busy! I'm about 29 weeks pregnant so we're preparing the new arrival. Finally bought some furniture today so I'm feeling productive about that!! Camden learned how to be a great Big Brother today. The hospital offered a class that was very good for Camden's age group. Cam learned how to feed, change & hold a baby. He had a great time!!

After the class (and after we bought baby furniture), we went to an Easter Egg Hunt. A lot of Camden's friends were there and he had so much fun. He hunted easter eggs, did a spoon race, 3-legged race and caught a few toy ducks in the water. This was a fun event and I was glad we were able to go.

It's been a great weekend and I love the warm weather! I didn't realize how ready I was for spring until I put on my flip-flops!!! I hope it stays this way!!

5 months pregnant!

It's been a while since I've updating this!! Time is flying on by and I'm 5 months pregnant now. I'm feeling very good and have gained about 5 pounds now. I need to start thinking about maternity clothes soon!! We find out what we're having at the end of the month -- Can't wait!!! Russell and I think it's a boy and Camden is really hoping for a brother!! We'll see! Everything about this pregnancy has been different from the morning sickness to the swelling to even the weight gain. I hope that doesn't mean labor will be different--I was only in labor for 6 hours with Camden and am kinda looking forward to that again!

Anyway, here is a quick picture that Russell took today. Here's the little baby bump!!

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!!

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!

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. :)

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!!