The Journey of: August 2012

House Progression

Hello Friends & Family--

Since breaking ground in May we've had quite the overhaul on our lot. We now have what truly looks like a home perched in the middle of the once dirt ridden lot. While I type this I know something else new will be going on, so consider this yesterday's news.

Paint has started (That's the entry/stairway)!

It's hard to tell but it's a warm tone of grey (View from Great Room).

The siding and shakes are up! Yep it's blue (and the band of wood under will be painted white)

We are waiting for an additional window for Cam's room and then the siding will be complete.

While there are MANY more things to happen prior to the house being move-in ready, we are far closer than I'm ready to accept. I'm not sure if I'm ready to start packing, especially with a little guy at my feet. Next on the timeline are floors and cabinets. Somewhere in there they will put up all our lighting and do some trim work. It makes my mind spin at how all these contractors work together to complete a house.

I'll gladly take any volunteers who want to help pack and/or move us! :) And you think I'm kidding.

Love,

Chris, Amber & Cameron

15 Month Check-up

Hello Friends & Family--

Cameron had his 15 month appointment on August 1st. He won't be seen again until his 18 month appointment, which also happens to be the last round of shots until he is 4 or 5. I'm sure he would be elated if her understood that!

Playing at the Dr.'s office

Such a big boy!

Guess where this is going, Mom!?

Yep, straight to my mouth. Ugh. No germs there, right???

Dr. E is very pleased with how well Cam is growing and hitting all his milestones. She did mention that he's a really busy little guy. That's an understatement! She now realizes why I had no problem shedding the extra baby weight. No complaints on that! She was also in awe that he has 12 teeth in, and is cutting the last 4 eye teeth. This means he won't have any more teeth to cut until he's closer to 3 or 4. My guess is he'll get them when he's two :) For some reason this child wants a full set of teeth now. I could certainly do without the drool soaked shirts though...ugh!

Now onto the measurements...

Height: 30.25" or 2' 6.25" --> 18%
Weight: 22 lbs 12 oz --> 50%
Head Circumference: 47.5" --> 68%

He's finally gaining some weight, which boggles my mind because this kid has been such a finicky eater lately. Overall, we have a growing healthy little boy! That's all we can ask for.

And just a little sneak peak until I have time to post more. I still plan on doing some more progression posts on the new house until it is completed in September. This primarily is what is keeping me so busy. Too many decisions to make! I can't wait until its all done...

Siding!

Drywall!

Love,

Chris, Amber & Cameron

15 Months

Hello Friends & Family--

July 29th marked Cam's 15th month! He's now becoming a very independent toddler. I hate that my baby is no longer a baby.

Watching the city truck...

In awe, didn't even budge when the worker honked :)

Just a few things for my record books:

He loves to vacuum, he has a toy vacuum that he pulls/pushes around daily. Or he rides :)

Always has a push toy outside w/ him!

He is becoming quite the picky eater, it's a daily battle to find something for this kid to eat. Hopefully this stage passes and my good little eater joins us once again. He did discover his love of peaches this week...if you've never had a saturn peach you better try one!

Cam loves to play outdoors. We are outside as much as we can be considering the warm weather we've been experiencing. He likes to swim in his pool or push some toy around. Lately we've been playing "soccer", he's not too bad!

My little helper

He's working on his words. Current words are: Momma, Dadda, Ball, Ba-ba, that, this... He will repeat quite a few words we say once or twice. Time to start censoring ourselves...CHRIS!

He's still in 12 month clothing (getting snugger by the day). I'd say 18 month clothes will be right around the corner. He's still my "little" man.

Cam aka Linus MUST carry at least one blanket with him around the house. He's been doing this for the last 2 months or so. I think someone has an obsession to say the least. At least he doesn't cry when it's taken away or he can't find one...thank goodness!

I'm sure there is a lot more I will think of after I post this :)