Halloween Pictures

Halloween

Carter LOVES Halloween this year. He just can't get enough! He asks to go to Target and Wal-mart so we can look at decorations and hollers from the backseat of the car every time we pass a house with Halloween decor . While we were visiting with my family last week, we drove by an old cemetery complete with rotting, crooked, and scary tombstones. My Mom and I heard Carter shout from the backseat, "Decorations!!!". We didn't know what he was talking about until we saw the cemetery. It was too funny.

Uncle Jeff and Aunt Chrissy came over tonight to surprise us with shirts for the boys that Chrissy had made. Carter wanted to wear his to bed! He loves it, thanks Chrissy!!!

Carter wanted to go for a walk every night just so we could walk around and see all the Halloween decorations in our neighborhood. So, I decided to create a graveyard for him in our front yard complete with a strobe light. He has no idea it's "scary".

We went to Hillridge Farms in Youngsville, NC to enjoy a hayride and to pick a pumpkin.

They had a HUGEmongous slide there that Carter went down a dozen times with Grammie.

Our favorite part of all was the GIANT sand box made with corn instead of sand. It was so much fun! We were picking corn out of all sorts of nooks and crannies for days afterward.

Carter helping us carve his "very scary" pumpkin. When we were done, he was disappointed because "the face was nice and not too scary".

Cam Cam Walking

The Little Gym

I am part of a stay at home Mom's meet-up group in my area, and there are scheduled events everyday! Last week, we had the chance to try out our local Little Gym. The boys loved it! I need to sign them up for classes so we can go every week.

Camden is WALKING!

Now that we are all starting to feel better, I must get this posted! This entry is L O N G overdue but Camden officially has his two front teeth (and the two on the side for a grand total of four top teeth!), and he is WALKING!
He has been taking a few steps here and a few steps there for a while now, but four days ago he took around 8 steps before he decided crawling was more fun. He was standing with a toy in his hand and while looking down at it, just started walking. I don't think he even knew what he was doing. But, now he is walking for stretches at a time. He acts like he gets bored with it, and starts crawling again.
Carter likes to crawl around the floor with him, so he probably thinks crawling is more fun! I will post pictures of our new upright biped soon.

We Are All Sick!

Serious prayers are needed. Camden is still throwing up on day four and now Dan is sick. This intestinal/stomach bug is a doosey. I have had a pretty hard time taking care of two sick kids while getting sick myself. Thank the Lord Carter is feeling better. This is NOT pretty.

I was cleaning the kitchen when I heard Carter cry out with delight, "Look, Mommy! I drew a whale!". Does he have talent, or what.

We were treated to a spectacular cloud and light show the other night. The sky was glowing with magenta, blue and orange "cotton balls".

Hanging out at Henrypalooza to support our friends CC and Stephen who are trying to raise money to bring their adopted son home from China.

"CHEESE"

There is nothing we can't accomplish in life with a little extra help from our big brother.

Ten Months Old

Our Squishy is now officially ten months old. He is sporting a mouthful of five teeth, an adorable 50's style hair curl and a deliciously chubby booty (only Moms get to say things like that!). Camden has started walking behind his push toys and has taken a few steps here and there on his own. He thoroughly enjoys every minute of chasing Carter around the house. The two of them get into such trouble...and Cam is the instigator! When we go to the playground, his favorite thing is the swing. He cries when I have to take him out. He loves it! His favorite fruit is pears and he also loves freeze dried apple slices from Wholefoods. His favorite veggie? None other than the coveted sweet potato.