Gettin' him trained....

Don't mind the mess of clean laundry in the background.

I am so proud of this guy!  He is catching onto my thrifty craze. He got an email from a fellow teacher today that she had a bunch of boys clothes she was giving away. He forwarded it to me and said, "Guess I am going shopping!" He came home with a bag of clothes and was so excited to show me and Camden. As I exclaimed over how cute the stuff was, he said, "And it was free!" What a guy!

Fire Engine Visit

When I picked Little Man up from preschool today, Ms. Kim, the assistant director, said "Can I have your phone number?" Hoping everything was okay and kinda wondering why, I said, "Of course!" Then she said "I took this cute picture of Camden at the fire truck visit and went to send them to you and realized I didn't have your phone number." Is that sweet or what? To this scrapbooking and blogging momma, it made my day-I was so excited!


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I love it that Camden goes to preschool at our church and so many of the workers know  and love him. Ms. Sue is also awesome about sending pictures and she sent all the parents this group one. Love it!

the Library

Camden was feeling a little sad this morning because Daddy has had 3 football games in a row this week and he hasn't been home much. So, while there was laundry to be done and a house that needed to be cleaned, I knew what was more important. So, Camden and I spent some one on one time together this morning. We went to Great Clips to get a haircut (Side note-he has the fastest growing hair ever!). Then, we headed to the library. He was so excited when I told him where we were going. I started reading him a book and I must have been a little loud because he said, "Shhhh! It's  quiet in here." He loved all the different puzzles. When he picked up the United States puzzle, he told me that this was about the news and asked where we live. I showed him Missouri and then, also Minnesota because he knows that is where he was born.

I love seeing his mind grow with each day. He learns something new almost daily! On his first library visit, he checked out Go to Bed, MOnster!, Llama, Llama, Mad at Mama and an All About Cars dvd.
To wrap up our time before Daddy got home, Camden got to take a nap with Mommy in Daddy and Mommy's bed. He was excited to sleep in Daddy's spot. And after his three hour nap, I am wondering if maybe we shouldn't try that more often!
One of my greatest challenges as a mommy has been to remember that he won't always be little. He may need me alot now and I may feel pulled in too many directions. But one day, I want to be able to look back and have no regrets! Like Hannah, "I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. 1 Samuel 1:27" and I want to treasure every minute I have with him. Thank you, God, for my sweet boy, Camden Joseph.

First friends

Camden and Isabella were born just days apart, so Johnna, Beth's friend, and I were on maternity leave together. She brought Isabella over for a visit and we joke that they were each other's first friend. We took these pictures that day.

Fast forward to 2 years old and they ended up in the same class at Victory Children's Center together.
now, Johnna is Emily's kindergarten teacher and was at Emily's 6th birthday party last night. I snapped this picture of Camden and Isabella at almost 4years old. I told Johnna I hope we can keep getting pictures of them together as they grow up!

Family Pictures 2012

Got2BeMe Photography took our family pictures last week. Wouldn't you know our normally super happy child was a bit on the grumpy side, but Britaney was very patient with him(and us). These are our sneak peaks-can't wait to see the whole cd!

Camden's First Field Trip

Friday was Little Man's first field trip with Victory Children's Center to Eckert's in Millstadt. Mommy and Daddy took the day off work and made it a family day! It had rained alot this week, so the orchard was a little muddy. Other than being a bit overcast at first, the weather turned out pretty nice. We had a good time picking apples with his friends and doing the fun activities.


 Harlyn and Camden

Xavier, Camden and Collin

 

You and Grant being silly

You love Ms. Sue!

You and Dylan

Small, Medium and Large

 

One of the cutest things that Camden has learned lately is ordering things according to size. He sees small, medium and large everywhere and will line things up according to size. I am amazed by it every time!