Birthday Recap

Camden was upset about having to go to school on his birthday! He came home with this cute little painting that he did in Art class. I almost cried when I saw it. All he said he wanted for the past month was a Creeper (MineCraft) birthday cake! He put little Creepers on his painting and I forgot all about getting him a Creeper cake! Oh my! He did have cupcakes at his party on Saturday so I wasn't thinking about the birthday day at all! I dropped the ball on that one for sure! We still went out to dinner at his favorite restaurant and they showed him some love!

After dinner we came home and he had lots of phone calls and emails! A special friend also gave Camden some more gifts and money!

Yes, that is a Helicopter in his hand! He bought it with some of his birthday money! This is like the ninth one for him. Santa gave him a Helicopter several years in a row, Grandma gave him one and so did we. These things just don't last very long. They should be banned from all the toy shelves in the world! But just look at that face...

I think he had a great birthday this year and he is already talking about what he wants to do for his birthday next year. Can we just slow down here?!? 

 

Ten Years

Camden, you made me a Mommy ten years ago today. We have grown and learned a lot together! Being a Mom is not an easy task, but I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world. I waited for a long time for this wonderful opportunity. I am so glad that God chose you for me and me for you!

For your birthday you asked for a phone for one cent from Verizon (that doesn't include the monthly plan, but you don't know that) and a new bike! You got the bike, but we are holding off on the phone!

What are you up to: You still love Horse and Bear and probably always will. That's OK, everyone needs a little security. You still completely love Sponge Bob and any cartoons for that matter. You love to ride your bike, play with Nerf Guns and make Silly Banz! Your appetite has really taken off this year and you love most foods. Your favorites are brownies, oreo cookies and pop tarts. Sounds like a Junk Food Junkie!  Also, you developed a taste for Texas Pete (you got that from school)! You even make me try new things like Dill Pickle potato chips! And oh yes, you do love some drama! Someday you will be an Academy Award winner!

You still hate to behave in school and feel that homework is a complete waste of time. Reading involves a lot of whining and you are struggling with Math. We are working on this daily! You are the class clown and keep insisting that when you get in trouble it was someone else's fault.

You are and always will be my little sunshine! I love you more!

Camden's Double Digit Party

Camden got to hang out with some friends on Saturday to celebrate his upcoming birthday! He is so excited to finally reach the Double Digits (TEN)! He thought that meant that he would be getting a phone, but we are holding off on that one! Ha! He had a great time at his party!

Then they got crazy! Must have been the sugar!

The Pinewood Derby

The Pinewood Derby this year was pretty exciting. Daddy had to go out of town so that left me in charge. Camden designed his car and painted it all by himself and he was proud! Camden wanted a picture with his car from last year too!

Camden and I arrived at the Derby a whole hour before it started. He was extra excited and couldn't contain it. I sat with him and a bunch of his friends. That equaled complete chaos. I told one of his little friends three times that we were playing the quiet game. He told me he didn't like that game! His other little friend literally talked my ears off! I know his whole entire life history (all nine years of it!).  I wanted to take some pictures of the cars, but no one told me that this is serious business. I wasn't allowed to get anywhere close to those cars. There was tape on the floor that you couldn't cross and all kinds of barriers. It was my first time so I had no idea! They meant business!

Before we knew it, race time was a go! Camden got to race his car 3 times!

His car did not win and he was not pleased. He let his feelings of displeasure be known to all. I spent at least an hour trying to explain that winning isn't everything and it was supposed to be about having fun. He wasn't buying it! His car did get pulled for best in show, but didn't get picked.

It was a really long afternoon and we came home and took a rest break! Also an update: I did finish the puzzle that I was working on during the snow storm. It took me three days! I started it thinking that we would be snowed in for at least a day and since I don't ride four wheelers or play in cold snow, why not? This one was a challenge. It soon turned from mindless relaxation/fun to I will finish this no matter what! A thousand piece puzzle wasn't getting the best of me!

Catching Up

I am way behind on blogging because, well you know, life just sort of got in the way! So anyway, we spent New Year's Eve with some really sweet friends. We had a bon fire and the kids played Nerf wars in the dark. They had the best time! We had some grape juice to ring in the New Year too. The boys thought they were something else getting to make a toast!

 During the evening there was lots of great snacks to keep our energy up so we  could make it to midnight. It is getting harder and harder to stay up that late!

We also had an after Christmas get together the weekend before with some friends. The food was really simple but still hit the spot! We had subs, snacks and red velvet cake for dessert. It was the best because everything was store bought! I didn't make a thing!

Camden spent the whole month of January playing with his Christmas gifts. Most of this involved ambushing Daddy with his Nerf guns, making forts and playing war.

Another Snow Storm

Last week we experienced another snow storm! It snowed three times during the week. That is quite impressive for this area. School was closed for another four days. That is not good when you are trying to learn! We hope to get back on track soon. With all of the snow we sort of forgot about Valentine's Day, but we made do! The most important thing was the fun that Camden had in the snow!!

 This time I remembered to make snow cream! It was Camden's first time to eat any! It was so good! Tim gathered me a huge bowl of snow to use!

 We ran out of firewood during the last snow storm so we didn't get to feel all warm and cozy this time! Tim went to two places looking for some to buy before the snow got here but they were fresh out! We survived and it was so beautiful to watch. Now where is Spring????

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! We have had a busy few weeks with toughing out snow storms! (More on that later!). In the meantime, here is some Heart Day decorations and fun stuff!

 Camden went to visit a friend's newborn baby yesterday. He told me that she had a tiny nose and tiny hands. Then he asked: "Mommy, you know if you swallow bones and cartilage and it's in your stomach...like if you have a baby in your stomach, why doesn't that make you throw up? When you swallow food does it go on top of the baby's head?" Ummmm, I'll let Daddy handle that one!

                                                                        

When God Answers Your Prayers

This poor child has prayed for snow for the past two years. God answered his prayers on Wednesday! When Camden woke up to the winter wonderland he was so excited. He couldn't wait to get outside! He actually jumped up and down and then came to hug me. I told him to hurry up and get dressed for school. He just looked at me and of course I told him I was joking! Ha! Bentley thought it was pretty awesome too!

You just might be a redneck if you get snow off your car with a rag mop! (I hope the neighbors were not watching!)

Daddy pulled Camden on his sled with the four wheeler. Camden rolled off and started screaming. I didn't know what in the world happened to him and just knew we were going to the ER. He was only mad and wanted Daddy to go slower. After we got all the snot and tears off him he wanted to go again. This time he rolled thru the snow about twenty feet when he fell off. He was madder than a hornet and called it quits. Half an hour later he was back outside and Bentley came out with us and wandered off. Camden went hysterical because Bentley was gone and we didn't care! We called him a few times and he came trotting back home. Only three melt downs on Camden's snow day...that's pretty good!

I had all the meals planned out and soup in the crock pot so I could relax all day and put together a nice little puzzle. Biggest mistake! It turned out to be the hardest puzzle I have ever attempted! This is as far as I got all day...What was I thinking????

Daddy kept the fire going all day long and it was so nice and peaceful! I took a few breaks from the nerve wracking puzzle to sit by the fire and be thankful for Camden's snow!