Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Christmas in Michigan

Christmas in Michigan was great! It also feels great to be back, but I sure miss my family. The baby did FANTASTIC throughout the entire trip. He was fabulous on the plane. Of course, I was worried for nothing. I don't even think he realized his ears were popping since he had a big bag of toys in front of him. I am proud to say that I traveled with him all by myself on the way there and neither one of us had any meds! YAHHOO!
We were spoiled by my Mom this year, like every Christmas! Scott's big gift was a Wii and I got a new camera. Cameron got a lot of cute clothes, toys and books. Come on, what else do you get a 4 1/2 month old little boy?!
I don't know how to do those cute scrapbook pages on here, so here are some pictures.
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Scott, enjoying ribs at Rib Rack... his favorite Michigan restaurant.
Image Aunt Alli and Cameron
Image Talbot Avenue in Birmingham, MI.
ImageCameron in his new U of M sweatshirt
Image Madison and Cameron. I tried getting Marissa to take a picture with them, but she refused : (
Image Again, Madi and Cameron

Image Cameron opening his presents
ImageHelping Daddy open his present
Image Cute face on Christmas Eve in his Christmas PJ's
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Image And, again!
Image Cam with his Aunt Lindsey
Image Grandma Rosemary and Cameron at a wedding we attended. (Funny story, I sat on a couch just outside the chapel during the ceremony because Cam needed in to eat. There were some people that came in late and were standing near us at the doors watching the ceremony. I don't like burping the baby around others because I think it is kind of rude, so I went to the bathroom to change him and then try to burp him. Nothing came. So, I went back and sat down, we played queitly and everything was great. Then, out of nowhere, while everything was quiet, Cam let out this ginormous burp!! Everyone standing near us turned and looked at us...laughing. I was so embarrassed!)
Image Cameron's first celery stalk! At Buffalo Wild Wings..YUM!
Image Just being the cutest again
Image We went up to Frankenmuth for the afternoon one day.
Image Just eating his fingers while we looked around at FrankenmuthImage My goofy brother, Scott, playing with Madi's toys

Monday, December 22, 2008

Merry Christmas!

Well, for the past five days, I have re-lived the life of a bachelor. Sara and Cameron have been in Michigan since Thursday and I have spent the weekend alone. It has been somewhat bitter sweet. I have been able to do a few things that I haven't been able to do in a long time, things that I used to take for granted before Cameron was born. I can't remember the last time I was able to go to the gym, eat out for both lunch and dinner, watch one movie in the theater and another at home, and stay out until nearly midnight, all in one single day. However, that's exactly what I did on Saturday. And it was a lot of fun. On the other hand though, I haven't missed somebody over the course of just a few days as much as I have Cameron this weekend. He and Sara are my life now and there's nothing I'd rather be doing than spending time with them. Even if that time is spent lugging Cameron in and out of his car seat, washing bottles, and changing diapers. These have become some of my favorite things to do. So, it comes as no surprise to me that I can hardly wait for tomorrow when I can finally fly out to meet them in Detroit. Below are some of the pictures that Sara has emailed me since she's been gone. Cameron has done really well for her. We are so proud of him and feel super blessed to have such a well behaved little man as our son. I am really looking forward to getting out to him.

We probably won't be able to add another post before Christmas, so we definitely want to wish everybody a Merry Christmas. We hope everything goes well for all of you. Enjoy the holiday and have a Happy New Year! We'll see and talk to you all soon.

Merry Christmas!

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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

A Christmas Carol

Last night we were able to go see A Christmas Carol for the 2nd year. We went to Hale Theater and it was just wonderful. I love this play! I love Christmas time and being able to do things throughout the month that are for the Season! If you have not seen this at Hale Theater, I would recommend it.

We were not able to take little man, so my friend Kimberly and her husband Jon baby sat. Cameron had a hard time while I was there and was crying but as soon as I left she said he was fine. I was so worried. It is so hard leaving him, but I am glad I have people in my life that I am able to leave him with and feel comfortable. Thanks guys!



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Friday, December 12, 2008

Dr. Visit

Cameron is so big! He weighs 17 lbs 3 oz and is 27 in long.
He did really good with his immunizations this time. Just cried until Daddy picked him up.
I probably bugged the Dr so bad asking him 101 questions about traveling with the baby. We have such a great pediatrician, we LOVE him!

And I am also glad to report that Cameron did not get sick when Scott and I were last week because of his Rotavirus vaccine. I was a little hesitant for him to get it because it is an "elective" immunization. I am so thankful we got it! I hate that Cameron has to get shots, but it is way better than him getting a disease!



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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Random Pictures

Image Playing with Daddy before getting ready for bed. Dad loves his piggys!
ImageJust being the cutest!

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Image Playing with Daddy again!

Image I thought this was so cute. He was playing with his toys and fell asleep with the link around his wrist!

ImageAnother funny sleeping position, resting his arm on the car seat

Image Playing with Grandma after church

Image I know it is blurry, but he sucks on his arm and gives himself hickeys.

Image Sprawled out enjoying nap time

Image In his hat Grandma made him

Blessing pictures

I know they are old but wanted to post these pictures I took after Cameron's blessing. It was such a great night and realized I never posted them.


Image Robby and Brian. Cameron was hot and upset by then.


Image Alesia and Stephen. Cam looks like a rag doll ; ) The other picture I have of them was a good one of Cameron, but Steve was wiping food off his face or something. I thought I would spare him.

Image Aunt LaRue and Dee

Image Paco, Luci, Tito, Mierco and baby Brent is sleeping somewhere.

ImageGreat Grandma Bennett

Image Erin, aren't her bangs great?!!

Image Jon

Image Jp and Stephani

Image Sheila and Annie

Image Kimberly and Jon

Tummy Time

Cameron officially likes tummy time now. He is so fun to watch!
Here are some cute pictures I took of him last time.

Image He did this the whole time! After a couple mintutes of looking around he needed a rest.
Image Tummy time on mommy! That is Brad Pitt in the background, he was on Ellen that day.

Image Ok mom...how much longer????

Festival of Trees

We went to Festival of Trees last week and it was great. I have never been and really enjoyed it. I like the bigger trees! It was really neat to see all the creative ways people decorated.
We love doing fun holiday stuff during Christmas time. On Sunday we went to Midway to see the Creche Exhibit, it is a tradition we started 3 years ago. I was a little disappointed this year though, they did not have as many nativities as they usually do : (


We still have a lot of Christmas shopping to do. Usually I am right on top of it, but we have slacked so bad this year! And I am going home next week so I have limited time!
Speaking of going home, I am super anxious about flying with Cameron. I am so nervous of how he will handle it. Any advice?



Image Scott and baby with Winne the Pooh

Image This is the tree Scott helped decorate with other employees of The Summit Group. They did a great job! It was in memory of their boss that passed away this year.


Image Alesia and cute Lauren in front of a princess tree



Image All of us