september 2011

Camden felt like she should share a Book of Mormon with a little neighbor girl, and wrote a note to go with it.  It’s wonderful seeing your kids follow the inspiration they receive.

september 2011

We had a little family birthday moment, since Jarom is mostly home on weekends, that’s when we set aside family time, and nothing else!  So we opened presents together, Cam and I, and we had a little family fun.

Jarom has always been amazing at making sure we have gifts, they are wrapped, and he’s very thoughtful in his presentation.  Me, on the other hand, am a little more scattered with the whole present thing.  So I’m glad our kids have daddy to help out on that issue.

september 2011

Our little Camden turned 8.  She has always been more mature than her age, and very independent.  Cam is competitive, and loves a good challenge.  Beating Alex in checkers is a great victory, now she’s on to chess, trying to beat Alex.  Our little Camden will research information, print out hand-outs, have her research in a page protector, and give a fabulous speech.  She’s very organized, and very intellectual, as schoolwork comes very easy to Cam.  Cam’s love language is gifts…she loves to give gifts, and loves to receive gifts.  She is a hard worker, and loves to surprise people.  Camden has a sweet heart, a strong testimony, and a wonderful imagination.  We are so grateful to have you sweet Camden in our family!

Cam’s birthday breakfast was homemade egg mcmuffin.  oh, ya, a fave of ours!

september  2011

Our visit to Ohio for the weekend was quite busy!  We got to visit Jarom’s old high school, take the kids to a high school football game, do the reunion family picnic where Jarom was the entertainment with his remote helicopter, and a little time with family.  We celebrated Cam’s birthday with a cake and a present, and just had a fun time.

august 2011

Luckily, we live not too far from the beach…well, like 4 hours, which is great!  We made it down to the gulf of mexico coast in Florida.  It was a good little getaway, but as getaways go, still very busy.  Since we were still eating milk, gluten, and mostly sugar free, we ate good, but had to make everything homemade.  (Thank goodness we don’t have to do that anymore…it’s a lot of work for a family!)

Jarom came down with us Saturday, stayed until Tuesday, and then came back on Saturday to drive home with us…so he was a bit busy but we got to see him a few days nevertheless.

We had a lot of science opportunities for sure.  A man on the beach next to us caught a baby shark.  After a big storm one night, we went out the next day, and there were about 6 jellyfish floating where we like to swim…so in order for my kids to try and get back in the water, I went and fished them out, including getting stung…we saw crabs…birds…it was so great.

Now for a ton of pics…

august 2011

The girls are all so creative, and let’s not forget, dramatic!  So it’s even better when they put their drama together, and become creative with it.  They love to do plays, and even come up with the story line, parts, costumes, and some good acting.  It’s wonderful to see them having so much fun together.

august 2011

What a sweet note to get from one of your children…have to remember it forever!

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