Summer Recap!

Dan and I wanted to make sure we made Cameron feel extra special and very important before the arrival of baby- so we made sure to do lots of fun adventures this summer around town.

We have a zoo membership- best thing ever we could do for our family- Cameron loves it, and it is educational!!

I felt like this bear when we went this day! It was hot and I was so pregnant!!! 

We also love playing in the water- so we have spent loads of time at the splash pad, pool, and in our back yard getting wet and cooling off!!!
We had a trip to get some staples one of the times we went to the rec center pool- Cameron is in the thick of being a 3 year old- and listening is one of our greatest challenges! He and I had a trip to the pool one evening while Dan went home teaching. Cameron was jumping off the side of the pool and I was catching him- and he got a little too brave and jumped too soon and was too far from the edge, so as he came down in the water, he hit his head on the side of the pool. Every mom's worst nightmare! I am grateful for my training and keeping calm in those situations. I kept cameron from seeing any blood and we got him fixed right up at the doctor. He was so brave! And thankfully, not scared to go back to the pool!!

In June, we went and rode the Heber Valley Railroad - they did a special event with Dinosaurs! Cameron was pretty excited about riding the dinosaur train!

We did tons of work on the house- I can't believe I haven't taken any pictures, but we put new carpet in, and repainted! It feels much brighter and it was a good change to make! Cameron loves orange, so we let him have some orange in his room and he loves it! He touches his orange stripe and says- "I love my orange wall Mom!" Nearly every night!

One family night, we got dinner and went to the park to fly kites! That was a big hit! Cameron loved it! I think we will take more advantage of the wind in the spring next year!

We played dress up plenty- in fact I am shopping the day after halloween this year- this kid is way into dress up right now!! He even has a giraffe costume- because giraffes are totally his favorite. And he is pretty much the most adorable giraffe ever.

Isn't this face choice?! Always taking pictures mom and dad.

Cameron's first snow cone experience- that was a hit and we got a punch card!!

One of my particularly bad bed rest days, my good friend Kristin and and her kiddos came and picked us up to play at their house and make cookies! That was a lot of fun- Gavin and Cameron are cute friends.

Cameron says some funny things- and sometimes they are so good, we have to indulge him. One day, he exclaimed to me- "MOM!! I NEED to go to the mountains! I HAVE to go there Mom!" We decided to drive through the canyon one evening and as we were driving up, Cameron says- "Can we go fly at the top?" We had a good giggle, and I don't know where it came from, but we definitely got out and played around for a bit!

We have made sure to give Cam some quality time, and we practiced taking care of babies!!

Nothing too far or fancy, but we have had a fun summer waiting for baby Will to come!!

Cameron's first camp out!

We went on the fly for an overnight trip with our best friends Steve and Nicole. We had planned various weekend camp trips all summer, and everytime, something would ruin the plans. We finally made it though, and it was a fun little overnighter. Cameron is a real scout, exploring everything, eating pine cones, and having fun! I was so so worried about sleep because we never get any, but he did surprisingly well sharing a sleeping bag with me. I will tell you what though, this trip made my body hurt- Dan and I might seriously invest in a tent trailer....
Dan also manages to get burned everytime we go camping. This time however, was my fault, and I feel so bad. I didn't think when I pulled the hot dog stick out of the coals and I rested it on the back of my chair but it slipped and got Dan. Total accident, but it is a pretty bad burn. He went to the doctor and we have been doctoring it up at bedtime. It is healing up nicely, but still a terrible experience.

Yes, he kissed her. He really loves his sweet friend Braelynn!!! 

The burn takes up the whole left side of his back. It really has been awful for him.