The Lake

Over Labor Day weekend we headed out to the lake and didn't really think much about the weather. We just wanted to take a little ride and let Camden tube.

Look Mom, I'm an otter!

We were not expecting this....

Yes, those are really black clouds and lots of rain!

We had to call it a day. It was a little scary trying to get back to the boat landing by driving thru this mess. My sister told me that I wasn't a very good First Mate for not checking the weather beforehand. Oh My!

Happy Labor Day

Happy Labor Day to all of our friends and family! We hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend as much as we did!

Catching Rainbows

Camden gave me his Christmas list the other day! I told him it was a little early to be thinking about what Santa might bring and he hasn't finished checking his list for good boys yet! Ha!

As soon as I walked in the door from work one day, Camden looked right at me and said, "Did you know that when Hippos poop their tail spins?" Now why do I send him to school? He has all the knowledge he needs already! 

He also let me know that he would be teaching his kids home school! Is he trying to tell me something? 

Camden's prayer last night, "Lord please continue to bless us with the blessings that you blessed us with!" So precious! 

Camden cleaned our plates from the table after dinner one night. I told him thank you for being such a big helper. He said, "Hey, I'm just trying to make some money!" Every time he helps do a chore around the house he asks when he is going to get paid. Smart!

Watch Me Grow

First Day of PreSchool ~ 2008

Kindergarten ~ 2009

First Grade ~ 2010

Second Grade ~ 2011

Third Grade ~ 2012

I didn't realize until now that he has had the same book bag for the last three years! Thanks LL Bean!

The First Day Of School

Monday, August 27th, was the first day of school. Bentley was a little sad because he couldn't go! He wasn't sure about all of the excitement going on that morning. I was feeling a little melancholy about the whole thing. I know it was just Third grade, but I was worried if Camden would be nervous or anxious during the day. I wrote him a note and stuck it in his book bag for him to read if he missed me during the day!

Back To School Traditions

On the day before school starts we do our annual tradition which involves lots of pool time and water balloons. We must first load up on a big breakfast! Then we are off to the annual water balloon fight after we have floated around in the pool for a while!

I was holding the camera so I didn't get attacked. Bentley was a little scared and ran off. Camden and Daddy got serious about the water balloon fight and went crazy on each other!

Back To School Camp Out

We had a Camp Out party over the weekend to celebrate the start of school. The tent (for Daddy and Camden) was pretty much right outside the house, but I guess it is nice to be close to the bathroom in the middle of the night! Camden was excited to get the party started! Even though he is only eight and going to the Third grade he looks like he is Eighteen already. Sigh!

We had some famous Mexican Dip and some little brownies!

It isn't a real party until someone breaks out a BB gun!

Camden did a little guitar picking with Ron! Well, it was mostly trying to tune them up!

We had a great time! I, of course, slept in a very comfortable bed inside the house. Some special moments of the party were: singing "Red Solo Cup" with our red solo cups, Camden singing "Evil Woman" Opera style with Ron, Danny not being able to eat a grilled hot dog (his have to be boiled only) and watching a video about Charlie going to Candy Mountain. The strangest thing ever! Here's to the Third Grade and more gray hair and more therapy from having to do homework! Ha!