Merry Christmas!

This picture was taken at the Creche Exhibit in Midway. We go every year, and decided this time to actually do their dress up nativity. Cam, as you can see, was the darling angel. He was so cute. My favorite in the picture though is the donkey. Hilarious right??


We want to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Hope your holidays are filled with love, family and joy. May the remembrance of the birth of our Savior be with you always. We love you!

Christmas at the Gateway

We bundled up and headed to the Gateway to look at the awesome Christmas tree. It was cold, but fun. Cam enjoyed learning about his mittens. It was hilarious to watch him wiggle his little hands around.

Mall Santa

Last year we weren't able to make it to any Santa, mall or ward, so I have zero pictures of the jolly man and Cam. Scott actually had one Saturday off in the last 10 or so, so we headed to the mall for a visit. The line was surprisingly short. I thought we would have to wait forever. We finally made it up front, Cam in an awesome mood, cousins around, Grandpa there, and yep he CRIED. It was so funny. Scott and I had to sit with Santa before Cam would have anything to do with him. By the end, Cam was waving bye and smiling.
Sure didn't get the picture. It was waaay too expensive and it didn't turn out too well. Cam wasn't smiling and Santa had a weird gaze. So another year done and still no picture for memories!
Aaron, Cam and Lauren

I took Cam to Dairy Queen for being such a good sport. He loved his ice cream!

Cam's ice cream drunk eyes.

A Good Ol' Fight

I have never been much of a hockey fan. Something that I would never admit back home in Detroit, for fear of my life. Huge hockey town.
Since Scott works for the Grizzlies we have been lucky enough to get tickets to any game we want. We also have been lucky enough to get awesome seats each time! Anyone interested in coming with me, let me know! I hate going alone since Scott is not able to really sit with us.

The last game was a couple weekends ago and I invited one of my favorite people, Annie. She and I were roomies before I got married. I am so glad she was able to come and catch up a little.
Playing with Daddy before going in

Alright Mom, DONE with the pictures!

Annie and Cam

Again...Sorry Cam

Yep, this shot looks like I found it on the web and copied it! We had 2nd row seats this time. Annie behind the camera= awesome pictures.

And...what we all wait for each game. FIGHT!! It is so fun to watch. This fight was pretty good. I've seen worse this season, but not too shabby.

The aftermath. A lone helmet.

Another one of Annie's shots

Holiday Fun

Scott and I don't have very many Saturday's together with the Grizzlies schedule lately, so we try and make the most of the few hours in the morning we do have.
Last Saturday we decided to go to The Festival of Trees. It was crazy busy because it was the last day. It was fun though. We didn't last very long, Cam was anxious. I don't like him walking around in crowded, public places so he his bound to the stroller. Sorry angel boy. You are too cute, someone would steal you for sure!
He wasn't a fan of this guy...
I really loved this tree. I love how creative these people get. I could never think of anything like these trees! They sure sell for a pretty penny too. Such a good cause.
The beginning. He was happy then.
I voted this as Cam's favorite.
Scott's favorite.

Sickly

Sadly, Cam had his first fever this week. It has just broke my heart. Mostly, freaked me out. The first fever is pretty terrifying for a new mom.
Cam has done so well though. As you will see from the video, he still wanted to play a little throughout the day.
Most of the time he just wanted to cuddle and watch Elmo.
Scott was sick too, and needed to stay home from work for 2 days per the Dr's request. It was fun to have him around...well no...it really wasn't. He just slept and took medicine. I felt so bad for him too. Thankfully everyone is feeling better and on the mend.

Here is a couple cute pictures of Cam relaxing during Sesame Street. By the way, did I mention I LOVE Sesame Street? Somehow it holds Cameron's interest the entire show! I know, I know a whole hour straight of TV is not good, but I need to get stuff done around the house! It is educational. They have the word of the day and all. I at least use the word 3 times after the show that day so he can remember. Yesterday's was Camouflauge : )

Here is a video that shows what I was trying to explain in the post below with his "superman" smile pose.

Please note: I DO know the words to "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes." I say here: head, shoulders, knees and CHEESE because I was trying to get Cam to smile. He didn't realize I was taping him.

There is another video to complete this with him dancing and blowing me a kiss, but I for some reason cannot upload it. I will try later.

Thanksgiving time

Sorry so late...
This year was so fabulous to be able to have my mom visit. She was supposed to come in Thursday morning, but missed her flight (NOT her fault, AIRLINES!) and ended getting here in the afternoon. Scott's family was so kind to push dinner back for us. We had a great time, eating, sleeping, eating some more, talking, then eating again. I vote every year my mom visit for Thanksgiving!
We filled our days with Christmas shopping, visits, food and fun. Here are a few pictures from the week.
(not in order)

Gorgeous Christmas tree at the Gateway. Go if you can!

Robby went to Michigan with us in August and was able to get to know my mom better. It was so fun to have him hang out with us while she was here. My mom just loves him.

One of Cam's shopping trips. Man, he is spoiled. The Tinkerbell puzzle is not for him by the way. He picked it out for his cousins in MI. It is nice to Christmas shop for him at his age, he can play with a toy and not remember you took it and give it to him all over again.

This is Cam's signature move. I can't even explain what he does. I need to get it on video. When he gets excited he crunches up his face, puts his hands up and does this weird shake thing. It is hilarious. We call this one, The Superman.

Happy clapping at Grandma!

Cam and Grandma

Cam loved my mom and always played and smiled at her, but would not let her hold him. Silly boy.

This is how he says CHEEESE to the camera. EVERY time. It's hard to get a serious smile out of him.

See?? CHEEESE!!!! So cute though huh?

Ahh, there we go!

We took my mom to Cheesecake Factory one day. She loved it. Chicken Salad sandwich...mmm mmm!!

Thanks for coming mom. We had such a fun time with you. Thanks for spoiling our boy...and us! I miss you and wish we could play more often. You are the best! LOVE YOU!