Camille's Birthday

Camille has been asking about her birthday since April when Owen and one of Camille's friends had birthdays. It was finally her birthday today. She asked me at least 4 times before church started if she could open her presents.

This is the face of a three year old

The 3 cake took two (well, 1 1/4) Bundt cakes. I made one a simple chocolate cake and the other this pumpkin caramel pound cake. SO GOOD. I made whipped cream cream cheese frosting for it, and I was in heaven tasting the cakes last night when I put the 3 together. The only problem was that Camille wanted a red cake, and after I put in all the red food coloring I had, it was still pink. When she saw it she was still happy with it because it had "star 'pinkles." I put the 3/4 leftover Bundt cake in the freezer with the leftover frosting so I can enjoy them on another occasion.

We could have given her anything and she would have been happy, but she did really like the doctor kit. Now she can give us pretend shots even more often.

Owen was grumpy because he didn't get enough nap.

Happy Birthday,  Camille!

Owen Climbs

Owen really likes to get into things. If he can open something, he will. And if he can climb on or in something, he will. Here are some places I've found him recently.

Pre haircut. He thought this was really fun until he fell off.

Look hard!

Found him.

He does this at least once a day.

This, too.

Here's a picture of our Memorial Day cookout. Oh, Camille.

Goblin Valley

After we got back from our Thanksgiving trip, we decided that this year we would rather do day trips and close overnight excursions instead of a long trip this summer. We did the first overnighter this week to Goblin Valley.

I enjoy camping, but camping with kids is...hard. After the Scoresby family reunion last summer when Owen was 2 or 3 months old, I vowed to never do a multiple day camping trip with little kids or babies again. So, we did one night at Goblin Valley.

The campsites are right up next to some red rock cliffs. Camille was in heaven playing in the dirt and rocks.

Goblin Valley was awesome. Really. It was the perfect "hike" for little kids since you can just wander all around down there.

Camille kept getting stuck and calling to be rescued. Owen really wanted to climb up the  rocks too.

Owen loved being outside too. He enjoyed playing peekaboo over and over in his pack 'n' play.

Outings

We've been enjoying taking some family outings since the weather has been nice. It's good for all of us to get out of the house and do something that doesn't involve destroying the house or watching a screen.

Owen got a bike helmet for his birthday and is old enough to ride in the trailer. It's been fun taking them out for bike rides, although Owen hates his helmet and spends most of the time complaining about it.

Brian took the kids to the duck pond while I went to the dentist. The spoiled ducks wouldn't eat the old cabbage I generously donated to them, but they liked the bread I brought the second time.

We've been to the park several times, but I hate going since Camille always throws a fit when it's time to go home. Owen spent awhile at this park poking pieces of mulch through the holes in the park bench. I'm thinking of installing a bench like that at our house to keep him busy.

We went on a picnic up Provo canyon. Camille has had a thing about picnics ("picpics") lately. Apparently the only picture we took was this one of Owen enjoying a cookie.

Brian had an errand to run, and he took the kids in the bike trailer on the way. He stopped at the cemetery for some pictures.

We hiked the Y last week. Camille always looks for the Y when we're out, so we thought she would like hiking it. She did, but her method of hiking wasn't my preferred method.

Check out Owen's awesome hair.