Sunday, July 19, 2009

1st Birthday Party

Cami had her very first birthday party this weekend! We had family and friends over to our house for a small celebration. Unfortunately "small celebration" does not mean less work! Cami was such a little party girl-she played and entertained until the last guest left, all with a huge smile on her face.
Cami received a lot of wonderful gifts at her party. She enjoyed helping me open each gift and checked each one out as it came out of the wrapping paper/gift bag. She has tried them all out over the course of the weekend and seems excited about all of them. The bubble machine was also a huge hit. All the babies played until their heads were wet with bubble solution:)
Neal and his mom made these adorable ladybug cupcakes. The cupcakes were fantastic, but we learned our lesson. Next time SIMPLE design!
Cami was so happy and loved every minute of her party.
The birthday girl in her new chair.
With her presents.
As we sung the birthday song Cami was shy and put her head on her shoulder, although I think she secretly liked all the attention! Once she was given the green light to go ahead and dig in she was unsure abut what to do...
She figured it out quickly, though! YUMMY!
Afterwards we had to hose her down in the bath. It was a good thing we took her dress off, she had chocolate everywhere!
BALLOONS!
Crazy balloon hair!

Overall, we had a wonderful time and want to say thank to everyone for your love and support over Cameron's first year. It has been amazing watching Cameron grow and change right before our eyes. We love the little lady that she is turning out to be.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Family Vacation

We took our very first family vacation this past week. Neal, Cameron, and I all loaded up in the car and drove 8.5 hours down to South Padre Island. We met Neal's family there and had a mini family reunion. Cami had her first experience with sand, the ocean, and boats. For the most part she loved it all. It was great for the whole family to get away and we loved watching Cami learn and experience new things and environments. We took a lot of pictures but here are some of the best ones...
Checking out the boats from the deck behind the house we stayed at. First steps on the beach.
I was showing her sea shells. She LOVED all the birds on the beach. She pointed at each one!
So unhappy.
This was the first day on the beach. She got upset when the waves came
up and hit her in the tummy.This is one of those pic's we can't wait
to show her when she is older.
The next day at the beach was better.
Daddy and Cami playing in the sand...
where it is safe.
Cami's first boat ride.
The family on the boat.
Nini and Cami enjoying the ride.
Nini and Pepe walking on the beach with Cami.
This is my favorite picture!
Her favorite thing to do, play with
plastic spoons in the sand.
So happy in the dry and safe sand.
Grabbing a starfish at the touch tank
at the Port Isabel aquarium.
She had no idea that thing was alive!
I hadn't held a starfish before.
It was neat!
Checking out the huge lobster.