Little Salesman

Victory only does one fundraiser a year and it is completely voluntary. They sell candy bars each spring. We are so blessed to have a daycare where Camden is taught God's Word and loved on by Christians each day. So, I felt that selling a box of candy bars is the least we can do. Camden sold one to Todd as soon as we got home and somehow, he ended up with one to eat as well. I think he is going to be a natural at this! I mean who can resist this cute face?

Happy Easter

We had a fun filled Easter this year. The weather was amazing and that made the day even better! While it is fun to make Easter baskets, wear new clothes and have eggs hunts (and yes, we did all those things),we want to make sure that Camden knows the reason we celebrate Easter.  None of those things, the egg hunts, the baskets, the clothes will last or satisfy us for long. Jesus died for you and me and rose again. He is the reason why we have hope. That is what Easter is about! 

Camden loved his surprises in his Easter basket, so much so, that he did not want to look for hidden eggs. Much to the dismay of Mr. and Mrs. Bunny who might have had small disagreement while hiding those said eggs the night before....:) 

I have always loved having matching family outfits. Gamma got Camden his new outfit and I loved the bright blue, so it was decided to do blue this year. Just imagine the three of us together because we really did try to get a picture at church, but Little Man was having an out of sorts morning-as you can tell from his grimaces in the above pictures. 

Todd and I have made a very exciting discovery in our deviled eggs making...putting the mixture into a ziploc bag, cutting a small hole and voila-easy peasy filling! 

We had a great time as usual at the Marberry's. Camden just made himself right at home in Homer's chair and said, Cover me up, Mom? Homer and Maybull were all decked out in their Easter finery. It cracks me up that they are completely content to leave all that nonsense on. And yes, you do see an almost life-size chocolate Grand Bunny that Papa Richard thought Camden would just love! Thanks, Papa! 

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Our last stop of the day was Papa and Gamma's. Camden hunted for eggs with Emily and Nick and he found all three of the eggs with dollars! Many thanks to Aunt Beth for the noise putty in his Easter basket. Above you do see the ever serious, John Melton, trying his hand at making the sounds-that may have been the funniest thing I have seen in a while! I am thankful for a fun day with family, but most of all, I am thankful for the sacrifice my Savior made for me and that He is alive! 

Spring Break Fun

Just another zoo trip on a beautiful day of spring break...

Easter party

Football Fan

Camden never had a chance to not like football. His daddy loves the sports and is now a coach also. So, Camden has grown up loving it too. Todd has had these miniature helmets of the SCC for a long time. They sat on a shelf in what we call the Tennessee room, our computer room. Camden has always wanted to play with them, but Todd has always said no. One day last fall, Todd took them down and let him play. I did think it was a bit strange until I realized there was an ulterior motive... Mizzou is now in the SCC, so his set was no longer complete. He has since started hunting down the larger size helmets on ebay.
But back to Camden, he loves playing with those little helmets. He calls some of the teams, meanies. We have no idea where he got this, but it is hilarious! He will play for a long time with his helmets and carries them around in a ziploc bag.
His favorite thing to do is play football with his Daddy. He will ask to put on his jersey(a Vols jersery, of course!) and say, Coach, I'm ready. Seriously, he calls his dad coach! I am usually the crowd and have to cheer when he makes a tackle or a touchdown.
So, to make a long story short, Camden and Todd were playing the snow the other day. They come to the door and tell me they have a great idea. They want to put on their Tennessee jerseys and tackle the snowman they just made. Well, who am I to stand in the way of a great idea?

Daddy, let's make a fort

Ever since Camden spent the night with Aunt Mickie and Uncle Adrian, he has talked about making a fort. What better way to spend a snow day morning? He loved it and we had fun off and on all day playing in the fort, even on top of the fort.

Snow in March?

Poor Camden is so confused. Their theme at preschool this week was spring, so we have talked a lot about the weather getting warmer and flowers blooming. On the way home from church today as it is snowing pretty hard, he says "It's winter outside." Yes, son, March 20 may have been the first day of spring, but in Missouri, it is currently still winter.

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I have to say, though, today was one of the most fun days we have had in a while. Here's a look:

I love that Camden always asked before we play in the snow if I will make hot cocoa when we come in.