Rock Climbing

This post is way overdue! A while ago we got to go rock climbing with some good friends of ours.
It was such a blast. I absolutely love rock climbing and hadn't gone since college so I was beyond excited! While we climbed this rock face.

Our kiddos climbed this rock

Or they just hung out in here

Thanks again Justin and Bethany!!!

Sweet summer time!

Summer is in full swing and I LOVE it. I love the heat, I love being outside and all the fun things that come with it. Here is a look at what we've been up to so far enjoying the start of summer.

Mother's Day This dapper little guy and Justin made my mother's day so great. I was totally spoiled and it was awesome. Justin had planned out surprises for me. One of which were the ridiculously cute hot pink heels I'm wearing in the picture below. The man has good taste. All day I was thinking about how much my mom sacrificed for us kids and how oblivious and unappreciative I was of her sacrifices when I was a teenager. I was missing my mom on mother's day! We did get to spend time with Justin's mom and family which was really fun.

Gravely Point One of our favorite things to do is take a picnic and go watch the planes come in over our heads. Too bad it was so windy that no planes were landing over us the whole time! Camden didn't seem to mind. Give this kid a few balls and he's happy!

Going to the pond There is a really cool park right by our house that has a huge pond filled with turtles, frogs, and fish. I want to take Camden there every day.

Working on Dunking skills...
Ok, so he can't quit palm a basketball yet but he sure thinks he's playing basketball. We were eating dinner on the porch at Justin's parents when Camden took off in the backyard to the basketball hoop. He sat under the hoop reaching up with the tennis ball. It was as if he thought if he reached hard enough he just might make it the ten feet. Well eventually he did, with a little assistance.

Going to O's games!

My parents, Camden and I headed up to Baltimore in the afternoon to hang out before the game. We went and ate some VERY yummy food in little Italy and walked around the Inner Harbor. Justin took the train after work and met us at the game.

Camden no longer wants to ride in the stroller, he would rather help push. We had a good time at the game but left early because it was freezing! Well at least it was for me and my mom. Camden was better behaved than me, or at least complained less. The boys were all happy to stay but we convinced them dessert and playing scum at home would be more fun so we left in the sixth inning.

Fun to be One!

Camden is now a one year old!!!! Weird, so weird. I remember crystal clear bringing him home from the hospital and now this chunky little tank is tearing apart our house with a smile. His birthday was on Thursday and we made sure he had a fun day filled with playing a mud puddle, playing at the park, a yummy Georgetown birthday cupcake, oh and did I mention horrible mean painful shots?!! Camden's one year checkup was on his birthday, which means he had to get his shots. He still has a red welt to prove it poor guy. But let's back up. Before the shots. Camden's stats... Height: 32 inches Over 100%; Weight: 27.5 lbs 95%. After Camden performed his tricks for our pediatrician she asked if he has taken any steps. To which we replied no, not by himself. She stepped out to get Camden a birthday gift. I put Camden down and the little guy took off toddling to his dad. Our pediatrician must have heard us screaming because when she came through the door we told her to scratch that, he just took his first steps! I was so happy that Justin and I were both there to see it!

Camden's favorite body part to show us is his head. So his ever so kind father decided to ask him after his hands were completely covered in frosting to show us where his head was. I tried to protest but it was too late. He already had frosting stuffed in his ear and all over his hair.

Here are some pictures from his little party we had for him that weekend. This has been the best year of our lives. We love having this happy little guy that is constantly making us crack up with his little facial expressions and constant mimicking of everything we do. Happy birthday kiddo. We love you!

Fast Forward

Crazy to think how life can change so drastically in just a couple years. I'm one of those people that is always making plans. One year, five year and ten year plans. Not to say that those plans stay the same year to year or even day to day but I just like to think about it. I don't know that two years ago I could have pressed fast forward in my mind and imagined I'd be where I am now. I feel so lucky and thankful to have these two boys in my life. I wish I could just hit pause.

Two years ago at the cherry blossom festival... Our friend who happens to be an AMAZING photographer Andrea Hatch took the first picture.

One year ago...
Last week...

Hoppy Easter

Camden had a great 1st Easter! He learned how to go on an Easter egg hunt. Well kind of. He crawled over to two eggs and happily sat clinging them together while he watched the other kids go on a mad dash.

Easter morning he used the same technique only this time he watched his mom and dad go on a mad dash. Yes, we are still six-year-olds. Sometimes I wonder if we're mature enough to have a kid. Probably not, but we'll keep him!

Tried to sneak a few of my cupcakes. He did get a taste of frosting.

And then let us do a little photo session. This is the kid that NEVER sits still long enough to get a picture. I'm not sure if he thought he was posing for senior shots or maybe GQ.

Seriously check out the hand on the thigh even! This kid cracks me up.

He even gave me a little yoga shot. Downward dog. He does this little move all the time (and with better posture than I can do) but we can never catch it on camera. That is until now!

Oh and these are the other things we've been up to-
Cherry blossom festival

Playing at the park

This little face kills me

Check out those buck teeth!

Oh and don't forget pulling EVERYTHING off all shelves, out of cupboards, and unrolling all toilet paper. Ha! It's a little hard to get upset when he flashes this little grin!

Say HELLO to Spring and goodbye to Winter!

It's about time!!!

Big night... don't screw it up Jake!

Oh The Bachelor. Fake, awkward, and overly cheesy The Bachelor. And yet I have not missed a single episode this season and I'm dying to see the finale tonight. While I'm not really even fond of this guy
I think I might be devastated if he picks Vienna. Tenly is just so sweet and the better match for him. St Lucia is where Justin and I went on our honeymoon so that's the angle I've used to get him to watch it with me. A pretty good angle if I do say so myself. It makes me more excited to watch it too! So tonight we'll be laughing at the nail biting drama and wishing we were back on this beautiful island.