Tropical Fun, Around We Go!

Camden loves his new activity station. It's got all kinds of fun toys and sounds. I don't think he's as interested in the toys as he is being able to stand alone for now. Though soon enough he'll be running in circles around that thing. The best part about this thing is come the toddler years, we can disconnect the rotating chair and he can walk up to it and play. I'm Hoping this was a good investment that many of our kids (to come) can enjoy! We'll see.

He's already learned how to use one of the toys. Push the whale from right to left and the fishies spin in a circle. Go Camden Go, Go Camden Go!

Last night after finally putting this thing together, I popped Camden in it for a go. He smiled and giggled... He looked so big. As I was talking to him, calling him Cam, Camers, Cami, I had one of those mommy moments. He's becoming his own self, already creating his own space in life... a little less my fifth appendage, a little more independent. I could hear his little buddies and cousins calling him by those names and running off with him to play. He's growing up!

WE LOVE GRANDPA HOBBS!!

What a fantastic weekend!! Grandpa Hobbs came to visit for 3 days and we played hard! Friday night we went to the Mesa Temple Easter Pageant and enjoyed picnicking for a few hours waiting for the production to begin. It was so professional and moving! Everything about it from the costumes to the scene changes to the choreography. What a fun night!
Camden really didn't need to ware a sweatshirt. It was a beautiful night out...but he looks so cute!
This morning, Easter Sunday, we went to church in Biltmore (Not too far from our place, but a more convenient hour of 11am). The Easter bunny brought Camden his Sunday tie and shoes...though he didn't ware his shoes to church and he's sported this tie before (Camden's Mommy must have close ties with the Easter Bunny). Oh well.

G.Q. (strike a pose Camden)

Our new town home in the AZ

DADDY AND ME!!

Saturday, we spent the entire day at the park! Camden sported his new hat and sunscreen and enjoyed being shown off by his Dad to lots of Pat's co-workers.

I love my two boys.

...and they sure love eachother...

two peas in a rather large (luv sac) pod!

My Good Eater!

My Celebrity Look-alikes

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My Celebrity Look-alikes

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I'M SO CUTE!

I DO take a bottle, for those of you who didn't believe me.

My New Tricks!

We are moving to ARIZONA!

Just thought you might want to know...Pat, Camden and I are moving to Phoenix next week for a job opportunity we couldn't pass up. Pat will be working for the same Company as an Administrator of the Desert Terrace skilled nursing home. He started last week and will fly home next Thursday to help load up a truck and ship us out. I am very excited. Change is good. I will definitely miss my family, especially Ari and Dakota. I was looking forward to the 3 boys growing up together, but who knows, maybe we'll be able to come back in a few years. Maybe others will join us in the hot AZ!! I'll email our new address when we get it. We'll be renting a town home for 8 months before we figure out a more permanent arrangement. Oh, if you know of anyone who lives in the Phoenix area, and think they could possibly be interested in some interior painting (mural work) please pass along my info! Maybe they have friends interested too! I'd love to keep painting when I get there. Thanks!

Mommy and Me

I think Camden is starting to look like his Mommy...what do you think?
(Had I known we were sticking our tongues out I would have joined in the fun!)

Imagine waking up to a smile like this every day. It's heaven!
(I guess that depends on how early he wakes)

I'd say it takes about 3 out-takes before I can capture Camden's abundant cuteness. This little boy usually goes into deep thought when a camera is in sight... "what is that thing?"

Over the past month, if Camden wasn't chewing on his fingers, thumbs or bottom lip, his tongue was out for all to see! That's my boy!

Daddy's Boyz

SOME OUT TAKES FROM THE PHOTO SHOOT

Left: trevor Right: dakota

Camden and his bear

I'm sure we'll be seeing more of this face as the boys grow up together. Dakota found his weak spot!

Three of a Kind

So here they are, finally together. Today was the first day all three cousins ( Camden, Dakota and Trevor) came together face to face, down here on earth. All of us "new parents" loved to think about and discuss how these three boys were all great friends in the heavens before they arrived...it's pretty special to see them together for the first time. It's like a miniature family reunion! What strong and sweet spirits they each have! I can't believe this is just the beginning! No one ever told me how fun and exciting and beautiful it is to start a family...not to mention the joys of sharing those special moments with my own brothers and sisters! Life couldn't be sweeter.

Big Boy Camden!

Cheese!

I found my bottom lip!!

Baby Camden and Baby Trevor

I found my thumb!

Here's our happy boy! What a smile! We went to Utah for new years after a fun Christmas here in California with the Cheney side. Camden had no problems on the airplane and loved to babble with Grandma and Grandpa Hobbs. We all hope to play in the snow the next time we go and especially hope to stay a bit longer. What a great way to start out the new year! 2007 Here we come!!

New Years-- 2007

Baby Camden loves to chat! Here he is telling Grandma Hobbs all about his first flight to Utah! He's enjoying the Rose Bowl with Dad and is loving all of the attention! What a fantastic vacation!! Can't wait to go back and play in the snow!!