31 for 21: Halloween

Welcome to Cameran's 2nd Halloween.  Last year we went all out and dressed as a peapod AND a kangaroo.  This year we went for simplicity....Pumpkin Cheerleader...

 We started off the evening at our good friends' house.  Their kiddos are Phineas and the two black kitty cats in the back.  Next to P is a very adorable spider, who just happens to belong to another friend who happened to capture these photos!

 And who can forget the two identical, itty bitty twins flanking the outside of the picture?!  Too cute.

 Getting everyone to cooperate at the same time was hellacious wasn't happening.

 But if you scroll realfast it almost looks like they are all looking at the same time.

 Miss Cami actually did quite well considering all the photos I took of her... 

 ...Although here she is not looking to thrilled...

Daddy and Cameran were big hits at each of the houses!!

My Favorite Time of Day

...is the hour and a half after dinner that we spend together as a family.

I love watching Cameran and all of her new communicative expressions, like eyebrow raising and frowning. I love how she sits Indian-style and tries to bounce up and down. And let's not forget about how she tracks Jasmine like a hawk. Anytime Jazzy walks nearby, Cameran is trying to reach out and grab pet her.

But best of all is the love I have for Ryan when I catch glimpses of him smiling at our daughter, reading his mind, knowing the type of awe we hold for each and every nuance of her being. I can't describe this smile, and probably will never capture it in its purest form on camera, other than to describe it as one of pride mixed with euphoria. Nothing lights up Ryan as much as watching and interacting with Cami, and I love that about him.

He reads to her with a mix of tenderness and silliness and dry-added humor only those who know Ryan can understand. Tonight six books were read aloud, followed by some bouncy-walker time. Bed time routine follows, and then it becomes couple time if Ryan hasnt already passed out on some non-bed surface.

Good night.

Giveaway over at Treasured By Holly

Here is the link to a giveaway over at Treasured By Holly, a collection of adorable crocheted items for babies, toddlers, and above!

A Weekend in Pictures

Catoctin Colorfest on Oct. 10th.  Nanny, Cami, and Mommy

Saw these at Target and couldn't resist!

Cameran loves Violet.

"Oh, I love my squishy, purple puppy."

Daddy and Cameran storytime



Pappy makes me smile.



A lot!

Hi, Blog friends.

What? You think I'm cute?  Why, thank you.



Here's my model pose, just for you.



What?  Daddy likes the Packers.  I can't help it.

Come on, Packers, don't lose!

There you have it. A weekend in pictures, plus a few forgotten ones along the way.

Life is good.  Now it's time to soak up the remaining few hours of the weekend.

Good Night.

19 months

I can hardly believe my baby is 19 months already!

Happy birthday, Peanut. We are constantly in awe of you.

Congratulations, too, on your daycare boyfriend. Let the record show that today when I picked up Cami she received her first kiss-on the mouthish area-by her little bf, who reached up to say "Bye". I leaned down and bam, he planted one. Then his identical twin toddled over and, not wanting to miss the action, planted his own kiss on Cami. (It appears twin 2's technique is better ;). Apparently the one twin stood by her walker today and repeatedly tried to vie for her attention. "Cammin. Cammin. Cammin, Baby. Cammin, Baby..." is apparently his pet name for Peanut. Too cute.

At least I know she won't be alone in a corner when she scoots herself away from everyone.

Starting young Cami. Daddy is gonna have to install extra locks to keep you in and boys out when you get older!

Too cute.