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Winter Chill!!!

Brrrrr.. it has been cold lately with a lot of ice and a lot of snow! This past week has been a bit crazy with the city practically shutting down for two days. It was nice to stay home with the family for a midweek adventure but going without power for a day stank. Cameron was a trooper and loved spending time with us and my parents during the week.

Monday night, the ice storm started and our power ended up going out around 11:30pm. My dad came to pick us up and take us to his house where they still had power. They lost power the following night but thankfully dad bought a propane heater and we closed off the living room. Wednesday afternoon I learned the power was back on at our house and my dad brought us home. Cameron had a blast having a two night slumber party and mamaw and papaws house!

A few snowy pictures~!





Lately, Cameron has learned quite a few new words per day. It's amazing how fast children build their vocabularies. We have to be super careful what we say around him because he WILL repeat anything you say! He is definitely showing that he is Mr. Independent. He will sit and play by himself for an hour and we won't hear a peep from him. While it is nice to have a few moments to get stuff down around the house, it makes me sad that he doesn't need my constant attention anymore. He is growing up way to fast for my liking!


Playing!!!


He has also turned into quite the little lover. He loves to give hugs and kisses when asked and sometimes sneaks up to give eskimo kisses, which he finds absolutely hilarious. Below, Cameron gives daddy a sweet Cam kiss.



This past month we purchased a toddler bed and bedding set for Cam so we can turn his playroom into his "big boy" room. We of course went with a colorful Yo Gabba Gabba theme! Cameron loves to point out his favorite characters on the bedding!

Cam's "Big Boy" room!

He's a happy little fella!!!!

We are definitely looking forward to some warmer weather so we can go outside and play! Hopefully spring is right around the corner. Until next time.. here are a few more of my favorite recent pictures of Cameron.


These baby blues melt me!

Such a silly little thing

C&C&C

2011.. Here we come!

2010 was a very busy year for the Freihaut family with ups and downs, but mostly ups! We had a wonderful holiday this year and spent time with lots of friends and family! Thanksgiving was spent at my grandparents house and then the whirlwind of Christmas came. It was so exciting to watch Cameron experience Christmas this year as an 18 month old. I think that Cory and I had more fun than he did! From the moment we put up the Christmas tree his eyes sparkled a little brighter with the holiday spirit. I was worried about him and the Christmas tree but other than taking a few ornaments down per day it was overall very successful. Wrapping presents on the other hand was a more difficult task with a toddler and some had to be rewrapped because Cameron thought the boxes were for climbing on. I will try to do a little recap of all of our holiday activities!

The weekend before Christmas we headed to Southern Indiana and stayed with Cory's dad before the annual Freihaut family Christmas on his dad's side of the family. It was great to see them since we do not get to very often. Saturday morning Cory, Cameron, and I went into Santa Claus to visit the shops and see all of the Christmas decorations. Cory and I got new stockings at the Christmas Store and we all picked out this years family ornament for the tree and had it personalized. We took Cam to eat pizza and had a lot of fun. It is not very often the three of us have the time to actually go out and enjoy an afternoon together! We headed back to Cory's dads so Cam could get a short nap in before going to Booneville to Cory's cousin's house for the party. We were able to visit with a lot of family and afterwards drove home that night so Cam could sleep in the car.

On Christmas Eve, Cory's mom came to stay with us and we all went to my Aunt's house to play euchre and eat! When we got home, Cameron set out a plate of cookies and glass of milk for Santa and then hit the sack! Christmas morning, my parents and sister came over and along with Sally watched Cameron open up his Christmas presents!


Christmas morning.. Cam seeing the tree for the first time.

Cam got a lot of really neat presents from Santa and it was fun to watch him open up his gifts. Santa even left Cameron a note thanking him for the cookies and milk. For lunch, we headed to my grandma's house and ate lots of yummy food. Afterward was present time! Cam got to open his up first because it was getting to be nap time. That evening, we headed to my parent's house for gifts with them! Cameron got way too much stuff and we ended up taking down our tree Christmas night to make room for all the new toys!

The Monday evening after Christmas, Cory's dad came up to visit and bring Cameron's gifts. He made Cameron a gorgeous rocking chair!


Cam and Mommy checking out his new rocking horse!

Last night was New Year's Eve and the plan was to go down to Cory's moms in Evansville to meet up with his brothers! Unfortunately, I got sick in the car just out of town and we decided it would be better for me to stay home so I didn't get any of the kids sick. Cory and Cameron brought me home then headed back down!

December brought us snow this year and Cameron, while a little leery at first, really enjoyed playing in the snow!



Cam and the snowman in papaw's yard!



Right after taking down Christmas decorations on the door!



Daddy and Cameron in the first snow!


We are really looking forward to 2011 and seeing what it brings to our family! Cameron is changing daily and learning new things and it will continue to be amazing to watch him evolve into a little boy! We have been surprised by how large his vocabulary has grown so quickly. Here to wishing everyone we know and love a very Happy and Healthy 2011!

C&C&C