Parents arriving any minute!

Today my parents are arriving to celebrate Camden's first Halloween and more importantly Camden's first birthday on the 2nd of November and my birthday on the 7th! They should be here soon! The thing I hate about not having a car here is not being able to ever pick anyone up from the airport. I have to anxiously wait at my flat while they travel on the tube. If Camden wakes up from his nap, I might walk down to the tube station and "pick" them up there.

Let's hope there's not another suitcase mishap like in June when my mom came and I had to drag her 50 lb. suitcase for a mile back to my place bc the wheel broke! Haha! We are planning some fun outings while they are here! I'll make sure to take lots of pictures!

One of the most exciting things about today is that my good friend Joanna had her baby this morning! A healthy baby girl (Isabella-Rose). I can't wait to meet her and see Jo! Good timing that my parents are here  so I can go visit them without Camden. :)

Tearing Paper

Camden's Autumn Photo Shoot

Here are a few shots from our walk Saturday. On Thursday I found a gorgeous street in South Kensington when I was wandering around with Camden and my friend Joanna. It's called Cale St. There were a bunch of jewelry shops, kids clothing stores, and even a cake decorating shop! I finally found one in London! :) It kicks Swoozies' you know what! I decided to take Jared back there on Saturday and we had a nice walk around the South Ken market, too. There were a bunch of autumn leaves at the park by our house, and we just couldn't pass up taking a few shots of Camden in the gorgeous sunlight! It has been absolutely gorgeous here this Autumn so far, but the cold weather is definitely starting to set in! It's been 50 or so during the day, but the bright sun is makes for a really great combo! Not having rain for the last few weeks has been epic!

This last one is from Hyde Park the other day when Camden and I had a picnic in the park! 

Camden is also starting to pull up to standing on almost anything now! It's so great to see how fast he is learning. He also has started saying more words and is able to communicate with us a lot more. He said "ma" and put his hands together (the baby sign for more) this morning at breakfast. He also will say "ba ba" when he finds his Brown Bear book. I can't believe this little boy will 1 year old on November 2nd. This year has been so exciting and we can't wait to celebrate his life with our friends on November 5th for his birthday party! My parents are also coming out from October 26-November 5 which will be so fun for Camden to have them here for his birthday and right before mine. :)

Post Tea Time exercise

Camden decided to do some post tea time work out by climbing the stairs tonight. He did it for the first time last week and has continued to get more stable. I spotted him up the rest of the steps and he made it all the way to the top tonight which was a huge accomplishment! He's growing up so fast!

He's also learning how to clap and it's super cute when we say "yay" and clap, he will do it back to us!

:)

Milestones!

So Sunday night Camden was sorting out a lot of things in his sleep:

1. 2 top teeth breaking through the gums.

2. learning how to pull up on the furniture without our help.

(Note to worried grandmas..Camden was not actually up in the night figuring this out...hehe).

These two things have been contributing to a lot of whining and a lot of frustration both for buddy and for his momma! I have definitely learned a lot more about what it looks like for me to be patient, truly patient, with a child who is learning so much and trying new things but just can't seem to get it quite yet. Also, the poor guy couldn't help that his teeth took so long to break through the gums. I could see them for 2 weeks right under the skin! These last few weeks have also taught me so much about our loving heavenly Father who guides us and helps us through difficult situations. Coming to understand my love for Camden even through these difficult times has helped me to understand God's love and faithfulness towards us even when we are struggling through life. Something that also stood out to me was that God never gets irritated or frustrated with us...rather He continues to teach and discipline us so we will be sanctified in His truth and understanding of who He is and who He has created us to be through His word (John 17:17...the entire passage of John 17 has helped me gain a greater understanding of who God, Son, and Spirit are recently through this time.) Read and enjoy the many wonderful truths that are so eloquently stated for us to live out and enjoy! "All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them." (John 17:10). "...That the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them." (John 17:26). Jesus desires for God's love to be IN US. This is the same love that God has for his only Son, Jesus. Jesus also says that he is dwelling within us. This is so overwhelming when I think about the magnitude of God's love. He loves me as much as he loves his only son (which is more than the love I even have for my only son). Not only does God give us his love, but also his Son to dwell with us forever. :)

Thank you for letting me share my revelations with you!

Eye and Aquarium

Last Saturday we went to the London Eye and Aquarium and had such a fun family day out! We had been wanting to take buddy to the aquarium for a while and we had wanted to do the London Eye since we moved here! It was a spectacular view of London!!

Camden had a great time and stood on the floor and was banging on the glass :)
Parliament and Big Ben in the distance
Southbank Centre lit up by the sun
Another pod above us


Buddy hugging his new shark toy from the Aquarium

Laugh attack!

I love how Jared has always been able to get Camden going!!

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