Well, Tracy has had this going for over 2 years now and I've always thought about posting on here so I figured now was as good a time as ever.
Wow, where to start - I guess I could start with my 3 favorite people as they are my life. Tracy is continuing to be a fantastic wife and mother, not sure how she does it as it gets pretty busy during the day at our place. With Blake always on the go, whether it be with trains or books or his vivid imagination that in itself is a full-time job. Just trying to get Em into her regular naps is a challenge I'm sure. By the way they are both doing awesome! Like I said earlier Blake is pretty busy, he is learning so much every minute of every day. He is becoming quite the little boy and his imagination is absolutely hilarious. Now he doesn't just repeat things but he puts his own little spin on our questions. For instance I asked him "What does the lawnmower do?" - and his response was "make noise". Too funny. Emerson is growing more and more now she is quite smiley when I see her. I usually see her just before I leave for work and than when I get home I see her quite a bit. It's nice as Blake usually tries to include her in his day as well. Even letting her hold some of his Mr. Potatohead pieces as he assembles his latest masterpiece.
This weekend we have our annual company hockey tournament. I haven't played in the last couple (long story), but am looking forward to it. I play with a bunch of guys who are pretty good, older but pretty good. Previously we had won probably 4 out of 7 times so it is competitive. I'm still trying to keep up with the running. I entered the Canada Day Road Race on July 1st, 15 Km to do and haven't really trained for it yet but will need to start very soon. I'm also want to attempt another half marathon this year, maybe late summer or in the fall. I'll keep you posted.
First camping trip was a success but now we won't be going until the 3rd weekend in June. I think we will go to Cross Lake with Brad and Julie and the boys. The boys always have fun and by next year Em will be keeping up to them. July we will be going to Sask with the trailer for the Smith reunion.
I am also going to be starting my own blog, I did have calcameron.blogspot.com but wanted something more catchy. It's more to capture my running adventures and training. Hopefully it won't be this long between posts again.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
May Long '09/Emerson turns 3 months!
Wow! I have a million titles running around in my head for this blog post!!
We took our first camping trip of '09 this May long weekend. We camped at Long Island Lake, just north of Westlock. My parents, Lindsay and Jeremy, Erica, Dion and Danielle and the Streadwick family all joined us! Blake had an absolute blast!!! He loved playing with Benjamin, Damien and Marc. They are such great kids - share so well and are very kind and gentle with Blake and Emerson. Blake played in the sand, on the quads, with all the toys, finger painted (thanks to Grandma D!), went for a bike ride, went for quad rides, roasted hot dogs, etc, etc. He took his first ever quad ride this weekend. He was a bit hesitant to go for a ride, but after sitting on all the quads, wearing his helmet around, seeing the other boys going for rides, etc. he decided he'd like to try it! He's so funny - very cautious! Hopefully he continues to be cautious!! Could come in handy during the teenage years!!!!!!!!! It was fun to watch him playing with the boys and using his imagination. He even saw a dinosaur in Grandma and Grandpa's bathroom! What a goofball! Thankfully Blake had no problem sleeping in his trailer bed. I was a bit worried he might fall out, because the bed rail that slips under the mattress doesn't extend the whole length of the bed. I'm sure he will be wondering when our next camping trip is. He loves being outdoors, so camping is right up his alley! As always, we continue to be amazed by how fast Blake is learning. When we pulled up to the campsite on Friday morning, my Mom opened Blake's door and he looked down at her shoes and said, "Bamma pink shoes." We all looked at each other and wondered when he learned the color pink! He surprises us everyday with his expanding vocabulary and overall knowledge. Everyone always says they are little sponges, but it's crazy to see first hand!
This was Emerson's first camping trip. She did really good. She didn't get to bed as early as at home because we tried to put Blake to bed first. They slept in the same "room", which makes it a bit difficult at bedtime! But all in all everything turned out great and they both slept good! Although, the early mornings were hard on Mom and Dad, because we stayed out around the campfire late!! We borrowed a bassinet from Lesley's Mom, which worked really well. Emerson doesn't roll yet, so it was much nicer to use a small bassinet vs. a big playpen that would have taken up a lot of room in our trailer. When the weather was nice Emerson joined everyone outside and was passed around or sat in her swing, but when the temperature dropped we kept her inside! On Saturday Emerson turned 3, yes I said THREE, months old!!! So hard to believe! Every day, more and more of her little personality is starting to shine through! She is very, very smiley and so far I've heard her giggle twice! I can't wait for more laughs and giggles!! It's the best sound in the world :) Tonight during her bath she started rolling on her side, so perhaps rolling is not far down the road ... We'll have to be more careful when she's on her change table or in the tub! Tomorrow Canadian Baby Photographers are coming to take Em's three month pictures. I can't wait to see the finished pictures! They take such adorable shots!!
We hope everyone had a great long weekend, despite the fluctuating temperatures!! Only in AB can you go from +20 C to 0 C in a few short hours!! Have a great week :)
Love Cal, Tracy, Blake and Emerson
We took our first camping trip of '09 this May long weekend. We camped at Long Island Lake, just north of Westlock. My parents, Lindsay and Jeremy, Erica, Dion and Danielle and the Streadwick family all joined us! Blake had an absolute blast!!! He loved playing with Benjamin, Damien and Marc. They are such great kids - share so well and are very kind and gentle with Blake and Emerson. Blake played in the sand, on the quads, with all the toys, finger painted (thanks to Grandma D!), went for a bike ride, went for quad rides, roasted hot dogs, etc, etc. He took his first ever quad ride this weekend. He was a bit hesitant to go for a ride, but after sitting on all the quads, wearing his helmet around, seeing the other boys going for rides, etc. he decided he'd like to try it! He's so funny - very cautious! Hopefully he continues to be cautious!! Could come in handy during the teenage years!!!!!!!!! It was fun to watch him playing with the boys and using his imagination. He even saw a dinosaur in Grandma and Grandpa's bathroom! What a goofball! Thankfully Blake had no problem sleeping in his trailer bed. I was a bit worried he might fall out, because the bed rail that slips under the mattress doesn't extend the whole length of the bed. I'm sure he will be wondering when our next camping trip is. He loves being outdoors, so camping is right up his alley! As always, we continue to be amazed by how fast Blake is learning. When we pulled up to the campsite on Friday morning, my Mom opened Blake's door and he looked down at her shoes and said, "Bamma pink shoes." We all looked at each other and wondered when he learned the color pink! He surprises us everyday with his expanding vocabulary and overall knowledge. Everyone always says they are little sponges, but it's crazy to see first hand!
This was Emerson's first camping trip. She did really good. She didn't get to bed as early as at home because we tried to put Blake to bed first. They slept in the same "room", which makes it a bit difficult at bedtime! But all in all everything turned out great and they both slept good! Although, the early mornings were hard on Mom and Dad, because we stayed out around the campfire late!! We borrowed a bassinet from Lesley's Mom, which worked really well. Emerson doesn't roll yet, so it was much nicer to use a small bassinet vs. a big playpen that would have taken up a lot of room in our trailer. When the weather was nice Emerson joined everyone outside and was passed around or sat in her swing, but when the temperature dropped we kept her inside! On Saturday Emerson turned 3, yes I said THREE, months old!!! So hard to believe! Every day, more and more of her little personality is starting to shine through! She is very, very smiley and so far I've heard her giggle twice! I can't wait for more laughs and giggles!! It's the best sound in the world :) Tonight during her bath she started rolling on her side, so perhaps rolling is not far down the road ... We'll have to be more careful when she's on her change table or in the tub! Tomorrow Canadian Baby Photographers are coming to take Em's three month pictures. I can't wait to see the finished pictures! They take such adorable shots!!
We hope everyone had a great long weekend, despite the fluctuating temperatures!! Only in AB can you go from +20 C to 0 C in a few short hours!! Have a great week :)
Love Cal, Tracy, Blake and Emerson
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