Summer 2012 update

Summer 2012 has certainly been a busy one...new house, first haircut and other milestones, many trips to the splashpad, and lots of visits with family.  Here are just a few glimpses into the wonderful summer we've had.  

Cameron is very helpful lately.  He helps with sweeping and a few little chores.  He loves to help put clothes from the washer into the dryer, and for some reason, LOVES to yell into an empty dryer.  He loves the echo his voice makes.  The strangest thing is that he says the same thing over and over when he yells into the dryer...maybe one of these days I'll figure out what on earth he's yelling.

Very busy, still yelling into the dryer...with some breaks for kisses!

Cameron is extremely verbal now.  He talks all the time and is so interactive.  One of his most used words is "please"...what a perfect gentleman.  But he really uses it meaning, "more please"...whether it's Backyardigans, cous cous, or playing with a fun toy...he asks a quick "please", while rapidly signing "more".  

Impatiently awaiting the chorus to one of his favorite songs...

Finally!

One of the most notable experiences of the summer was Cameron's first haircut...gulp.  We took our big boy to a children's salon and got the "1st Haircut Package", which was to include snacks, a lock of hair, and a smiling picture post-haircut!  Needless to say, there was not one bit of smiling.  Cameron started off in an airplane, but as soon as the hairdresser came his way with the scissors, he wanted OUT.  There were lots of tears, but my big boy looks great...though I sure do miss those gorgeous golden locks... :(

Pre-haircut...hmm, I'm not too sure about this.

 Nope, definitely do NOT like this.

 All done...sweet little haircut.

More Summer fun...

Trip to Discovery Place...

Checking out the fish

 Watching for birds with Daddy in the rain forest exhibit

 Watertable play!

 Stacking rings on a seal

 After a fun day at Discovery Place uptown, we took Cameron to the gift shop to choose a toy.  Oddly enough, he chose a die-cast school bus.  An extremely odd choice, but he loves it.

Cameron enjoyed a visit with his cousins.  Lots of fun...and lots of bubbles!

 What a gorgeous group!

(Lauren, Bailey, Cameron, Meredith, Daniel, and Chase)

July 4th swim with Grammy and Grampy at their hotel.

What a cool dude!

Fun trip to Grandma and Granddad's...

Cameron always points to his ear, whenever he hears birds, sirens, a dog bark, etc.

 Relaxing in his chair.

 Laughing at something hysterical during his ride on the swings!

 Posing with Grandmom and Granddad

 Fun in the pool!

 Hanging out with Daddy

 Visiting with Ohio cousins, Zella and Ada!

 Grandmom and Granddad have a big hill behind their house, so the kids had tons of fun trekking up the hill and then running back down...so sweet!

 There is an excellent little park a few miles from us, which not only has a fun playground, but also a splash pad!  Cameron LOVES to go to the park and play in the water.

Daring little man!