Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow!

Huge difference between Camden in the snow last year, and Camden in the snow this year, that is for sure! We had to bring him back in the house to warm up 2 times and boy was he pissed off about it! First he went out with Auntie AKA La La and then Daddy brought him out for a little bit, but we got some cute pictures. In the mean time, Benjamin and myself stayed in the house and kept warm while I got some laundry done, cleaned the bathroom, and took care of all the cats crap. Literally...

Santa Claus!

I brought the boys to see Santa today, and I must say it was an.... interesting experience to say the least. We got to the mall a little after 9am, and when I noticed the Santa stand was still all packed up, I asked the customer service desk what time Santa got there, 10:30... AHHH! So I had to waste an hour, with two small kids who were currently HAPPY which is why I made the trek to the mall.

Ok so I did my shopping for Will, and got Camden's last minute stocking stuffers, and we had a slice of pound cake, and went on our way back to Santa and there was already a line, and still no Santa. We got in line, mean while Ben is sleeping and Camden is just hanging out. We were about 3rd in line and when it came time for Camden to go up to Santa, it went from "Camden are you going to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what you want for Christmas... YEAH!" to .. "No no no no no!" But once I got Ben into Santa's lap, he realized, oh well I guess this guy isn't too bad anyways... So he cautiously sat in his lap. He told him he wanted a fire truck, Santa gave him a Candy Cane, and we got a WAY better picture than we did last year!!

Camden's 2 Year Well Visit

Today Camden had his Two year well "baby" visit at the Pediatrician and he is doing awesome!
His vocabulary skills are advanced, his height is in the 86th% and in true Elwood male fashion, he is in the 9th% for his weight. Tall and skinny!

Party Time!

We had Camden's birthday party yesterday despite horrible weather, and a 50+ car pile up in our town due to the icy roads. When we left our house and started heading towards Mom's, we literally slid straight down the hill we live on, it was the scariest thing ever!

When we finally got there, we had a blast. Here are a couple pictures that kind of sum up the day.

Opening Presents, Camden got a Build A Bear from his Best friend Michael. Dressed up as a fireman... How cute is that?

Singing happy birthday, apparently we are all really bad singers because Camden started to cry. LOL Poor kid.


Mmmmm Cake.... He ate that like a champ... Much less messy then last year though!Since Daddy gave him a small piece the first time around, he wanted more.

Overall it was a nice, tiring, quiet, and laid back party. We had LaLa (Auntie) watch Ben after she offered, so that it could really be Camden's day. Camden and Michael are just so cute together!

Time Flies!

When you have two kids that is....
Today we celebrate the second birthday of Camden, I really cannot believe that he is two years old already. It seems like yesterday I was in the hospital holding him and meeting him for the first time. It has been quite the journey and he is such a ham. What a personality for such a small little person, but then again, look at his parents.
So, what is Camden into thes edays....

Favorite Food : Mac & Cheese.... "Mommy Matt Cheese"
Favorite Character : Mickey Mouse, although Handy Manny and Elmo are close seconds.
Favorite Things to do : See the Fire Trucks, Play with Ben, Go in the kitchen and play with the dogs, Spend time with Ole (Grandma) and Lala (Auntie)
Favorite Things to do that he isn't supposed to do : Climb on the TV speakers
Favorite Movies : Cars, The Santa Claus, Elmo Potty, Elmo in Grouchland, and Finding Nemo.
This year, he isn't scared of Santa Claus either!

A Sad Day For The Elwood Family

Yesterday, December 9th, 2009 the Elwood family laid Grandma Dorthy to rest. Better known as Snorky to many, she was the matriarch of the Elwood Family and she will be amazingly missed. My husband and her were incredibly close, but she is in a much better place now.

Here Comes Santa Claus!

I must say, The Elwood Family is starting to get into the Christmas Spirit. Last Sunday we went to the Trumbull Christmas Tree Lighting and saw Santa, who Camden is NOT afraid of this year. Last year he thought Santa was some kind of ax murderer that was going to kill him and he would never see us again. This year, he is totally obsessed with him.

We took a couple pictures of Camden and Ben when we went to the tree lighting. They were adorable in their Christmas apparel.
Before we left the house, I attempted to take some kind of a Christmas card picture, and I come to the conclusion it is next to impossible to do this with two children under the age of two. Camden wanted nothing to do with it unless he was literally sitting ON Ben which was not going to happen.
Camden and Will were pretty comfy while we were waiting for Santa. Thankfully it wasn't very cold or else we would not have waited as long as we did for the Big guy!

This was one of the fire trucks that brought Santa Claus in. There were two of them, and they were completely beautiful!