Book Review

I found this book at the library.  Our few minutes looking at books had turned into carrying Nate, a blanket, Camden's coat and two bags, while trying to prevent Camden from pulling each book or movie that looked interesting to him---in other words all of them---off the shelf.  And there were 7 or 10 other moms and their kids in the children's section, too.  So, I spotted this book in an aisle we don't normally go to.  I've found there are lots of good books around the edges, where we are safer.  

]Anyway,  I found it to be quite humorous.  It probably won't be that final motivation to convince any child that it's time to be a big kid, but it can help keep the excitement up!

Peas and Carrots

Nate's 8! (8 months, that is.)

~Nate loves hearing himself.  He's so noisy compared to Camden!  It's generally happy noisy, but still noisy!  I spent a lot of time in the halls at church, because Nate was just so loud.  I began thinking, "Only 10 more months until nursery."  That's a long time.
 ~He's getting better at sleeping.  Not great, but better.
~He's getting more fun to play with.  Very squishy and rolly, although his squeals of delight can be a bit piercing.
~He loves to eat shoes, spoons, and cords.   
 

And, Nate really doesn't like baby-food peas and carrots.  (But, who does like canned peas or carrots?)

Christmas photos part 2

Camden loved the beach sooo much, that we went back another day.  This time, we were more prepared with towels, swimsuits, etc.  (Except Brian, who ended up pretty wet.  Oops!)  The water seemed so icy this time, but Camden didn't seem to even notice.  For almost an hour, Brian and Camden jumped in frigid waves.  Brrr!  But, it made some great pictures!  There are more toward the bottom.

 We actually went to 2 beaches.  The first is called La Jolla (pronounced la hoya) Cove.  There's a little walkway that makes a nice protected place for seals.  Usually they are everywhere, but there were only a few when we went.  They are so funny.  They can't really move around when they're out of the water, so they flop.  And, some stay in the water and let the little waves roll them around and around.  Some are small, maybe 30 pounds and the size of a medium-small dog.  Some are much bigger.   No one is supposed to swim at this beach.

 Back at the swimming beach, drawing in the sand.

 Camden LOVED the trampoline.  Before we left to drive home, he just wanted to jump and jump.  It was sad to drag him away. 

 Aunt Laura and Nate

 A cool tunnel at a science museum

 Happy New Years!  We had our own mini confetti/balloon drop at 8:30.  Camden loved to throw the confetti all over.

 Grandpa and Camden

Christmas photos part 1

 Here are a few of our Christmas vacation pictures.  We sure enjoyed visiting family and the warm weather!

This is at Oceanside Pier.  It was a bit cold and windy, but there were still people surfing!

 

Camden playing with a big Mr. Potato Head smile. 

 

 

 We really weren't planning on getting wet, but we wanted to touch the sand.  But, with each step, the sand becomes less sand and more water!  Soon, Camden was soaked to his waist.  Then he rolled in the sand.  We had to drag him out of the little waves.  (It was absolutely freezing water, too!) He loved the beach!  

 At the San Diego Safari Park, Camden got the most orange Dorito fingers I've ever seen!

 Nate liked the elephants.

 Our little "batmen"

 Camden enjoyed petting, brushing, and chasing the goats.  Nate wanted to try to touch one, but he kept giggling his high-pitched giggle, which scared them away.  Hehehe!

 Nate loved the sparkles in Aunt Rachel's chair. 

 Stay posted for more pictures.