"I Too Scared"

This has become Cameron's favorite phrase and our least favorite.
If we tell him to go downstairs and play "no I too scared."
If we tell him it's time for bed "I too scared."
"Cameron it's time to eat dinner." "Nooo it's too dangerous."

He also has quite the imagination. Last night Steve picked him up from my Mother's house and he told Steve he was scared because "there's a blue monster in the bushes with golf balls on his head." Ummm, ok! If it's not a monster it's a ghost if it's not a ghost it's a dragon. Where does he get this stuff? I'm sure it's part of being 3 but I cannot wait for this "phase" to pass!

My Other Little Daredevil

I thought girls were supposed to be timid and less "fearless" than boys? Well, not my daughter she's just as crazy and daring as her brother. She has a mind of her own this one (well we already knew that). Steve keeps telling me she's going to be a tomboy...

Wordless Wednesday

One Week Until School Starts!

Today we went to visit Cam's pre-school so he could take a look around before starting next week. He woke up this morning at 6:30 asking if it was time to go yet! When we got there he was a little shy at first but he warmed up quickly when he saw all the toys. Cam's teacher wasn't there so the Director showed us around. He loved it! He was loving all the new toys and the huge playground outside. We didn't stay for too long and he didn't want to leave. I had to bribe him with lunch at "the store" to get him out! I'm hoping next week will go smoothly since he's so excited. My little baby is growing up!

Wordless Wednesday

I wish I was here.

Sidewalk Paint

I found a recipe for sidewalk paint on a blog that I read. Since it is easy to make I made some this morning and we went outside to play. Wow, it's hot out! We didn't last too long, well Arianna and I didn't but Cam would have stayed out.

Sidewalk Paint
2 tablespoons corn starch
2 tablespoons water
4-5 drops of food coloring (or washable paint) add more for a more intense color.

Mix water into the corn starch until it dissolves then add the food coloring or paint. That's it!
It's very runny which I'm sure adding more corn starch would solve but Cam didn't seem to care. Next time I'll put more paint in because when it dries the color is very pale.

Lazy Days of Summer

Last Friday after Cam's last soccer practice we spent the day outside. It was fun watching Arianna explore and try to keep up with Cam.

We call him Shaggy...

Davis' Farmland!

Today was a day filled with great friends, animals, and little moments that make your heart smile! We took the kids to Davis' Farmland wayyy out in Sterling. The weather was perfect; cloudy and mid 70's so not too hot and not too cold! The sun randomly came out during the day but we didn't have to worry about sunblock.

The kids had a blast watching the animals and feeding them. Cam was very timid at first and didn't want to feed the goats. Elijah to the rescue! He showed Cam how to hold out his hand to let the goat come and eat.

This is not a Llama...it's an Alpaca. Who knew?? But that didn't stop Dianna and me from singing "Me and My Llama!"

Cam was feeling very brave and went into the pen with all the goats and sheep.

A baby goat who was just one week old. I can't remember his name.

What's this animal you ask?

This isn't a baby cow, though it did look and sound like one! It was fuzzy and soft and oh so cute! I can't remember exactly what it was but it was some type of goat. The kids had way too much fun chasing the 3 of them that were out of the pen.

Mike & Ike

The 3 Amigos fighting over who gets to drive

Cam's new friend. He loved the fact that the goat was on the chair!

Cam riding the Pony! This is before it pooped!

We ended the day with some ice cream before the long ride home. We'll have to go again next year when the younger kids can enjoy it too!

Ari's Day With Mommy & Daddy!

Steve and I do not get to spend much time alone with Arianna. Cam demands a lot of our time. Especially Steve's. My parents offered to take the kids since they just came home from vacation but we decided to just send Cam.

We went down to the Plymouth Farmer's Market and bought some fresh produce. It wasn't as big as I thought it would be. I think the Thursday one is much bigger but the time isn't very convenient for us. Regardless we had fun and it was a gorgeous day. After we walked down to Brewster Gardens to let her crawl around on the grass and of course take some pictures!



Then we walked over to The Deck and got some lunch. This place has had a million different names over the years but I like it because it's tucked away off of Water Street so it's never really crowded. Cam would love it because you can watch all the boats coming in. While we were there they were loading a boat into the water. He would have loved it! We will have to take Cam there before the summer is over. Arianna was so good during lunch. She just sat in her stroller, ate some crackers and people watched!

We had such a great day we will have to have more special days like this with just the 3 of us. Next up will be a day with just Cam!

Arianna's 11 Months Old!

This past month has been a very fun month. She is an expert crawler and cruiser but shows zero interest in walking which I love! Arianna is all over the place yet she is very content to just sit and watch what is going on. This is very helpful at the beach when Cameron is all over the place!

Arianna has had lots of new foods this month. I've introduced her to table food and she is doing very well. She seems to have outgrown the brutal overly sensitive gag reflex! She has had: rice cakes, watermelon (LOVES it!), pasta, ground beef, pizza crust, Parmesan cheese, and butter. I've also started her on milk. She has no problem drinking it but I'm not so sure it's totally agreeing with her. I have to pay closer attention to that. Her top right tooth finally popped through. So now she has 3 teeth. I swear Cameron had all his teeth at her age!

She doesn't have any new words this past month but she shakes her head "no" and it is the cutest thing ever! If you say, "Arianna, no no no!" She'll shake her head no. She also waves bye-bye.

I cannot believe my baby girl is going to be *1* in a month and also that Cameron will be starting pre-school! My babies are growing up way too fast! Where's that pause button??