Chugging Along

I can't believe that it is almost Christmas. Where does the time go???

Aiden has learned how to crawl properly and also pull himself up on things. Walking is not too far away. Today he stood up on a toy and then let go and was standing without holding on. I am so proud of him but at the same time I am not ready for him to be such a handful. I can't walk away from him any more because he gets himself into trouble and he is FAST!

Thanksgiving and SANTA!

Well it has been eventful around here. We had Aiden's first Thanksgiving. I know I am a little late in posting about it but we have been busy.

He enjoyed the sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and broccoli. I think he likes the turkey but I am not sure. He also had a great time visiting with his Daddy's family. We had a great Thanksgiving week.

We also took Aiden to see Santa today. He did not want to smile at all. He was too busy looking around at all the stuff in the mall. But hey, at least he didn't cry!

Floppy foot

Finally finished!

Kitchen renovation project part 3... oh, I've lost count...

So, I decided to paint the kitchen cabinets and finally put on the hardware that we bought over a year ago. It was not the smartest decision I have ever made! Painting the cabinets when you have a 8 1/2 month old is a little harder than it sounds. He was extremely fussy through the entire project. He decided that he was only going to be happy when held. So, I am glad to say that the hard part is done finally. Now the hardware needs to go on the cabinets and I need to paint the walls. I hope to be done before Thanksgiving... we'll see :)

Momma's new hobbies

Garrett keeps bugging me to get some hobbies. I guess I am driving him crazy wanting to have conversations at all hours of the night because I can't sleep. So I have taken up knitting. Well, at least I am trying.

I started out with a knitting loom. Which I consider cheating since it is so easy. I have made 5 hats so far. But while I am doing that I am also trying to learn to use knitting needles. So far I have knitted about 5 rows of 6 inchs. A long rectangle. Not really useful for anything but practice. It is not as hard as I thought. But I was looking at knitting patterns for some hats yesterday and it is like trying to read Greek. Maybe by the time Aiden is in high school I will have figured it out :)




I am also making personalized name art. I have been going around taking pictures of architecture and nature that resembles letters and making peoples names with them. I have sold 2 so far. If I can get the word out there it should be a pretty lucrative business.

If you know anyone interested in the name art please have them email me at dawncampanell@gmail.com.

November pictures