Camden with Santa!

Camden at Christmas Village in Nashville with Santa

This is just a fun little video of our little guy having some fun with bathtime! It's a little foggy but Daddy did the best he could do in a steamy bathroom. Camden has been a little stuffy so we have been letting him have a little sauna... Hope everyone has a Great Week!

Halloween and Fall Festival

Camden's First Halloween was a blast! We took him to the Fall Festival at the church and he loved every bit of it... You can check him out Here . He loved looking at all the kids and playing some of the games that he could actually do... Camden got to fish for the first time and he dunked a basketball with a little help from Daddy, just a little.. Hope everyone had a safe Halloween.. we had the greatest time with our little Spidey!!!

Pumpkin Carving!

Camden turns 7 months on Friday, he is growing into this adorable little boy that me and Steve and everyone that is around him just cannot get enough of! Grammy bought him a pumkin a couple of weeks ago and Camden had the big helper! We had a blast!
He is getting so strong these days it is so amazing that we have been blessed this much with him in our lives!

Discovering toys, Babbling like his Mommy and turning 6 months this week!

Hi Everyone! I hope you all are having a great week and your having some beautiful weather like we are! It has been really nice for the last couple of days..

Camden turns 6 months this week, We took him to Dr. White's for his check up and he weighed a wopping 17.5 lbs. and he is 26 5/8 inches long. He is growing into this sweet little boy who smiles at everyone especially all the ladies.. When he laughs it's the best stress medicine available.. He laughs alot, chats alot and gives our life joy alot!!!

Camden loves all of his toys~ each day I think he discovers a new way to play with them. He is starting to sit up on his own and loves those feet.

Starting him on baby food was no issue at all, the boy will eay every veggie and fruit that is put on a spoon in front of him. He just loves food, what do we expect he is a McMichael boy.


I got to see his little cousins last week in Columbia while I was working down there. I met Sarah, Becky, Eli, Andrew and Lauren for dinner on Tuesday night and then the boys went with me Wednesday night to meet Sarah, Joe, Derrell and Lauren. I had a great time seeing everyone and stocked up on some Gamecock apparel for Camden.

I have loaded some fun pictures of Camden under our photos if you want to check them out.

I cannot wait for each of you to meet our little "bug"

Talk soon,

Dad's Surprise Visit and Dinner with Mom and Dad!

To say that Mom and Dad missed Camden would be the understatement of the year! Check out the slideshow below to see how much!

Dad came up and surprised all of us to bring Daisy back home and he got to spend some time with Camden before Mom stole all of his sugar at dinner.

We went to dinner at Bosco's in Hillsboro Village, it was great!

They were sure glad to see the little guy being away from him while we were at the beach.

Just Camden!

I just love this picture!

Holden Beach 2008

We are back from the beach... You can view our adventures Here ! They start from his first airplane ride to the ride on the way home. He did perfect by the way. He is such a sweet baby!

We had a great time with the family~! Camden turned 5 Months on Monday. He is getting so big!

Hope everyone has a great Labor Day Weekend!

Ciao

Camden is flying on Saturday!

Hello Everyone!

I know it has been a long time, I have been very busy with work and just trying to get everything in order!

We fly to the beach on Saturday, Camden's first airplane ride..details to follow on how that adventure goes. We are excited to see everyone. All of Steve's immediate family will be there: His mom, Jeff and Becky and the boys ( Eli and Andrew), Rebecca and Larry. So Camden will get to play with his cousins- he has grown a little bit since the last time they saw him! I just can't wait to relax- get my mind off of things!

My birthday was yesterday, I turned 25 again...=)

It was a great day, I got to spend it with Camden. Steve and I celebrated this past weekend. We had a great time together while Mom and Dad watched the little man!

All the cards I received for my birthday were great but this one in particular really hit the spot of friendship it read :



Thank God for Great Friends and Family! I finally got the new GPS I wanted, $100 Gift Certificate to the Spa and a new Coach purse that I love so much! Also this cute mini-digital portable photo album for all of my pictures of Camden!!!

So we are off to the beach Saturday for a week!

Take Care,

Just Camden!

Haven's Birthday

We were able to attend Haven's Birthday Party July 19th. We had so much fun! View some pictures of the fun Here!

Camden turns 4 months and gets his first bite of Cereal!!

Camden turned 4 months on Friday. We sat him in his highchair for the first time, after he figured out it was food, things got better! You can see his enjoyment and screaming~ Here! We love every minute that we spend with our "litte bug". Every second that we get to see him do something new and laugh/smile about it just makes our day!

Becky just called us and told us that little Andrew has the chicken pox, we hope he gets better soon. Maybe he will get a little scar from it and he can say it's actually from forming a web being Spidey! =)

Things have been hectic, getting back to work into the groove of things. We finally a contract on our house, they guy is moving down from Oregon to work at Saturn. He is already working so just waiting to sell his condo. So we have been looking for houses this weekend. We actually want to stay around here but just in Williamson County. We love the area and the schools are the best in the nation!

I'm headed to Memphis Mon- Wed this week. Mom will be up Tuesday.

Our beach vacation is coming sooner and sooner!

Chat later!

Where does the Time go?

Camden already wants to share his soccer ball! FYI Kelli he might need another one he is wearing this one out!!!

Camden had a great time at Grammy and Grandpa's house this weekend while Mommy and Daddy went to see Kenny Chesney, It was an amazing concert. All the artist that sang did a great show!I will post some pictures soon! I will probably steal some from Candy..=o)
Steve and I had a wonderful time and it was great to just get out. Eventhough we talked about our little boy all night. It was great spending time with Candy and Jimmy too. Grammy and Grandpa took him all over, I think mom's been waiting to take him out forever. I know she loved it.

We spent some time at the pool Friday and Sunday, Jodi came over and spent some time with us all. It's so relaxing to just be out there!

I am off to Alabama tomorrow. This will be my first time to be away from Camden more than two nights at a time. I am going to miss him. Mom is coming up tomorrow night so she will be here to help Steve. What would we do without her?

I am still in Physical Therapy with my back and side.It's getting better but still hurts at the not so great moments. But Therapy is doing wonders!

I will chit chat later!

Have a great week!

Camden~ 3 Months

Camden turned 3 months on Wednesday~ You can see some updated pictures HERE

Going to try and write some more later~ Trying to balance going back to work and all!

First night without Camden ~

I am officially back to work as of this week. Camden is 12 weeks today. Grammy is here and going to be with Camden all day~ this makes it a little easier to leave him for the night. Steve is taking me to the airport and I am Chicago bound. I will be back Thursday evening and he will go to Lisa's that day.

Feels weird getting on a plane, have not been on one since December!

I know everything is going to be fine, I have a wonderful husband and supportive family that will help with Camden.

Camden loves his Grammy! He just smiles and smiles at her! I love her too she is my rock while I am away...

Get ready for Bonnaroo traffic~ Hence why we don't get to go through ATL to SC today.. YUCK~!.

But at least Jack Johnson is going to be there... Steve and I are jealous of the people that get to attend.


It's that time of year again, when neighboring Manchester temporarily becoming Tennessee's sixth most populated city.
The 2008 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival kicks off this weekend and, with nearly 80,000 people coming to the Coffee County area, the Tennessee Department of Transportation and Tennessee Highway Patrol are getting ready.

The giant music festival begins Thursday evening and runs through Sunday, with the heaviest traffic expected Thursday. As a result, travelers on Interstate 24, as well as state routes and local roads, will be impacted.

South Carolina Bound

Tomorrow evening we are headed down to Columbia for Jon's wedding! Steve is in the wedding on Saturday. We are so excited for Christina and Jon.

We can't wait for everyone to meet little Camden. Becky and Jeff are keeping him while we attend the wedding and he will get to see the boys! We are staying at Sarah's so she will get to spend some time with him also!

Larry and Rebecca might go to the wedding with us.

Not sure if we are so excited about the first long drive with Camden down there but it will be in the evening so it should not be so bad! I hope it just gets cooler around here and down in Cola this weekend.

It has been a little depressing around here this week, my last week home with leave. Next week I go out Wed-Thurs to Chicago. I'm sad about leaving him.....

Lullaby ~ Perfect song from me to Camden!

Since there will nights when I am not home with the little fellow away for work....I'm going to miss him terribly when I go back to work next week. How can 12 weeks go by so fast?


When you're so lonely lying in bed
Night's closed it's eyes but you can't rest your head
Everyone's sleeping all through the house
You wish you could dream but forgot to somehow
Sing this lullaby to yourself
Sing this lullaby to yourself
And if you are waiting, waiting for me
Know I'll be home soon darling I guarantee
I'll be home Sunday just in one week
Dry up your tears if you start to weep
And sing this lullaby to yourself
Sing this lullaby to yourself
Lullaby, I'm not nearby
Sing this lullaby to yourself
Don't you cry, no don't you cry
Sing this lullaby to yourself
Cause when I arrive dear it won't be that long
No it won't seem like anytime that I've been gone
It ain't the first time it won't be the last
Won't you remember these words to help the time pass?
So when you're so lonely lying in bed
Night's closed it's eyes but you can't rest your head
Everyone's sleeping all through the house
You wish you could dream but forgot to somehow
Sing this lullaby to yourself
Sing this lullaby to yourself
Sing this lullaby, sing this lullaby
Sing this lullaby to yourself

~ Jack Johnson

What is really safe for our children? Interesting Article!

Read Full article HERE

Camden Two Month Shots!

Two Month Check-Up~ Tuesday

Camden weighed 10 lb~ 12ounces ( 25-50% Percentile)
Measured 23 inches long ( 50% Percentile)
Head Circumference 15 3/4 cm ( 50% Percentile)

Camden passed all the "little" tests that Dr. White gave him and he overall had a great check-up.
He also got his shots today which after Dr. White examined him I left and let Daddy hold his hand for that part, right now I just don't like the fact they are inflicting pain on my 9 week old. I will deal if he falls down or gets hurt accidentally but Daddy can deal with the shots. Camden did fine with them bearly making a sound when they did it, Steve refers to him as a "Real Man".

Camden met his Uncle Jeff and Aunt Becky along with his cousins, Eli and Andrew this weekend. You can browse some pictures of the weekend Click Here!

We had a great time with them all at the park and just playing around the house. It was great to see the boys and how much they have grown. They are both full of character! Camden cannot wait to see them in a couple of weeks when we drive down for Jon's wedding. As promised I drilled Becky with Baby questions and she helped with many of them. Camden smiled at all of them the whole weekend!

Shawn's graduation went well and it was great to see all the Family Saturday, Aunt Jodi watched Camden while we went to the graduation before the cook out at Weasel's. I think she truly enjoyed his company as he did hers. Then we went to the cook out afterwards and everyone got to see Camden.

Mom has been up since Tuesday to help out with Camden. I went back today to find out about my MRI results, I will write more on that later.. It has been a long day!

Good night!

12 Hours without Camden today, I sure did miss him!

Disclaimer: Cannot watch the video if you are going to laugh at my "Baby Voice" Sorry but it happens!

Thoughts about today:

Camden went to Mrs Lisa's for the day, Steve took him this morning and picked him up when he got off. Steve did great trying to get used to the routine! He is such a great Daddy and Husband! He tries so hard. Camden, Daisy and I have decided to keep him. =) Camden did great with her today. I think Lisa has already fell in love with him. Its not that hard to do. She assured us that the two times Mom called her, the three or four times I called her and Steve calling her she didn't care at all, She even sent me a text message of him sleeping. I think this is going to be a good thing. Steve and I have a great feeling about it all.

I went to the Spa, thanks to my husbands great gift certificate and had a mani/pedi and it was great! Jennifer and I caught up on much needed gossip talk since I have not seen her since early March it was great to see her!

I showed everyone and I mean everyone today my Brag Book, it was exciting to see how everyone reacted to his pictures, they all loved him.

I had X-rays and an MRI of my lower spine since it is still giving me much trouble since delivery, we will know more next week. Also got a cortisone shot on the left side.

Oldwolf~ I HIGHLY recommend watching Iron Man, it was great. Robert Downey played that part like he was the only one that could play that part on this planet! About the time issue with you trying to find time to do so, I would recommend going on Maternity leave as soon as possible. Try to work on that!
By they way to all my fellow bloggers, Oldwolf, I will keep his name quiet until he says I can use it~ got recognized pretty big at work this week. So congrats to him. He works hard, every week, and some people don't recognize how smart and caring he is. He makes my job a little easier with some help from others.....you know who you are, to come back to work and start being a road/air warrior because they are on my team!
I love you guys! I will be flying the friendly skies with you again soon! I might have to call each of you more than the average 8 times now we talk a day so you can tell me that I am doing the right thing, and I love my job!

Camden smiled when he heard my voice and saw me when I got home.

If 8 week old little boys can be sad at this age, I do think he was a little sad his Grammy was not here tonight~! He gets used to her spoiling him rotten for a few days and then she has to leave. She was here since Monday and we all miss her. We are blessed to have her come up and help each week!

We will see Grandpa on Saturday along with the rest of the family for Shawn's graduation.
I am so proud of my Aunt "Weasel" she has finally raised 5 children and this is the last one that she will have to pack a school lunch for, it saddens me and I find joy in it all at the same time, I still see Shawn carrying his blanky around when I was a teenager but now I see Weasel having some time to breathe, live for herself, she doesn't realize it now but she has a whole life ahead of her, she still looks younger than ever and she is going to be just fine!

Aunt Jodi gets to babysit just so we can attend the graduation, she hasn't been able to see him since we left the hospital, which is understandable she has a little granddaughter that keeps her on her toes plus she went to Maryland and welcomed her new niece into the world. I cant wait to she sees him!

Camden gets his 2 Month shots on Tuesday, not looking forward to that at all. Steve is going with me and I think Mom and maybe Dad are coming up.

Becky, Jeff, Eli and Andrew will start their journey to us tomorrow for the weekend! We are all so excited about seeing them all! Andrew and Eli are getting so big! I'm going to pick Becky's brain as much as I can about the mommy business...

One of the best thoughts I had today was that I am so glad certain people come into our lives that God knows we just needed to have. I am glad I get to talk to her everyday and I hope that we remain very close friends for a really long time!

Good night all! It was a great day today!

My first Mother's Day and other various thoughts!

It seems no matter how much I tell myself to get on here everyday and write something taking care of a newborn just limits that on somedays, my apologies!

My first Mother's day was great! Saturday night my mom came up and babysat little Camden so Steve and I could have a "date" night. We went to a Irish place for dinner and to the movies to see Iron Man. It was a awesome movie, Robert Downey Jr. does an amazing job! And those to you who care, I picked out Stan Lee before Steve did. Sunday morning I woke up to lots of cards and gifts. I got alot of cards from people earlier in the week and I was amazed on how many people emailed, texted and called to wish me a Great 1st Mother's Day! Thank you! It really meant alot to me. Mom got me a waffle iron from Williams Sonoma that I had been wanting FOREVER! Plus some really pretty summer dishtowels that I just love. Steve got me a gift certificate to the Spa that I go to for a massage that I will be setting a date for that real soon! Dad came up Sunday and we all went to a really neat place for Brunch, it was an old historical house that was built in the 1880's.I will post some pictures shortly!~ Holly the food for lunch was good!!

Which reminds me, people keep asking me for photos make sure you are looking under the photos section~ I just posted some pictures from the photographer in the Album "Beanstalk Photography".

We found a Nanny for Camden her name is Lisa and we interviewed her last Friday. I think she is going to work out really well. The thought of leaving Camden with anyone frightens me to pieces but she does seem like she will do a great job. I am going to have her start watching one day a week until I go back to work so she can get used to him and he can ger used to her. Where is my Maternity leave going, 12 weeks is not enough! I am going to hate to leave the little guy.

We bought tickets tonight for our flight to the beach at the end of August. Sarah is taking all of us! This was her Christmas present to each of the boys and spouses. We will see how Camden will like his first trip to the beach! Eventhough if its like our trip to the park, he won't remember it and he will sleep through it! =)

I really like the blog concept! Its really great to stay connected to people you are not able to see as often as you would like. For example, Michelle Bass found us today I am so excited that we will be able to read about Hunter and Anna, I cannot believe how big they have got!
Im closing for now, will try in between diaper changing and feedings get on here more often!

Oldwolf ~ I know you are going to ask so he has had two BM's in two days we are estatic, who would of ever thought we would get so excited about the topic of poop!

Good night!

6 weeks, Where is the time going?

Yesterday Camden was 6 weeks old, can you believe it? He finally met his Nana from South Carolina last week. Sarah came up on Monday afternoon and stayed with us until Thursday. I have posted some pics from the stay in our photos. Sarah was such a great help since our little "angel" loves to be held. We were all sad when she had to leave to head back home. But we will be seeing her soon when we go down for Jon's wedding!

I had my 6 week check up with the OB and everything went pretty well, still having some lower back issues but hopefully they will start to ease up soon. We had dinner with Dad after my appointment since Mom was at my house. Dad got to spend some time with his grandson. She has been spending a couple of days a week and driving to St. Thomas from here so she can get her Camden fix. I love it when she sits with him and rocks him and just says over and over again, " I love him".

We made plans with Becky and Jeff for coming up Memorial Day weekend with the boys, I can't wait for Camden to meet his cousins, really I can't wait until he is big enough to play with them. Now they will just probably stare at him and wonder why he doesn't want to go outside and play with them. We have Shawn's graduation that weekend too, talk about 6 weeks going by fast, Shawn being 18 and graduating highschool that hits home too since it just seems like it went by so fast from when Shawn was this little cute boy that carried a "blanky" everywhere! =)

Camden is good, we are still in the weaning phase of getting him to formula and still having some Bowel Movement issues. Hopefully they will start to get better. But he is just such a blessing to us. A woman I work with lost her child this month and he was almost full term. I took this pretty hard, I just took Camden in the nursery and rocked him and just thought about how lucky we are to have a healthy baby and I just cannot imagine what she is going through. She is in my deepest thoughts.

Sorry I didn't write last week, was very busy. Mom came in on Monday this week and is staying until tomorrow. Its so nice to have her here and get stuff done around the house because she just forgets everything around her and he is her focus!