Kingston took Camden to some of his favorite places at the zoo. Camden enjoyed being outside for most of the visit. It was so nice to be able to get out of the house and walk around outside!
Camden has grown so much in the last three months. It seems like he just filled out over night. His personality is starting to show! He loves to laugh and giggle at the star on his playmat. He also has discovered he can lift both legs and then thump them! He is very close to rolling over. He has been such a sweet (and sometimes cranky) addition to our family. Big brother Kingston falls more in love with him everyday!
We finally got some snow on the ground! Kingston got up this morning and said "Oh no! I forgot to do the Snow Dance like Miss Amy said to." I told him not to worry because Miss Amy must have remembered. He was excited to see and feel the snow. Camden had his first adventure outside in the snow, complete with daddy letting him "taste" the snow!
Uncle Julian and Aunt Kim came for a visit! They brought their Wii Fit, which was much fun for the adults in the house. Kingston was very frustrated that he couldn't get the hand movements down. He did manage to bowl a strike (with Mommy's help)! Chris got into the Monster spirit, which really got his Hula Hoop skills going!!!!
We wrapped up our holiday tour with a stay at Gimmama and Grandpa's house. The weather was unusually warm, which suited Kingston just fine. He and Grandpa spent several hours playing outside! Camden gave us a nice Christmas Day present--his voice and smile! He has discovered them both and it is so sweet to sit and watch him.
We headed to West Plains for Christmas with Mimi and Pops. Kingston had a great time playing at Mimi's house before we went on over to Branson. All the family met up on the way and lots of cousin fun was the result! Kingston loves his cousins SO much. I know he wishes he could play with them everyday!! Silver Dollar City, Dixie Stampede, and the cabin were the highlights of the trip. We ended our adventure back at Mimi's house with presents and card games! Thanks Mimi and Pops for a GREAT Christmas!
Our reach group headed out to visit the Alpine Village and then to dinner. Kingston had lots of fun, especially in the "snow". He even made snow angels!!! We also talked him into sitting on Santa's lap to introduce Camden to Santa. Kingston really wanted to have his picture made with Rudolph, but unfortunately he was not there.
Smiling with Santa
Camden and Kingston both have questions for Santa: Kingston- "Where is Rudolph?" Camden- We aren't sure of his question, but he always has his hand raised!!
Kingston and Mackenzie giving kisses in the gingerbread house.
Kingston is getting a bag of food for the reindeer. The helper doesn't look to thrilled to be there. Must be the 3oo+ kids she's going to have to help tonight!
Kingston decided that he would make a cave out of the pillows on our bed. He discovered that Camden could join in on the fun too! Boy, I had a hard time keeping pillows and feet off Camden. Somehow he survived playing with his brother!!!
This morning before church I was able to get my whole crew to take a picture in front of the tree. Kingston wanted to get on his knees like Daddy, but we managed to convince him to stand so he could be in the picture. Jelly beans were the treat of choice for smiling for the camera!