Using a Spoon

We've been slowly transitioning Camden to feeding herself. Obviously she can handle things with her fingers, but it's time to get out the spoons. Tonight it was her yogurt.

She holds the spoon well, going back and forth between her right and her left hand.

She doesn't always get anything on her spoon, but it gets to her mouth fairly smoothly.

But sometimes, a spoon just gets old. And sometimes yogurt is much easier to eat with your fingers.

Oops...she spilled a little.

Oh well, there is one way to fix that.

House Showing

I got a call at work on Monday morning at 11am from our real estate agent. Could we show the house at 5pm? The house was a mess and we had to be at the high school at 3pm to feed the soccer team dinner before the sectional game. "Sure!"

Fortunately it was Kevin's day off from work, so he could begin picking up. I wrapped things up at work and got home by 1pm. We both were feverishly cleaning and Camden desparately needed her nap. She kept getting underfoot, wanting to attention. I put her in her high chair and she amused herself for a bit...a few chocolate goldfish crackers didn't hurt, either.

Kevin came into our bathroom that I was cleaning and told me to come look. Camden was so tired and since we couldn't stop to hold her and put her down properly, she did the only thing possible thing - fell asleep in her high chair. Poor, adorable baby girl!

The house looked fantastic when we left for the school. Tuesday our agent called and informed us that the couple didn't end up showing up. UGH!

Daddy's Tractor

One of Kevin's favorite toys as a boy was a tractor. He always wanted to be a farmer like his grandpa. He still has one of his John Deere's from childhood...and occassionally still adds to the collection with Christmas and birthday wish lists.

We have them displayed in a case in one of the bedrooms and Camden loves to look at them when she sneaks into that room. Recently I let her play with her dad's old toy. She has recently started making "vroom, vroom" noises near gators and tractors and lawn mowers, etc. This little tractor gave her the opportunity to put the new skill to more use.

Soccer Sectionals

The Southmont soccer team won the first round of sectionals in a hard-fought, sudden death match. It was very exciting. The team had a night of head shaving in preparation. The mohawks are the end result.

Camden thought it might be better on the windy and chilly Saturday afternoon to sport her new winter hat.

Forward or backwards, it's an adorable look!

CSX Family Day at the Zoo

Kevin's yard was accident free this year, so the company celebrated by having "Family Day" at the Indianapolis Zoo. Gramma Pat and Grampa Jim were able to come. We enjoyed free admission and a free lunch, as well as a free train ride. It was a gorgeous fall afternoon and perfect for strolling around the Zoo. But since Camden is refusing to get off my lap and refusing to let me type, pictures are going to have to do right now. I'll fill in details of the adventure later.

A Sushi Girl

All the usual restaurants were crowded with disappointed Purdue football fans on Saturday night, so Kevin, Camden and I joined her aunt and uncle for some different fare at "Exotic Thai."

Kevin had a whole plate of raw fish and I had a Bento Box which I shared with Camden. Her first course was some of the soup.

Then she enjoyed the vegetable tempura.

And finally, she even tried an avocado and cucumber sushi roll.

She couldn't quite get through the tough seaweed exterior, but gave it a good shot. I'm so thankful she is not a picky eater. It makes everything so much easier and enjoyable. We love our sushi girl!

Fall Fun

Fall weather has arrived in Indiana. That means deer hunting, festivals, and family/holiday gatherings. It also means it's time to dig out the jackets and make sure Camden has some long pants...because her love of the outdoors is not deterred by a chilly breeze.