Big Girl and Not Quite Lovin It

Since 3 jars of food and 5 bottle simply couldn't keep our little busy body going, it was recommended that we start adding in some real snacks! Although she seems fascinated by the bananas, cheese and Puffs on her tray, she can't quite figure out what to do with them.......so, they get rubbed into her chin, eyes, hair, ears and cheeks! Last night I thought we managed to get 6 pieces in and down. Two hours later when I slid on the pajamas, I realized we got them down...the inside of our clothes! I found five and am still holding on hope that the final one found its way to her tummy.

Apparently, Mom and Dad Have it All Wrong.........

Maybe it was because we had seen other parents do it this way. Perhaps it was the picture on the box. But, apparently, kids are supposed to go under the Exersaucer rather than in it! In the past few days, Camdyn has been super into crawling over, under and through things. Although it is usually Mom, Dad or Barley that we are trying to conquer, last night it was her Exersaucer. However, rather than just tunneling on through, she decided to park herself there and play......and she was not so happy when Dad wedged her out to go for a walk!

A Little Under the Weather

Unfortunately, the first snow has brought about our first super nasty cold! Between coughing, snotting, sneezing and drooling, we just haven't had time for the camera! But don't worry......Camdyn promises to feel better soon and smile extra pretty for the next round of pictures!

My First Real Bath

We knew there was lots of shopping to be done in Portland, so Camdyn and I packed with care before we left, analyzing exactly which of the dozens items we usually travel with were actually necessities. Figuring we could utilize the extra set of hands provided by Grandma, we decided we could sacrifice our very bulky baby bathtub and just settle for the sink! I will admit, that when bath time rolled around, I was a little nervous about Camdyn's response. We had always used the little sling in her baby tub and that seemed to be working just fine.....little did I know we had apparently been denying Camdyn the experience of a life-time!

We decided on my parents exceptionally deep laundry sink to do the job and she looked so small as we set her in the basin. I anxiously awaited the trembling lip and blood curdling screams, but was pleasantly surprised by Camdyn's coos of excitement. Mere seconds later, she was howling with laughter,splashing non-stop and had drawn the entire family in to see the show. Despite the water flying onto the counter, the walls, the windows and floors, none of us had the heart to stop her from absolutely loving this first real bath! Needless to say, we will be storing the baby tub immediately and moving onto the exciting world of big-girl bath time!

Family Photo Time

Not the best family portrait, but at least evidence that Camdyn really does have a mom and dad!

Future Soccer Star

Since the sport is near-and-dear to both Mom and Dad's hearts, it has been a long standing joke that Camdyn WILL play soccer! We would teasingly tell people that we would teach her that every ball, regardless of size, color or intent, was a soccer ball. We kid about limiting exposure to other fall sports, leading her to believe that there simply was only one option available! However, it looks as if we can put our worries aside....... When presented with an insane number of playing options at a friend's house last weekend, Camdyn was immediately smitten with the soccer ball, eagerly chasing it around the living room for nearly an hour! Sometimes dreams really do come true!

Headed to P-Town

Just wanted to apologize for the lack of blogging the past week. Jeff has been off training to be a helicopter crew member, so I have been busy juggling work, home and my little crawler who manages to get into everything! Not so much time left for photo shoots.

This afternoon we are headed to the big city in search of a snowsuit, some quality time with Grandma and Grandpa and to pick up Daddy! 8) We promise some pictures from our adventures early next week! Thanks for checking in on us!