Dance-A-Thon

The boys learning to dance with PBS...

Calling Ah-ree!

One More - Hoarders

I meant to get this uploaded yesterday but it required some editing so it didn't happen until today. This is from March but I just rediscovered it and can't stop laughing. Hope you enjoy it too!

Videos

River Rocks & Runnin'

We recently discovered a creek that runs behind a park that we love! We had just gone to the park to enjoy a beautiful day and happened upon this little creek. The boys had a fantastic time throwing rocks and watching a frog. So much better than sitting at home!

Dirty bottoms heading back home!

And just for fun, Cameron running!

I really think that he thinks if he swings that booty side-to-side it makes him go faster. So cute!

A Year Ago?!

It amazes me the changes that occur in just a year. Here are the boys last February.



Now Connor is just a jabbering conversationalist. You can't keep him quiet and there is no way to even count the number of words in his vocabulary. And Cameron is now learning to speak too. It's still quite small, but his little vocabulary is grow. He added "hippo" to his word list this week. He has lost several of his rolls since that video was shot and he is running and nearly keeping up with his brother as opposed to not-quite yet crawling a year ago. Oh my how they are growing so quickly.
Thank you Lord for these boys! Let me not forget to savor their precious presence!

Music

My parents were here visiting last weekend and in a conversation I made a comment that has played over and over in my mind since. I simply said, "I think some people are music people and some people are not." There's not a lot of depth to it or any hidden meanings. I simply think that some people are more drawn to music than others. I have always loved music and a variety of it. However, since marrying Matt 7 and a half years ago, my enjoyment of music has been pushed into a side-hobby. He enjoys music to a much deeper level than I. He has a passion for finding new artists that have great talent and make great music. I get to sit back and enjoy his research. It's really a great set up for me. Anyhow, I wanted to share a few songs that are on my frequently played list lately.

First up is Sydney by Brett Dennen. This song makes me get up and move - Every. Time. I use it when I'm on the treadmill and it buys me another 3.5 minutes. It just has such fun energy and I know I look like a total goofball while running and mouthing words and punching my fists in front of me but hey, it's another 3.5 minutes of elevated heart rate and sweat. Great song!
Sydney


Next is In Christ Alone. This is a worship song that I learned while attending First Euless. If I choose to be engaged in worshiping (not just singing while allowing my mind to wander) this song brings me to tears every time. There is so much truth within that grips my soul and causes me to praise my Lord and my God. "No guilt in life; no fear in death; this is the power of Christ in me." Yes! I no longer am counted guilty! I am free to worship without shame or guilt. I am counted as a daughter of the Most High King! Ah! I could go on and on but that's a sermon for another day. Great song.
In Christ Alone



Finally is Precious Love by James Morrison. I cannot help but get on my feet and dance with my darling sons when this song plays. They are a most precious blessing in my life and I am forever grateful for my time with them. Not to mention the fantastic beat and vintage feel to it - a great song.
Precious Love

Cam's Scrunchy Nose

Lately Cameron is making this silly face where he scrunches up his nose and it makes us laugh every time.

Today's Videos

Cameron walking


Playing with Daddy


Our little reader had been quiet in his room for about 20 minutes and this is how we found him.

Cracker Crushin'

Will Walk for Food

This is not a great demonstration of how well Cam is walking but it's the best we've got on video so far. He's going, at his best, about 8-10 steps. He still crawls everywhere except on occasion when he's already standing and it occurs to him that he can walk somewhere. He loves to hold your fingers and walk, which Connor never did. He is doing really well. I'm glad that he's taking his time with it. Connor was walking before his first birthday and did it so fast we didn't get to enjoy this learning process like we are with Cam.

Swimming Lessons #2

Swimming Lesson Videos

Video Updates

Cam is learning to walk!

Later the same day...

Cameron loves music and claps all the time. Watch how he applauds his brother's piano playing. Soooo sweet!

Teekoll

Sorry for the wobbly start I was running to catch my sweet boys tickling each other and wrestling this morning.

Video

This is a few weeks old but still cute.

Crawling

Cameron will be 9 months old on Tuesday. He began crawling on Friday. Here he is!

Connor Speaks

We just figured out a new way to post videos, so here they come!

This is Connor in early January reading with Daddy. His vocabulary and pronunciation have developed considerably more since this was shot.

We're in Trouble

Dancing Toddler

Connor-kazie

Connor isn't really a "climber" like some of his friends are but he has discovered the thrill of standing on top of his ATV. Check it out.



He also has said 3 new words this week!
bu-bu (bye bye)
NO
nana (banana)

So much fun!