Zoo Trip

On Saturday after Caelan's soccer game, we decided to visit the zoo. We went to exhibits we usually skip. All of the boys dragged me into the gross butterfly house. The definitely like the bugs the best and they like making me look at the bugs even more. We have some pictures there. Caelan and the grizzly had some words in one picture. Also, the guys posed with me in front of the waterfall.

Mom Bragging....Brace Yourselves

Well, we showed up for Caelan's game and we were one of four kids. When the one kid that never ends up playing finally talked his dad into leaving, we were one of three to play. We were nervous about how we would have to comfort Caelan after this loss, due to the other coach insisting his team practice for 1/2 an hour before the "game". Once they got on the field, Caelan and Charlie took over. (The other kid of three just runs in circles and smiles.) They literally only had two kids taking the ball from the entire other team...with substitutes.Caelan made about four legit goals. Some he took all the way to the other end of the field. It was so much fun! His soccer evolution has taken him from singing and dancing in the middle of the field, to picking up the ball with his hands and THEN kicking it in, to finally kicking it in with no hands. The shots of Camden were exactly five minutes before a 30 minute public meltdown. He's working through some problems with authority.

Many Random Pictures

Here are some pictures from the last two weekends. We've been busy and we've had fun. We went downtown with the boys one chilly day, played in the back yard, etc. Sunday, we got together for a BBQ with the kids and those that didn't have previous engagements. The boys and Norah stayed up until 10:00 as you can see in the "night fight" scene with the sticks. The babies also hung in there pretty late. The picture with them men and children looking at rocks was during an insect study. Both sets were equally as entertained by this. It was a nice time.

Moves

Caelan's hip moves are impressive. Here he is dancing to the Springsteen record. :-)

Animal Sounds

He knows many animal sounds. Here he is trying them out. By the way, the bunny sniffs and so does the ladybug, so that's what he's doing...sniffing.

Random Kid Pictures

Well, school has started, so I'm just going to be posting huge chunks of pictures! :-) There are so many here. Caelan, now four, is practicing being a good big brother, friend, and neighbor in a few of these pictures. There is a picture of his name, which he can write when he is in the mood. He is such a good big brother recently. He helps Cam with anything and is always patient when his rowdy little brother is not so nice OR quiet. :-)

As for Camden, he is almost 18 months old. We kicked the pacifier habit and are now trying to kick the saying "no" and screaming/crying habit. He is very strong willed, very smart and super cute. All of these traits make him extremely potent. He is 29 pounds and 32 inches tall. He still loves books, his puppies and his brother. He needs mommy quite a bit, and loves it when daddy tickles him. He started a new daycare, and he really loves it. He can say so many words, but his animals sounds are his specialty. He can properly tell you what sounds are made by a rooster, cow, duck, chicken, horse, bee, fly, puppy, cat, mouse, lady bug, bunny (those two are funny), and owl. It's a good time and he'll do it on command. I do really miss my guys when I am at work, but they are having a great time with their new social lives.