Dear Grandpa and Grandma Janice,

I loooooooove my wagon; thank you so much! I'm driving mommy and daddy nuts because I want to be in it all the time. This afternoon I learned a new game: getting in and out of the wagon on my own in the backyard. It helps to have both the seats turned down (see photo). Its tons of fun as long as daddy is there to help me. I can't wait to see you again so you can pull me around the neighbourhood in my awesome red wagon!

Love,
Cam

Is there something on my face?

I feel like there is something there - seriously, tell me, I can take it ;)

Last day of Grammie and Grampie's visit :(

Today was the last day of Cam's east coast grandparents visit. After 5 days of marathon stroller rides, lots of finger walking and general merriment, they headed up to San Jose to catch their morning flight back home to Rhode Island. Cam looooooved having them here for so long - every morning of their trip they were here when he woke up from his nap at 10am. We're hoping he's not looking for them tomorrow to rescue him from daycare!!

Thanks for making the trip! And thank you for all your help with Cam's birthday party - we really appreciate it!! We're looking forward to your visit for Cam's birthday next year (hint hint) :)

Cam's first dinner out

More fun with mommy's $10 sunglasses while our OUR FIRST DINNER OUT AS A FAMILY since Cam joined us last year. He did great in the restaurant and we all had a blast. Should have tried this sooner!!

Adorablest :)

The Caminator was at the beach in Cayoucos with mommy, daddy and Grammie and Grampie today. Gorgeous cool weather (much to Grammie and Grampie's relief after triple digits in Paso) with sunshine, swings and sea gulls - awesome!

Happy Grandparents' Day!

This year Cam got to spend Grandparents' Day with all his grandparents; Marty and Ruth from the east coast, Karen, and Dick and Janice from the west coast. Uncle Steve, Auntie MA and Loretta joined us also. We all got to enjoy a great breakfast that K cooked outside on the patio before it got too hot. Happy Grandparents' Day to everyone!

First birthday festivities :)

Cam got his first taste of sugar (organic, at least) on his birthday cupcakes (recipe here) at his party today :) The cupcake - eh, not so nuts about it, but the frosting and especially the marshmellow eyes were a BIG hit.

Cam's first birthday was Elmo-themed and a lot of fun, even though it was 107° outside! (does Mother Nature know that its September and almost fall??). Our fantastic neighbours Katherine, Jason and Ryan loaned us their fun sprinkler toy and all the kids got to play in the water - our only mistake was not doing the water AFTER the birthday cake :)

We all had a great time and are so grateful so many friends and family could be there, from near and far. Thank you for joining us to celebrate Cam's first birthday! We figure he'll come down from the sugar high just in time for his actual birthday on Wednesday :)

Blue eyes

Used to want Cam's eyes to turn green like mommy's but falling in love with the blue ones!

Bath time

Cam enjoying an after-dinner bath (the best time after feeding oneself).

Let the festivities begin!

Grammie and Grampie from the east coast are here! Mom and dad arrived late yesterday afternoon and Cam took right to them; loves their glasses and dad's nose :) They totally tired the Camster out today on a super long walk around the neighbourhood - he took a great nap - yay! We're on our way out to get some stuff for the birthday party now; more photos soon :)