Homework

Years from now I will want to look back and remember the joy, the pain, the I will pull my hair out now feelings that I have had for the past six months!!! Just look at the concentration on his face! Don't be fooled by his studious look, it is but a mere ploy, a distraction. Moments before this picture was taken he was on the floor being possessed by the devil himself. I think I will invest in a tutor now! It will be money well spent, just so I will stay somewhat sane until he graduates. 

Camden has started a diary. I think he wanted one because he reads "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" everyday and night. I just happened to see one of the pages and he had written, "Missed 4 on spelling test. That is good!" It was funny to me, but I am forbidden to ever read his diary he let me know. Only Daddy can read it!

Camden asked, "Mommy is there such a thing as an expired cow?" No baby, cows don't expire, only milk does! Ha!

Dancing Machine

There was quite a bit of dancing going on at Madeline's birthday party. Camden decided he would jump right in and break some moves or do some boot scooting. First he had to ease in and blend in with the crowd....

He decided to break it down and show them some of his moves....

Look at that form!!

He's got the moves like Jagger! Camden is a one man show! He was very entertaining and couldn't let the night get away without getting a hold of the microphone too. He requested the DJ to play "Pain Without Love" or "Click, Click, Boom". I told the DJ not to play either of those since it wasn't appropriate at all for the church Fellowship Hall. Finally, Camden, Emily and Abby sang their version of "Baby" to the birthday girl! People actually stopped to stare at  the dancing. He wanted to know if I would put him on YouTube. Not!

Sweet Sixteen

Camden and I were so honored to be a part of Madeline's Sweet Sixteen party! We had so much fun with lots of family and friends. And the food was completely incredible. Here is the candy table.

 The cake was awesome!

 There was so much food and lots of dancing going on....but the biggest moment for the birthday girl was this Justin Bieber look a like named Jeremy. He sang "Baby" and danced with Madeline. Such a special moment!

 Madeline has been called to be a Missionary. We are so proud of  the young woman that she has become. She is such a shining example of a leader for Christ. We love you so much, Madeline. Oh and she did get her driver's license so everyone watch out!!

The Party

To start the day off we had to go to the Commissary. We stopped at the gate going onto the base. The guard asked Camden how he was doing. Camden said, "Good, this is the best day of my life because it's my birthday!" I love how he is so animated with strangers! Next we had a little cake at home and opened some presents.  Camden said that his "cake tasted a little like heaven!"

One child's mom called me and asked for some ideas for a present for Camden. I gave her a few clues and when I got off the phone Camden asked me if I told her that he liked Mr. Potato Head. I told him no. He said, "Good because I don't!" Such a little silly! Next we were off to skate and enjoy some friends for the afternoon!

Camden and Maddox

Camden, Noah and Jayden hanging out. Love, Love, Love Noah's shirt!!!!

Now there were no clowns at this circus, but we did have this:

Me and the girls hanging out and NOT skating!

Then we were off to Camden's favorite Mexican restaurant and he was serenaded by a real Mariachi band in Spanish and English! It was a great ending to a great day! Hope this was the best birthday ever Camden!! You are a little man now!!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my special boy. Eight years ago today I became a Mommy. I didn't think that it would ever happen, but God had big plans for me. Long years of pain and many tears were all washed away the instant I saw your beautiful little face Camden. There just are no words to describe that first moment. How does a Mother ever tell her child how much he means to her? Only God knows the depth of that kind of love. You will always be my little baby boy, Camden, no matter how many birthdays you have. But this one day, eight years ago, will be something that I will never forget. You were born in my heart and that is where you will stay forever. I don't want to forget that when you tell me that you love me, I always say I love you more.

And Daddy was pretty smitten too!!

"A Mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in it's path."
~ Agatha Christie

Seventh Birthday

For the Seventh birthday Daddy decided to get Camden something that he didn't discuss first with Mommy! You can imagine my shock when I saw him with this...

 A BB gun for a seven year old? When is that ever appropriate?  Camden has already shot it at our house! Daddy was with him, but he was talking on his phone when this happened. Don't need to say anymore....Any who, since Daddy had back surgery this year, we traveled home later so Camden could also celebrate his birthday with family and with someone very special!

Sixth Birthday

For the Sixth birthday we went to the islands of Madagascar. We watched that movie ten thousand times! Daddy and I kind of liked this movie too, so it wasn't as bad! 

My cousin, Michelle, made the cake and it was awesome and unbelievable!

 Camden also got an IPod for his birthday!