Photo Fun

It was such a beautiful day today!  I had been meaning to take some pictures of Cameron in his baptism outfit since his baptism.  I was so bummed when it got cold outside and that I hadn't taken them.  I wasn't going to miss what will probably be the last nice outside day!  His grandma worked very hard on the outfit and I love how it turned out.  I am not sure that I have the patience for sewing clothing.  I know that she used to sew dresses and things for me but I don't see myself keeping that going.  But then again, I didn't think I would ever see myself quilting either.  I'm glad that changed!  


Cameron wasn't quite as excited about the pictures as I was, but at least his outfit still fit.  :)  Pepper told me that she was absolutely not going to be in any pictures today.  She was too busy being a filthy beast.  Seriously, she was way too muddy to be close to us anyway.

Weekly Wednesday: 16

My favorite Weekly Wednesday ever. 

I just want to make this picture huge and hang it on my wall.  Right now.  They are going to be trouble when Cameron is older.

It's so nice outside!  We love it!  We do NOT love the asian beetles that decided to take over our yard.  Time to break out my spray bottle of dawn dish soap and peppermint oil.  That seems to help for a little while at least.    

This week Cameron has been loving his Sophie teether and rattles and pretty much any toy he can put in his mouth.  I am convinced that his teeth will come in any day.  I can see that they are SO CLOSE.  That will be exciting (and probably a bit frightening as far as nursing goes, eek!)  He is also SO CLOSE to rolling over.  He still doesn't enjoy tummy time very much.  When he gets mad is when he starts rocking back and forth.  I'm torn if I should flip him over and stop torturing him or let him figure it out on his own.  So far I've helped him every time.  Maybe that will be the news for week 17.    

Sunday Adventures

Today we went to a bridal shower for a friend of mine.  I used to work with her before we moved and haven't seen enough of her since!  Her fiancé sounds like an awesome guy and I'm certain they were made for each other.  I have big hopes that a coffee date will happen before her big move.  They're a super glamorous couple and will be starting their life together in Hollywood.  I can't wait to visit them! 

Check out the bridal shower cake! 

Apparently it came from Target! TARGET. Whaaat! Her sister said that it came from a Super Target.  A Super Target with a bakery!  So I love Target.  I love Super Target.  But even my most favorite Target doesn't have a bakery!  I'm blown away. 

Anyway, while we were at the shower my friend's nephew was talking to Cameron. He was making faces and being silly and guess what happened! My baby LAUGHED!! Aaaahhhhh!  I was so excited I didn't even know what to do.  I was seriously ready to bring that little comedian home with me.  Hearing my baby giggle for the first time was one of the coolest things that has ever happened in my life.  Definitely top three.

So now I'm going to be a crazy mama trying to get more giggles.  Best day ever. 
 

 

Eleventh Annual Country Tea

Tonight we had the Eleventh Annual Country Tea.  (This is my second attempt at this post, so I'm sorry if it is uninspired.  I don't know why it didn't save the first time.  Bummer, blogspot.  What's up?)

This was the second country tea I've attended and if I would have known what I was missing I would have been at every single one of them!  And no men allowed (except the butler.  Who else would serve the tea?!) So Hubby was not invited.    

Look at the beautiful china!

My place setting.

My phone pictures don't do the food justice.  It was fabulous.  

The tea that was served this year was Babington's Royal Blend Black Tea.  We also had Veuve Clicquot Brut.  

Welsh rarebit.  This was delicious.  Our hostess said that it was a very traditional dish but apparently that was the only part of the background that stuck with me as I dug in to the first cheesy food I've eaten in a very long time.  (Sorry baby, but it was SO GOOD!)

Then came the Assorted tea sandwiches and savories

Ham and cheese on corn muffin

Pineapple and walnut

Egg salad

Shrimp salad

Devils on horseback

My favorite was the pineapple and walnut.  

And then Cameron decided to let everyone know that he didn't nap well today and throw a bit of a fuss.  So I missed my photo of the next course.  Pretend there is a picture of 

Fig and honey scones, cream scones and crumpets served with Strawberry-rhubarb jam, Key lime curd and double Devon Cream

My mouth is watering just thinking about the cream scones and key lime curd.  

And then we had dessert. 

Mini toffee-apple pie

Chocolate-raspberry tartlet

Biscotto al cioccolato

Rum cake

The chocolate-raspberry tartlet was my favorite.  It was so good that I had two.  Sometimes it doesn't matter how full you are, if there is a dessert tray that comes around, you take a second chocolate-raspberry tartlet.  At least I do.  

The company at the event was awesome, too!  I think this was the largest tea attendance so far.  Laura and I both commented how strange it is to be in a photo not holding a baby.  My baby is my best accessory lately. 

Poor Audrey.  I guess this is an example of why babies start off small.  Then you get plenty of practice holding them so you don't pull their dress up in pictures.  Sorry girl.  

Hey, Claire!  I told you I'd get a picture with you!

Hubby got Cameron dressed for the event.  He said that Cameron told him "If I'm going to be the only guy at this country tea, I'm going to dress like a farmer!"  Grandpa Ruben would be so proud.  

Did I mention that Hubby got a goody bag?  No need to feel bad for him that he wasn't invited.  Donna takes care of our husbands, too.  

Another awesome tea party.  I'm already looking forward to next year.  

Weekly Wednesday:15 (a redo)

Weekly Wednesday? 15

No way, mom.  I'm sleeping. 

Here's to weekly pictures on Thursday instead. 

Weekend Adventures

It was an awesome weekend.

On Friday I got to take my little buddy to his first quilt show.  He loves the Ergo so mommy was able to enjoy shopping and show off her sweet little sleeping baby.  I thought that he would like the owl quilt the best, so that's the one we picked to take our picture with.  :)  I am so excited to get started on the quilt kit I found.  It had been a long time since I had bought fabric!  Actually, it had been a long time since I was so excited to buy anything other than cloth diapers.  (I'm not the only one who likes to buy them.  There are whole blogs about them.  and if you really want to get crazy, I thought this article was hilarious!)

After the quilt show we got to stop and see my favorite twins! 

Claire was sleeping and snuggling with Grandma Lu while Audrey and I were having a little photoshoot.  Next time I will have to get Claire in on the selfies. 

And then there was a mud run on Saturday!

Here we are before the mud (and the RAIN!)

And we survived... I even ran!  Actually we ran for most of it?  Maybe half of it?  I was pretty impressed considering we had to stop and scrape the caked on mud off the bottoms of our shoes. 

This is how we've felt since Saturday afternoon: