Happy 8 Months!

Cameron is 8 months old today. It's hard to believe sometimes. 4 more months and he will be 1. Happy 8 months sweet little boy!

Catching Up!

It's been a while since we've updated our blog. We keep thinking things are going to slow down, but it seems the days are just going by faster. Work is busier than ever for both Kenny & I, before we know it, January will be long gone! I can't believe Gracie will be 5 this year and Cameron will be 1. Where does the time go?

Cameron will be 8 months on Sunday! He's growing up so fast. This past weekend, after my run, I was having some yogurt. Cameron was sitting in his high chair watching my every bite. I decided to let him have a taste - yup, he LOVED it. He ate all of it. So, he's now eating yogurt and oatmeal for breakfast. He's also having banana and peach puffs as a snack. He has been really excited about the new foods and water bottles.

Cameron was crying while in his play pen (surprise-surprise-surprise) so Gracie decided to console him by getting in the play pen with him. She has become so attentive and nurturing towards him.

Very comfy.....
Our own little Bono!

After our family walk on Sunday, we took the kids outside while I sat in the hot tub - yup, that's me back there. Cameron watched as Gracie fished! We had a very nice weekend. (Thanks Tia Yvonne, Kristen, Kaitlen & Brandon for babysitting. We really enjoyed our date night).

Can you see his teeth?

Our little princess is not so little anymore.

Cameron has become very attached lately. If he doesn't see me, he's not a happy camper. I think it's great he loves his mommy so much, however, not easy to get anything accomplished. Kenny put him in his bumbo chair as I loaded the dishwasher. He was very content.

Another Tooth!

Cameron's 2nd tooth broke through yesterday. He now has the tops of his two bottom teeth. He looks so cute when he's smiling and you can see these two little white teeth.

I'm guessing that is why he has continued to wake up during the night. I have given up on sleeping through the night now that he is teething. Two down and many many more to go.

First Road Trip!

We made our first road trip with Cameron for Christmas. We arrived in Van Horn Saturday afternoon, very tired. We tried to get on the road early, so we left our house around 5:30 a.m. (I don't think we can do that again with two kids). We were a bit surprised at the weather in Van Horn, it was very cold and windy. Gracie did really well, but Cameron did not want to be in his car seat. He pitched a fit for a good part of the trip. Going to the restroom with two kids and no carrier was not an easy task either. Luckily, my sister in law was available to help take care of Cameron so we didn't have to put him down. I must say, I was very surprised at how many gas stations DO NOT have a changing table. We didn't have the help of my sister in law on the way back, so Gracie helped as I changed Cameron on my knees. It was quite challenging balancing him as I changed his diaper.

The kids had a wonderful time. My parents had a house full as 6 of us of were able to make the trip with the kids. (We missed you Yvonne & Yvette).

The kids got lots and lots of stuff....Santa brought Gracie was she asked for, a Mickey Mouse Christmas Train and a Gum Ball Popping Machine!





















































Thank you for the cell phone Aunt Jayna, Uncle Jeff, Lindsey & Ryan! Gracie had many conversations with Brandon & Jadyn (kind of scary she knows what to do).


































Cameron LOVED all of the tissue paper as we opened gifts.
















Here is a picture of Cameron with my grandmother, Welita Paula. She will be 93 years old next month and she still knows what to do with babies-AMAZING!
















This gift was too cute, as Eyore sings, his ears flap up and down. I don't think Cameron knows what to make of him exactly.














































Gracie's first computer......Leapfrog Click Start. The mouse on this thing is adorable. It even has the red light like a real mouse.
















The mountains around Van Horn. I hadn't been home in a couple of years as my parents visit us more often. There isn't much I miss of the town, but I do miss the moutains. Seeing them brings back so many memories of my childhood.
















Last, but not least, my Dad had Kenny and my brothers as "ranch hands" branding 2 young cows at "the ranchito". On Christmas Day, the traditional "goat incident" occurred.....that's all we'll say about that, and there are pictures we won't post here, but it's a tradition, and one we've grown used to - Kenny even has a special Cabrito Taco when it's all said and done!

Quality Time

Things have been extremely busy this month and there is no end in site. This weekend, we tried to enjoy quality time with the kids. Cameron & Gracie test drove Cameron's Christmas present! I have to say, it was a great hit. This is the coolest design, he sits in a chair that allows him to go around the excersaucer instead of sitting right in the middle. It's great, as Gracie was dancing (checkout her hip tights), Cameron went round and round in circles trying to catch her. It keeps them entertained for a good while.




























When Gracie was a baby, I used to hold her upside down and tickle her. Of course, this drives Kenny crazy, but she loved it. Cameron seems to enjoy it just as much as Gracie did.

















Gracie at 7 months......


















In celebration of Cameron's tooth, I gave him a piece of Zwieback toast. I sat him in his high chair (former owner - Gracie) just as we did when Gracie got her first tooth. As you can see, he enjoyed his toast very much!



























Needless to say, he made a bit of a mess after his toast, so we headed to the bath. This is a very special time for both of them. I enjoy watching them bond with each other. Cameron started fussing when he got water in his eyes and Gracie leaned over and said "I'm right here brother". I know they will have a close relationship with each other as I do with my sisters.





























When 8:00 p.m. rolls around, Cameron is OUT. He looks like he's drunk -

Cameron's First Tooth!

This morning Cameron was extremely fussy. He woke up very early and was not a happy camper. I tried everything to make him happy, a bottle, rice cereal, playing, carrying him around, tylenol, etc. I was at my wits end when we decided to try rub his gums with little teethers. Lord and behold, we felt his first tooth had broken through. I don't like to use the little teethers very much, but that really did offer him a lot of relief!