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First Snow of 2006
2006-12-21 (Thursday) 15:44 CST
Although it was a really cold day, Cameron seemed nice and warm inside.
So warm
that he stripped off to look out at the first snowfall of the winter. Cameron
could not wait to play in the snow. When dad got home that evening he bundled
Cam up and they went on a walk through the snow and came upon some
sledders.
They were nice enough to let Cam take his first attempt at sledding, with
Dad's help of course.
The next day I took the boys outside while the sun was out and we shoveled the
driveway. We attempted to make a snowman, but the snow was too dry. We look
forward to the next snowfall and we can try again at building Frosty.
Santa Claus 2006
2006-12-12 (Tuesday) 19:42 CST
Cameron and Porter had a chance to see Santa Claus and let him know what they
wanted him to bring them for Christmas. Our friend, Jenni Palmer, was taking
pictures with Santa at a local bank. Porter happily sat on Santa's lap and was
in awe of his long, white, curly beard and soft red suit. Cameron on the other
hand, would not come close to sitting on Santa's lap. I finally got Cam to
give Santa a package and Cam quickly told Santa that he wanted him to bring him
"Baby Jesus". It is so innocent how his little two-year-old mind tries to
combine the religious and secular aspects of Christmas. I purchased a toy
Playmobil Nativity set for Cam so he can play with baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph,
etc. I think he still wants the real baby Jesus. But I tell him that he
already has baby Jesus in his heart.
Developmental Updates
2006-12-02 (Saturday) 22:46 CST
Porter turned 6 months on Thanksgiving Day, 11/23/06. He is currently 16lb.
14oz., and 26 and a half inches in length. According to his physician he is
average for both height and weight. Porter is now sitting on his own for long
periods of time. He attempts to creep around by rolling or doing a slow army
crawl. He has become very interested in toys and cries when one is taken from
him. His grasp is very strong and he can pick up small toys and munipulate
them in his hands. He loves clasping his hands together and pumping them up
and down with excitement. Porter is a very happy baby and enjoys being tickled
under his chin and tossed in the air. He is becoming more vocal and has verbal
exchanges with his big brother.
Porter is now eating pureed vegetables, fruits, and meats. He seems to feel
pretty big now that he can sit up in his highchair. We can't believe that six
months has gone by so fast since this little bundle of joy entered our lives.
Cameron is almost 2 and a half years old. He is 30 pounds and 36 and a half
inches in height. Cameron continues to grow in height, though his weight
doesn't seem to change much. We think he has grown into such a handsome young
boy. Cameron's vocabulary is amazing and each day he surprises us with a new
phrase or a new observation. In the car he talks non-stop about
everything he
sees out the window from railroad tracks to what is pictured on billboards. His
counting skills are great and we are working on identifying the alphabet.
Cameron's favorite toys are his trains and cars. He spends much of the day
lining up his cars and trains in a long line. Cam enjoys looking at books and
singing songs too. He is very interested in what his dad is doing and often he
gets his tools out to help dad fix things. He is fascinated to learn how
objects work and to do them himself, "I do it", he says. One question that is
heard a zillion times a day is, "why not?". It is adorable at first, but by
the end of each day, well, it is not so adorable. But, he always knows the
right thing to say to melt my heart, and that is, "I love you too".
First bath together
2006-12-02 (Saturday) 20:26 CST
We are so Thankful
2006-12-02 (Saturday) 20:18 CST
We spent a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday at Grandma and Grandpa's house in
Columbia. We were blessed to have Great Grandpa and Great Grandma drive from
Bolivar to enjoy the feast as well. Grandpa's cousin, Joycelyn, and her
husband, Larry, (pictured in the group photo with Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt Emily,
myself, and Cameron) also came to see us while we were in Columbia. Cameron
and Porter took advantage of all the extra attention they received and Mom and
Dad took advantage of all the extra help. Grandma and I got lots of shopping
done while Cameron played his first round of golf on a par 3 course with dad.
Grandpa also spent quality time with Cameron showing him his electric trains
and having a picnic in the park.
Mom and Dad's trip to Manhattan
2006-12-01 (Friday) 16:35 CST
Matt and I took a short trip to Manhattan, NY in November. It was our first
time away from Cameron and Porter for a whole weekend. We enjoyed the time we
spent with one another reconnecting and sleeping in each morning. We stayed at
a nice hotel called the Soho Grand. The
hotel was down the street from China Town and Little Italy. We had fun walking
up and down the streets looking at all the street vendors.
The highlights
of our trip were walking through Central Park, getting a breathtaking view of
the city at the Empire State Building, iceskating at Bryant Park, dancing to DJ
Aphrodite at Crash Mansion, viewing Ground Zero, and taking the Staten Island
Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty and the coastline. We loved getting the
chance to visit this awesome city. We would like to bring the boys here when
they are older. My parents stayed with them at our house and they had a
wonderful visit with Grandma and Grandpa. We were very eager to see them by
the end of our trip.
"My parents went to Manhattan, and all I got was this shirt"
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