A boy and his spoon

Hi everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts lately. We didn't have our camera for a bit and then I just got lazy. I apologize. Here are a few pics of our little man and his spoon. He is becoming more and more independent. During mealtime he feels the need to have his own spoon. On this particular day, Camden thought it was really funny to squeeze the spoon in between his lips so he didn't have to use his hands. He continues to make us laugh daily. We just love him!

Concentrating so hard to keep it in there

Debating whether or not he should use his hand

"Daddy, check this out!"

That was so fun!

October 3rd boys

Most of you know that Camden shares his birthday with the Medor twins, Colin and Carson. So, here are some recent pics of the Oct. 3rd boys at our small group Christmas party. Colin and Carson are so cute! They are both walking which keeps their Mommy and Daddy busy! You'll notice Colin's long locks. His brother loves to pull his hair! Obviously he doesn't realize it hurts, so he just stands there yanking on a handful with a big smile on his face. He tried it out on Camden too!

Colin

Carson

Camden

I'm going to say it again...

..who needs toys? Especially when you have a lid!

Spoiled by the Floreys

Travis and Melissa (the first friends we made here in CO) had us over for dinner a few days before Christmas. They were kind enough to make us a delicious meal AND buy Camden an outfit...jeans, a shirt, and a stylin' coat. Thank you so much you two!

The big reveal!

Camden modeling his new jacket with Melissa

Cam and the ladies

Travis and Melissa with the little man

Christmas morning

We hope you had a fabulous Christmas!

..::more pics on facebook::..

Party of 3

Christmas is going to be different this year. It will just be the three of us. It's somewhat bittersweet. I love that it's going to be relaxed and quiet. A special time for our little family. Nowhere to be and no one to see, easy. However, I miss being with the rest of our fam. I personally miss my parents. Coming from a family of three, it was easy for all of us to be together on Christmas Day. There weren't multiple schedules to work around, it was the 25th, end of story! It's not only Christmas, but my mom's birthday...making it a bit tougher for me to be away from them. Back to the sweet part--we can savor the day, savor each other without time constraints or rushing out the door. Jonathan and I aren't exchanging gifts this year. This encourages us to appreciate the times we do get something new and to think of those who don't have the opportunity to open a package on Christmas morning. We may never have a Christmas like this again. Savor its simplicity.

Merry Christmas!

Love, The Bentley Fam

These are a few of my favorite things...

...about the Christmas season (in no particular order):

• celebrating Jesus
• wrapping (and unwrapping) presents
• hot chocolate with marshmallows, of course
• the hustle and bustle at the mall
• bundled up babies
• Christmas trees, decorations (I'm partial to snowmen), and lights
• checking the mail to find fabulous cards/photos/letters
• scarves
• fireplaces
• untouched snow
• spending time with those we love
• delicious goodies...I especially love all the minty sweet stuff this time of year
• candles
• family traditions...old and new
• watching Camden discover new things about Christmas...the lights, wrapping paper, boxes, etc. He was so tiny last year!
• snuggling with my hubby