A Fort

Daddy was off work a few weeks ago and he thought it would be a grand idea to help Camden build a fort. It is a young boy's dream come true. That really is a pool liner that someone discarded being used as support. It seriously looks like a habitat for snakes and spiders to me. Camden was just super excited to finally have his very own fort. He hangs out there a lot and shoots his BB gun. He wanted me to go inside but I had to decline. I'm just not an outdoorsy being in the woods type person. I will leave this adventure to Camden and Daddy! Maybe the next project will be a tree house!

I forgot to mention that Camden tried to blow out his candle using his nose (instead of his mouth) at his birthday party! It didn't work so he had to use his mouth. Oh my! I don't know what prompted him to try that little trick. I was just standing there snapping away with the camera, but that definitely got my attention. Never, ever a dull moment!

The Party

Yes, Camden does look like he has rabies in this picture! He was about to sweat to death and he was wide open the entire party! I think he had the time of his life with some sweet friends!

 In between there was a quick break to refuel..

 Next I had to break out some of my famous moves. Don't try this at home kids!

 Then I helped with a little skating.

 Some people just had to show off with really fancy moves!!

 Camden had the best time ever! I didn't get many pictures of him because he was a constant blur. He was definitely on the go!

 After the party we took Camden to his favorite Mexican restaurant. They have a really low sanitation grade but we took a chance since that was what the birthday boy wanted. He dug right into his favorite tacos!

After they sang Happy Birthday in English and Spanish he got to dig into a mile high dessert! It was love!

 As we were driving home, I told Tim to get Camden in the shower as soon as we got there. Camden said, "Wait, can I have a Bubble Bath instead? I really need to soak my feet!" Ha! 
 

A Reward

Hello Wilson! Camden got a balloon at Old Navy the other day. He decided he would draw a face on him. That was just fine until we realized that the black marker was getting all over everything!

Camden asked me one morning, "Mommy do you know what a skunk smells like? Well, that is what your meatloaf smells like!" Oh my, is it my cooking or is it the smell of raw hamburger? Does my cooking really smell that bad?

Camden has been saving his allowance for a long time. We pay him each day for good behavior and when he misbehaves he has to pay us. He told me that he was going to buy Bentley a toy for being so good. I told him to spend his money on something for himself and he said that Bentley should get a reward! Poor Bentley got a Hedge Hog and almost lost his mind. He carried that thing all over the house for two hours. He tried to bury it a few times under a bed or behind a pillow. Bless him, he just didn't know what to do! No more rewards for dog! 

The Gifts

I just love this picture! I didn't notice until I downloaded it, but it looks like he has antlers on his head (actually the snowman plate stand!) Camden got some little gifts for his birthday from us! At church Sunday some special little ladies lavished him with money! He has them eating out of his hands! They just love him and he loves them. We, of course got him another remote control boat. I think this will be his fourth one. When will we ever learn? But, when it's your birthday you get whatever you want for a whole day! Ha!

 

 For Camden's actual birthday day he chose to eat at Applebee's. He ordered his favorite and two desserts! He is totally my child!!! When we were getting up to leave, I slid to the end of the booth and right on down on the floor in a heap. I have never been so  embarrassed! Tim helped me up and I ran out of there as fast as I could! Now Camden has a big party on Saturday with friends and skating and that's how you make turning Nine years old something to remember! If only Mommy and Daddy can keep up! By the way, Camden's boat is awesome. We had so much fun running it all over the pool and it is super fast!

You Are Nine

Camden you are nine years old today! Honestly do not know what we would ever have done without you in our lives!

  You are our sunshine and our little "tornado."

 We love you, more than you could ever imagine, forever!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I Miss This....

Sandy Toes!!

 And the view!!

Summer is calling me!

Little Things

I love my new picture frames! It's just a little thing, but I do love to take some pictures (just ask Camden!). So why not frame them in something special! Even though they were inexpensive frames, I think they fit so well with the pictures that I chose. Love!

One night Camden told me that since he ate seconds for dinner, he would be available for a brownie! I am so glad that he treats me like the best waitress in the whole world! Let's just hope we get this figured out before he meets his future wife! Ha!

Also, I caught him playing volleyball in his room after school. The ball and the ceiling didn't get along well. I explained to him that this would be an outdoor sport for now! He does keep me on my toes!