Quick Update

Well, after about 3 attempts at trying to upload pictures just to have my computer freeze, I've given up on trying to do some picture for ya'll. I guess I'll just have to give you a quick update on how the lil' ones are doing.

Christmas was great. Camden had a bit of a hard time understanding that it was not all about him like on his birthday. He thought that the whole day, all of every one's attention should be focused on him. Needless to say he got upset when we tried to control this in him. All in all though it was a great time for him. We bought him a little drum set for Christmas. He had been asking for months for drums. He absolutely loves it. Merci, of course, is too little to understand but she was as cute as ever. We all awoke Christmas morning and I made cinnamon rolls, like always. Mike and I drank our coffee while we sat on the floor and mainly watched Camden open all his presents. We then just spent the day home. It was enjoyable to spend time with our kids.

After the holiday rush, the stomach bug hit our family hard. It began with Michael and quickly spread not only through Camden down to Merci and I, but through all of our extended family that saw us that week. We have felt terrible that everyone has gotten sick. It was not a fun week to say the least, but this week has proven to be much better.

Camden is actually starting to spell. It sounds crazy, because he is only 3 years old, but I assure you it is true. He knows how to read the words; no, yes, and sit. We have flash cards with simple, first words on them and he is learning them already. It amazes me how much his mind retains. He truly is like a sponge.

Merci is now beginning to squeal and giggle. She is full of smiles all the time. I haven't quite gotten use to having a little one who is clingy. Camden was never clingy, but Merci tends to be when she gets fussy. Though I love it to some degree, it is defiantly a bit of a struggle at times during the day. She is also a little cat napper. This too is something new for me. But, all of that aside, we are adjusting to having two children quite well and they too are doing great.

I will try to post again ASAP and get some great pictures uploaded that I have taken. Until then, our love to you all.