The end of September is rapidly approaching

We've been busy with school and life. I hope to get better about updating the blog. I know several have visited regularly so I do apologize for not letting you see our handsome man lately. Start reading from the bottom.

9/27 ~ Happens to be the day 48 years ago that my mom was born. I thought of her often today and wondered what we would have done today if she was still with us. Oh how I wish Cameron and Michael could have met her. The picture was taken, I think, in 1987. I bet you couldn't tell we were related could ya? Happy Birthday Mom!






9/27 The folks got a new tv so Cameron had a new toy to play with! Then he headed outside to enjoy the fresh air and still VERY hot temperatures. I tried to get him to go to the park but he has more sense than I do on a hot day. Then he headed back inside to admire Nana and Papa's new downstairs bathroom. He was checking to make sure they just hung the light correctly.


9/26 ~ After our errands we headed to the park. Cameron enjoyed it and had lots of fun watching some of the "big" kids. Once we got home and had lunch Cameron decided to get into our bed, instead of his own, for nap time.












9/26 ~ I'm trying my hand at cooking more and today Cameron and I enjoyed some blueberry waffles before heading out for our day. I cherish the weekend mornings with him and actually miss being awakened by him when he stays at Nana's every once in a while.

9/25 ~ Cameron is sporting his first pair of goggles. We took a pair to Nana and Papa's but hasn't had a chance to try them out just yet.

9/24 ~ Cameron posing with Mommy before bed time and brushing his teeth!




9/10 and 9/12 ~ It's hard to keep yogurt around if Cameron knows it's in the fridge. He's gotten pretty good at making a really big mess and opening it himself.

9/1 ~ Cameron helping mommy clean the kitchen up. He loves helping unload the dishwasher. Hummm, maybe that can be his first chore...



8/22 ~ Cameron and I headed to Dallas to meet up with Aunt E and cousins J, E, C, A, and E. We went to The Magic Time Machine for a VERY interesting lunch and then headed to 300 bowl for some bowling. We had a great time but definitely a long day going and coming back in the same day. Some how I managed to ONLY get pictures of the 2 little one's. They had fun and even tried their hand at bowling.

8/21 ~ Cameron's First Master Piece ~ We knew it would happen but just not this soon. Cameron decided to take a pencil to the bathroom wall. Luckily for him, it's something that came off pretty easily. However, not before he thought it was such a master piece.




8/16 ~ Swimming for Aunt C's birthday and showing off Cameron's new floaties. Hope to see you soon Aunt C!




8/15 ~ Kroger had SUPER doubles for 1 Saturday. I stayed up late the night before until 2 AM, slept for 3.5 hours and then headed out the door for some great grocery shopping fun. I purchased about $200 worth of food for about $35! Great fun and savings.


8/13 ~ Mommy had to put together a new cabinet for her room. Cameron decided he would test it out to make sure it would hold up.


8/12 ~ Enjoying some Oreo cookies with mommy and daddy!


8/10 ~ Back to school meant finishing some last minute school projects that lingered through the summer. Cameron decided he wanted to learn a little something too. The great news is he must have a knack for math, he skipped right over course 1 and went to course 2!


8/4 ~ We let our friends M & C and baby B borrow Cameron's activity center. Cameron decided that he needed to take it for a test drive for old times sake and to make sure it was okay for baby B. He was in and out of it all evening.



8/4 ~ On Mommy's last official day before heading back to work we went to McDonald's for breakfast and fun on the playground. I went through the play area with Cameron the first time but then luckily there were two boys that were more than willing to take Cameron down the slide over and over and over again. (Thankfully - those things are NOT made for adults even one's as small as me!)


8/3 ~ Cameron was eating some ravioli's and managed to make a HUGE mess. It thought it would be hilarious to get it all over mommy. Always laughs and never a dull moment.






7/31 ~ We've been trying to find a way to say thanks to the folks for taking care of Cameron on an occasion and a nice evening out. I subscribed to Benihana's Chef's Table and was emailed a certificate for $30 off a meal during the month of my birthday, July. We had a wonderful dinner and evening. Too bad Michael had to work.


7/31 ~ We've been potty training for the summer and now into the fall. Boy was our little man proud when he went #2 in the potty chair for the first time. I know you are glad I spared the picture of the "gift" in the potty. :)



7/31 ~ Cameron was due for a hair cut. So we headed over to our favorite barber, Steve. He has a shop a few miles from our house and we stopped in. Normally I have to hold Cameron while Mr. Steve cuts his hair, but not this day. Cameron walked right over and with Steve's help got in the chair. He looked so handsome when he was finished. Mr. Steve ALWAYS has a piece of fresh fruit for Cameron when he is finished.

July is winding down summer!

We have been busy, busy during July. Typically July is our time to wind down, but it was just the opposite with July being filled with activities and trips. Cameron and mommy only have 2 weeks left before starting back to our regular routine and mommy has several days during the next 2 weeks that involve work and Cameron going to a sitter. Here's our update of the last month.










7/27 ~ Meeting Papa in New Caney ~ Cameron and I met my dad in New Caney for dinner. He was picking up a truck and then headed back home. We didn't have long but Cameron and I enjoyed seeing him again. Cameron loved getting in his truck and "driving." The right picture is of Papa putting $2 in Cameron's pocket. Cameron carried that money around for days before putting it on the kitchen cabinet where he picks it up every day and says "Papa!"

7/24 ~ 5 year Anniversary










Michael and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary. I planned for Michael to get off work early on Friday. When Michael got home we headed north on I-45. Michael still unaware of where we were going I gave him directions to our old neighborhood. On our way we stopped by Texans Barbeque on FM 830. After picking up dinner we went to Harbour Town to visit the Outrigger, where we had our reception 5 years ago. We enjoyed a barbeque dinner (same as our wedding night) and enjoyed the boats going by and the breeze coming off the lake (UNLIKE our wedding night.) We strolled down the water to the lighthouse with Cameron riding his 4-wheeler and enjoyed the sunset. Afterwards, we went back up to the Outrigger for exchanging of our gifts. Michael received a new wedding band and I received a new laptop battery. Yippee!






We had a wonderful anniversary that continued into the next day with dinner at Jason's Deli and a movie, The Ugly Truth. Michael was a real trooper going to watch the "chic flick" with me.

On Sunday we were able to sleep in and then pick up Cameron from Nana and Papa's. While there we took a swim in the pool where Cameron was being a real dare devil jumping off the sides and going under water. Before we know it he will not need floaties at all. After swimming we headed to the Cotton Patch for Mark's birthday, Michael's brother. Mark turned 25 a few weeks ago and we enjoyed going to dinner at a restaurant where they THROW you the dinner rolls.

















7/18 ~ Trip to Longview
Cameron and I headed to Longview to visit family. When we arrived we went to a friend's house to go swimming. Cameron had fun in the sun with Papa, cousins Donovan and Skylar, and aunt Bobbie.


















After swimming we headed to the fair grounds for some extra special fun - MONSTER Truck Races! Cameron's uncle and aunt, William and Bobbie, along with his cousin, Donovan as well as Papa and Nini and Cameron's uncle Michael enjoyed a great night of races. The only problem was the noise so Nini had to cover Cameron's ears. Even though it was outside it was still pretty loud. Afterwards, Cameron was so pooped he fell asleep in Papa's lap.










I should have known that a peaceful Sunday around the Shaw house was NOT going to happen. Upon getting up my step-mom, Susan, told my dad that there was a tree limb on the house. My dad got on the house and decided the tree had been leaning and getting closer to the house for some time so he decided the tree had to come down. My brother, Michael, we to a friends to get a chain saw. While doing that my dad hooked up his tow truck to the tree to "HELP" keep it away from the house and pull it down. Let's just say that the tree didn't have anything anchoring it. While my dad was securing the chain and tightening it the tree came tumbling down. Fortunately it only took out a small part of the porch but it almost took out Susan's dad who was sitting on the porch almost right underneath the broken section.

We spent the day watching dad cut up the tree and cleaning up. Later we all met for dinner at Pappasitos for a farewell dinner. Here's Michael holding our niece, Skylar.








7/15-17 I spent 3 days in Houston at the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching. I spent 3 days learning lots of new information and taking lots of ideas back for use in my classroom. In addition, Thursday I went to a reception for a 'Camtership.' I was selected as 1 of 16 people for a scholarship by Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Yippee!


7/10 ~ Michael and I visited Austin for a friend's wedding. Michael enjoyed golfing on Friday while I met up with Scott, Michael's brother for breakfast tacos's at Juan-in-a-million which was DELICIOUS. Then I met up with the bridal party and her family for a pedicure.
Later on Friday we met up with Scott. It was finals weekend for Scott so while we getting ready to see the bats come out from under the Congress St bridge Scott was busy studying. In the third picture all the little black specks are the bats. There were between 2.5 and 3 MILLION bats that came out from under the bridge. Advice - Don't go under the bridge when they are coming out...you get bat GUANO (aka BAT POOP) on you.
On Saturday, we had a relaxing day followed by the beautiful wedding. On Sunday we gathered our things and headed home. We had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed our time just the two of us.

7/5 ~ Here's Cameron getting ready to help mommy blow our her candles on her birthday cake. Notice there's ONLY three candles until my next decade birthday. Yippee!














7/4 ~ Fourth of July ~ We went to a local elementary school to watch the fireworks this year. We were soooo close that it was REALLY loud. So much so that Cameron was scared of the noises and I don't blame him. When we first got there Gary and Cameron went exploring. Let's just say that people got a little more than they bargained for when they saw them from behind. While waiting on the fireworks Cameron was chilling with Nana on a blanket.

7/2 ~ Today we went to the local library to hear some Mother Goose stories. It was fun and Cameron actually sat attentive. Here Cameron was playing in the school bus before we heard stories.




7/1 ~ Cameron and I had the opportunity to watch our friend Cheryl's baby, Caitlin today while her mommy went to an appointment. She was so fun and Cameron proves yet again he will be a great big brother.


6/30 ~ A few posts ago I mentioned getting some tomatoes from Christy's garden. Well Cameron and I were able to put them to good use by making some salsa. It was REALLY yummy and none of it went to waste.