Picture Update

Camden's favorite things of the week are:

1. Eating

2. Sleeping

3. Drooling

4. Kicking and wiggling

5. Going on long walks with mom

6. Listening to classical music (He was born on the same day as Tchaikovsky and Brahms.)

7. Smiling at mom and dad

Here are some of my favorite pictures from the past few weeks:

"I'm a cool dude."

"Bright Eyes"

"Goofy boy"

My new trick

Strong neck

Goofy boy 2

Standing Tall

As you can see, we're having lots of fun!

hot, hot, hot!

We have had an unfortunate and fortunate week with our air conditioner. Unfortunate in that our unit (which is 32 years old) died. Fortunate in that we were able to get a small window unit for our bedroom (which should be installed before bed tonight!) and that we are able to replace our unit. We are grateful for the Lord's hand in our lives that helps us to have the things we need.

We needed a board to put in our window over our new air conditioner. Instead of cutting 1/2" plywood with a utility knife (because it was quiet hours time at our condos), I ran an extension chord out to my car, shut the doors and used a jigsaw. It's the Honda Civic Mobile Workshop (except the extension chord part) now showing on your local PBS station right after The New Yankee Woodshop and This Old house.

Wedding cards

This morning, as I organized Camden's room, I decided to go through a grocery bag full of cards from our wedding. I have been saving them because I tend to be a sentimental pack rat. But, it's been more than 3 years, so I really need to organize them into a scrap book or toss them. As I proceded to throw away some and keep some, I found 3 giftcards. I checked online, and they were all unused! I'm so glad I didn't throw the bag away!

Pictures

Here are the pictures I have so far:

Cousin Jet on the trampoline

Cousin Preston and Macy doing a double dive

Proud Aunt Rachel


Cousin VillaFae deciding that the candy jar should be hers

My sister Laura and cousin Jacob dancing at the anniversary party



Camden smiling for the camera

Most of the cousins singing a "Little Teapot Rap"

Grandma and Grandpa Marchant

Great Grandma Butler

Grandpa Wilkinson

All the men who helped bless Camden

Grandpa Marchant

Happy Baby!

Here is another super long post, but we've sure had an exciting week!

Don't Eat the Prophet!

So, we have about 10 big events that have happened in the last week, and I feel they are all blog-worthy. Hope you enjoy! Pictures are soon to follow.

1.Camden got his first haircut yesterday. He could have gotten one when he was born, but I waited until after his blessing. It wasn't the best cut I've done, but I've never had such a wiggly customer before! And, it's just fine for a 2-month-old.

2. Today, Camden got his 2 month shots. I waited until he was asleep to take him to the doctor, and we left him in his carrier. Still, he got pretty upset when the nurse (who is about the nicest nurse I've ever met) shot him three times. But, the rotavirus vaccine is an oral vaccine, so he was pretty happy to have something to suck on at the end. Then, he fell back asleep. I told him he was a brave boy and that he did a good job. :) Unfortunately, when he woke up, he barely ate anything, was pale and lethargic. The doctor said this is all normal and that infant Tylenol should do the trick. Hopefully he feels better soon!

3. On Sunday, we were able to bless Camden. I feel so grateful that so much of my family and Brian's family were able to come. I love family! He was so good--he didn't even make a peep during the whole blessing, which was beautiful. I love my husband so dearly, and I am honored and grateful to be his wife.

4. On Friday and Saturday, we all drove down to St. George for a family reunion and my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary celebration. I got to see family members I haven't seen in many years, which was such a joy for me. Camden smiled and cooed for his grandparents and great-grandparents. Brian played a Guiness Book of World Records marco polo game that lasted 3 or 4 hours while I sat in the shallow end and Camden slept in Grandpa Wilkinson's arms. I'll say it again, I love my family!

5. Don't eat the prophet! For family night, Brian and I played an exciting game called Don't eat the prophet! Here's how it works:

~Print out the pictures of the 1st presidency and quorum of the 12. Glue them onto paper so you have a 3 x 5 grid. They don't have to be in any order.

~Put popcorn, marshmallows, m'n'ms, or any other small treat on each picture.

~Send one person out of the room.

~Choose one person who is still in the room to pick one of the pictures. Make sure everyone knows who got chosen, but keep it a secret from the person out of the room.

~Bring the person back into the room.

~The "outsider" chooses one of the general authorities. If it is the one that the 'insider' chose, everyone yells "Don't Eat the Prophet!" If it isn't, the person gets to eat that treat and choose another general authority. The "outsider" gets to keep going until everyone yells "Don't eat the Prophet!"

~ Next, someone else leaves the room, and the game starts all over.

We also made up a song to help us remember the names of all 1st presidency and quorum of the 12. Sing it to "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star":

Monson, Eyring, Uchtdorf, Packer, Perry, Nelson, Oaks, and Ballard.

Scott, Hales, Holland, Bednar, Cook, Christofferson, Anderson.

These are the prophets and apostles today.

We love them and obey.

Sure, it's pretty cheesy, but now you'll never forget the order (not by seniority)!

Well, maybe there were only 5 major events, but the post is definitely long enough!

Have a fabulous day!