Christmas Magic

I love impromptu moments where life stands still as you watch your child have pure fun.  Friday night was one of those nights.  Our family went out to dinner and then walked over to a big Christmas tree with music and Camden had a ball!  All the kids were dancing and running; he knew no one when we arrived, but made 3 buddies before we left.  The pictures don't do justice to his excitement.  So fun to watch the joy he experiences in the little things!

My Big Boy

Camden is growing up so fast!  I didn't know that 2.5 year olds were as grown up as he seems.  Here is a look at some of our big boy's activities!

He really likes to help cook, so I've been trying to think of some simple things he can make.  We dipped chocolate covered pretzels last week and he loved them!

Camden LOVES crafts...I am constantly trying to think of quick, easy crafts that will keep him busy.  He especially loves any craft that involves glue:)

We're still working a lot on this skill, but he loves to cut things with his special scissors.  

Last week we decided it was time to rake leaves.  I thought he would play with trucks while I worked, but he really wanted to pitch in and was actually a HUGE help.  Speaking of "actually", it is one of his favorite words right now!

Trying New Things

Halle has been trying lots of new things these days! 

Started rice cereal and oatmeal...she doesn't love it, but she doesn't hate it!

Riding in the jogging stroller sans car seat!

Bottle fed by big bro...oh wait, this didn't work! Camden thought it did though:)

Practicing sitting

Trying out her new to her toy!

Lounging in her pink chair to match brother's blue one!

Starting to scoot some

And of course Daddy likes to make her practice standing!

Storytime

Family Pictures

Our talented friend, Sarah took some family pictures for us a few weeks ago and I LOVE them!  I am so thankful for my little family and love that she captured us so well!  Here are a few of my favorites...

Matkin Family Thanksgiving

On Saturday after Thanksgiving, we headed to my cousin's house in Southlake for a day with the Matkin family.  Natalie did a fabulous job of hosting and we all really enjoyed spending time together...especially Camden; he was in toy heaven!

Halle and Grandmother

The kids had a blast!

The cousins...we missed you, Leigh Ann & James!

The next generation of cousins had so much fun playing store.

Thanksgving at the Ranch

We had a great time celebrating Thanksgiving in East Texas this year!  The weather was perfect and Camden had a blast exploring Nana and Papa's land.  He always wanted to go for a ride and didn't care what it was on!  Halle did great on the trip and her grandparents were thrilled to have her at their place for the first time.  As always, we loved spending time with our family and remembering all the ways the Lord has blessed our family.

Isn't she adorable?!?!

We had plenty of hands to hold Halle...Garrett loves his little cousin.

The trees were BEAUTIFUL!

This kid is still talking about riding the tractor with Papa.

Sisters and their daughters:)

There were too many Mule and 4 wheeler rides to count!

Halle loves Aunt Kara!

I think Camden tried out all of Papa's deer stands.

The girl cousins:)

Bedtime stories with Papa

Cooking with Nana

Feeding the fish with Daddy

Cam had fun making a craft with Nana!

Trying out yet another deer stand!