Father / Son Campout!

Miley got to have her campout with Cameron in August, so on Friday, it was Landon's turn!!

It was so cute to see how excited he was to go with Cameron.  I am glad that they went, because it definitely wasn't the greatest weather (raining on and off and REALLY windy), so it would have been an easy night to say no way.  I obviously was not there, but it looks like Landon had a lot of fun eating all his yummy food...McDonald's, s'mores, and dad's rootbeer!!

Meanwhile, Miley was feeling a little sad that she didn't get to go again.  Fortunately, One of her best friends in the whole world, Kayla, was in town for a visit.  We all decided to meet up at a mall where they could play, and we had our own little girls night, with some friends.  It was so sweet seeing Miley with her little friends.  We miss these guys so much and hope they get back here soon!!

I love that our kids both got to have their own special nights with Cameron!!  Definitely a yearly tradition that they all look forward to!

Birthday Celebration!!

This year was the big 3-0 for Cameron!!  I can't believe that he is officially in his 30's!  Unfortunately, his actually birthday was kind of lame this year, due to him having work and school that day, and due to some unforseen personal issues that I was having.  A couple days before his birthday, we managed to have dinner and cake with Don and Cindy and their family, but that was about it for the week.

Fortunately, a week and a half later we had a little surprise outing planned with our neighborhood friends that (hopefully) kind of made up for it!  We went out to celebrate Cameron's 30th, another one of our friends 35th, and another ones 40th.  It was so fun to get out with some of our favorite people!

Cameron and I got some pictures before we went out (I feel like we NEVER get pictures of just the two of us!!).

We went to Rojo, this fun restaurant with some great Mexican food!!

And being the girls that we are, the ladies and I had to get some pictures together after dinner....took a while to get a decent one without someone making a weird face or a photo bomber!!  ;)

Maybe the next time Cameron hits a big milestone, I will be more on top of it and be able to plan something big!!

Kindergarten Kid

Yesterday I sent Miley off for her very first day of kindergarten.  She was thrilled to be starting school.  I am ready, too, but have to admit there were a few tears!

Here she is with her sign like last year...although this year she now wants to be a mom when she grows up instead of a princess.  :)

Little brother had to get in a few pictures too (and really, who doesn't want to see more of that adorable smile anyway??)...

We headed down to the bus stop and met up with all the other little kindergarteners from our street....it is a good bunch.

I didn't get any pictures of Miley getting on the bus...it was kind of crazy, and I also was video chatting with Cameron on my phone so he could see her get on the bus from work.  She jumped right on though, and was ready to go.  I did get some pictures of her coming off the bus, and if these are any indication of how her first day went, I would say it was a success!

It is going to take some getting used to having Miley gone every afternoon.  It is nice to have the one-on-one time with Landon when he gets up from his nap, but the rest of the time just feels too quiet! We are so excited for Miley and all that she will learn this year!

Daddy Daughter Campout

On Friday night, our church ward had their annual Daddy-Daughter Camp out.  This is something that Cameron really looks forward to every year, and Miley loves doing.  We actually had her cousins staying with us this year, before driving their oldest daughter out to college.  She loves being around these cousins, so we gave her the option if she wanted to stay home and play with them, or go to the camp out.  She said "I want to go to the camp out because I am so excited to have some Daddy and Miley time."  I thought it was so cute that she was so excited to go spend the time with her dad.

Obviously, I wasn't there, but from what I hear there were s'mores, playing and chasing "ghosts" with other girls, and staying up till 11:00 pm.  Definitely sounds like a party!  I know Cameron and Miley both had a great time, and the location looks BEAUTIFUL!

Staying up till 11:00 pm will definitely take a toll, and it showed the next day.  Our spunky girl, who has not napped in a LONG time, fell asleep right in the middle of the living room floor.  Definitely a sign of fun times.  

I love this little tradition, and I can't wait for next year, and for Landon to have his turn at the Father Son Camp out!

Preschool Reunion

Today we were able to get together for one last hurrah with our preschool buddies from this last year.  A sweet mother of one of Miley's classmates planned a park playdate and ice cream party for the kids.  Both of their preschool teachers came, too.  It was really fun to get to see everyone.  Miley really loves all these kids, and surprisingly enough will not be in kindergarten with a single one of them this year, which is kind of sad.  Hopefully we will be able to keep in touch and see them in the future!

 

Sitting Pretty

A few days ago, Cameron and Miley were enjoying some time outside.  Cam was so great and thought to take some pictures with the real camera (something I have been not so great at lately!), and I just love how perfectly these show Miley's personality.  Girly girl through and through from the dress, to the crown, and loving to pose for the camera.  I can't believe how old she is looking!