Pumpkin Carving

This year we carved the pumpkin Camden selected from the Pumpkin Patch (no Safeway's ones for us this year) and even roasted the pumpkin seeds. Camden sure loved those! Thanks in part to his teacher this year, Mrs. Wolf, Camden is gaining a greater appreciation for more natural things. As he was eating his sugar snap peas (purchased from the store of course) the other day, he said, "Mom, these are good but not as good as the ones we picked from the garden. They were so good!"

Pumpkin Patch

Camden's class headed to our local Pumpkin Patch today. I was pleasantly surprised to see all the beautiful pumpkins they had in our hot desert! The kids had a great time riding the wagon, picking out pumpkins and eating lunch.

Me & my boy

Camden & Bren Bren (as Camden calls him)

The First Grade Wolf Pack

Gaslight Theatre

We were invited to join our friends, the Lowell's at a fundraiser at the Gaslight Theatre. We had a great time watching their production of Frankenstein. It was Camden's first time at the theatre and his first time watching anything "monster like" so I was a little nervous. But he ended up having so much fun. Especially watching it with good buddies, Rob & Ted.

Ely

We spent a long weekend visiting my sister, Stephanie and her husband, Paul in very chilly, Ely, Nevada. It's not always chilly mind you. In fact it wasn't chilly the day before we arrived or the day after we left. But while we were there we had highs in the 20's and 30's and snow. I am not complaining though. It has been way too hot where we come from. The cooler temps were a welcome change. However, Camden complained a bit saying he never wanted to live in Ely because it was way too cold! But we still had great fun hanging out, playing games and eating way too much of my Sis' great cooking. We did manage a little road trip to Leman Caves which is always enjoyable! Here are some photos of our time there:


Yeah...snow!

Fun in the snow.

Stephanie & Paul after some fun in the snow.

Aren't they sweet? Nope! Doug shoved me into a snow bank soon after taking this picture. Okay, it was right after I shoved Camden into one! :)

Before heading to the caves we came across this beautiful sight:

Camden said..."Ah so cute!", "So why do you kill them, Uncle Paul?" Doug and I got quite a chuckle out of that!

The caves:

My Sis and one of her babies:

At the top of the hill behind their house:

My Sister and I.

We had a great time Paul & Stephanie. Although, Camden was a bit traumatized by all the animal heads in the room he slept in. :) Once Doug had them make jokes and play games, Camden thought it was pretty cool! Thanks so much for hosting us!

Suns Scrimmage

The Suns were in town this week for practice and for their first public scrimmage of the season. We were thrilled to be able to see them play in person and of course cheaply! :) We got all dressed up in our purple and orange and ended up joining Camden's good buddy, Brendan and his Dad. The boys had a great time watching the game together. The Suns were a little rusty but it was still great fun!

Camden and his Build-A-Bear Cheetah, Speedy all dressed up to go to the game.

The Fam

Nashie among others.

Shaq

Everyone enjoying the game.

Tohono Chul Fieldtrip

Today Camden's class had a field trip to Tohono Chul Park. As the dutiful, Room Mother (and at Camden's request) I helped out as a driver. Fortunately, Camden still likes me to go on every field trip. Even though it was a hot day it was an enjoyable one as it is a beautiful park and the kids really enjoyed learning about all different kinds of desert plants.

Camden's class

My riders...Camden's best friend, Brendan and Grace.

A Favorite Thing

One of Camden's favorite things to do these days is play Lego's. Well it's not just play with Lego's. He wants the gigantic sets that take days to build and then put them on display. An expensive habit. But I do have to say that I am proud of him. He is building complicated sets that older kids do. It seems like it was just yesterday that he was crying because he couldn't follow the directions and put this itty bitty Lego car together. They change right before your eyes!

I can still fit!

But not for long that's for sure! You are getting far too big my little man! Oh and in case you were wondering that's my linen closet.

Happy 7th Birthday

Happy 7th Birthday sweet boy! We love-love-love you and are so thankful for you!

Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from Him.

Psalm 127:3

Celebrating at School

Today we celebrated Camden's birthday with his first grade class. Camden's pick for treat? Ice cream bars and juice boxes! While having their treat each of the kids told him what their wish was for him this year. It was sweet.

I also joined Camden for lunch and brought him a favorite treat...McDonald's. Is this kid spoiled or what? His Dad sure thinks so! :)

These three are too funny! They play so cute together! Brendan is Camden's best friend at school and Alexis and Camden have kind of a love/ hate relationship. Last year he said he didn't like her because she likes to tattle. Although he did admire her skills while playing Power Rangers. He said, "Alexis is sure a good fighter!" But now he says, "I love Alexis!" Oh boy! It sure starts early doesn't it! Oh and he also says that "Brendan and Alexis are in love!" What a crack up!

More of Camden's class...the Wolf Pack.

Basketball Party

Today we celebrated Camden 7th Birthday by inviting a few of Camden's best buddies to our home. Camden's requested theme this year was basketball. So the party was all about basketball. It's his favorite sport and he continues to claim he's going to play in the NBA when he's grows up. His favorite player is Steve Nash. If you ask him why he'll tell you its because he has cool long hair and is a good player. In that order! The kids had a great time playing "basketball games" and swimming. Here's a few photos from the days festivities:

Connor F. & Cam

Brendan & Cam
Rob, Ted & Cam

Kristian & Cam


Connor W. & Cam

Jack & Cam