Grammie Visits

Camden asked for weeks when Grammie was going to visit.  He was so excited to meet her at the airport.  

Camden picked out some crazy daisies and Grammie loved them.

Cam told us he wanted to tackle Grammie and we reminded him that she was older, so he took it easy on her.  But Grammie ended up on the floor tackling and tickling Camden anyway.

There was baking, water fights and hugs on the deck

We celebrated my birthday with cake and handmade party hats!  Camden sang too....well, kind of.

After all that cake...we had Dentist ;)  Regular check up actually.

We took a drive to Cape Enrage.  It was cold and windy and Camden slept through the whole visit.

We found a barf machine...it was awesome!

 Grammie's last day.  Hugs and kisses (aka bites) too.

Thanks for the visit Grammie!  See you next Summer.

Grammie Visits

Grammie arrived for a one week visit on August 6th.  Camden did not want Grammie to visit, did not like Grammie and did not want anything to do with Grammie.  

Then, after an hour in her company and being allowed to rifle through her suitcase he changed his mind and said, "Grammie loves me!"

It was so nice to see my Mum and spend some time with her.  We found the time to sew and craft together.  I made her an e-book cover and she and I made Camden some pajamas.  We also painted a smarties tin and turned it into a nifty piggy bank.

In the evening we watched a couple of movies and I got her hooked on The Walking Dead.  Great show and it was fun to watch her expressions as the episodes played out.

Here are some pictures of our time together.

 Showing Grammie some love

Riding his new bike.  He was so excited to get this and would wake every morning asking to go for a ride.  All of us took turns pushing him around the house and outside.  I don't think he will ever tire of it.

Washing Grammie's feet...no splashing!

Grammie bought Camden a very special gift and we waited a day or two before giving it to him.  His very first robot!  

We had some rain one day and Cam had energy to burn.  I took him outside to splash in some puddles but we ended up covered head to toe in mud.  It was so much fun!

A while back I had asked Mum to crochet a hat for Camden.  

This is the result.  

Camden pointed out this huge "buzzy bee" on my sunflower.  

Really, one of the largest bees I have ever seen.

Another day and more energy to burn.  Taking Grammie to the park was fun.  Seeing her go down the slide was hilarious!

The three of us!

Self portrait.  I love this one.

Handsome!

Cheese!

Helping Grammie up the hill

I whipped up some home made paint which resulted in another mess, 

but lots of fun.

Our last day together 

Can't be serious all the time :)

Bye Grammie.  See you again soon!

Mother's Day - For Grammie

Last weekend Camden and I crafted up some goodies to give to Grammie for Mother's Day. 

Months ago I made a fingerprint charm for myself and for Grammie.  I didn't take a picture of it though :(  I braided some embroidery floss to loop through the charm so Grammie can wear it as a necklace or she can use it as a keychain.

Camden painted a box for Grammie and I added some ribbon to it.  I think he did an amazing job at using all the paint colours.  The mess....well, it was easy to clean up and we had fun, so who cares?

And a video of our painting process:

Painting aftermath! 

The finished gift

I also printed a card that Grammie can frame if she chooses to.

I never have the right words to use when trying to express myself.  I always feel I fall short but I would like to try. 

I remember days of baking bread, hot lunches, special round bread sandwiches, backyard camping and belly laughs.  I remember being held during illnesses, hugged when sad and hurt.  I remember softness and tired hands.  I remember sadness and tears and worry.  I remember scoldings not given for my stupidity, ears open to listen.  I remember button jars, knitting needles and crochet hooks.  I remember hat shops, yarn and sewing machines.  I remember hard work, volunteerism and dedication.  I remember you Mum and I love you more than I could ever say.  Thank you for who you are, what you have taught me, thank you for everything I remember.

If I can give Camden half the wonderful memories that I have of you, then I have done a good job as his Mum-Mum.

Happy Mother's Day to the best Mum a girl could ever want.  Happy Mother's Day to Camden's Grammie!  We all love you very much!