Swamp Thang – Creatures of the Swamp

On Sunday, Camden and I drove to Moncton to see the Swamp Thang exhibit put on by Little Ray's Reptile Zoo.  They have been in town before with other exhibits but for one reason or another we could not attend.

Here is a link to the exhibit - Little Ray's Reptile Zoo

Camden was so excited by all the animals and he seemed to want to talk to everyone who was there.  I am not sure who enjoyed it more - him for the animals and cotton candy or me, watching him enjoy himself.

If you do not like snakes and alligators, maybe you shouldn't look any further.  Picture heavy post ahead.

This was a little alligator in the water, Cam was able to pet him later on

Camden knew what these were right away - 

"LEMURS" he yelled as he ran over

From a baby alligator to a grown up one.  

Camden said he was smooth and dry to the touch.

The Green Anaconda was next in line to see

Then we have the Reticulated Python - we spent a lot of time here, as this python was alert and seemed to be drawn to Cam's shirt.  When Cam moved from one place to another, the python's head followed.

The baby alligator again....

The Green Iguana was large and Camden noted he had a lot of "prickles" on his back.  The tortoises followed Camden around and around as well.  Must be the shirt colour?

Hmmm....any idea what kind of Lizard this is?  I forget.

A swamp rat

This is a 20 year old tortoise and Camden was so excited to see her walking around on the floor.  He jumped out of his stroller and ran right over to touch her.  (Sorry little man, you cannot ride on her back)

One of the last exhibits were these two Boa Constrictors

This exhibit was definitely a fun and inexpensive afternoon out.  We will go back to see Little Ray's when they are in town again.  After the show, Cam fell asleep on the way home with his new pet snake (stuffed, not real) in his hands.  Wish I had gotten a picture of that!

Winter Day (+ 6 Degrees)

Saturday was a beautiful sunny and warm day for Winter.  We had to get out and enjoy the fresh air and try to beat our colds.

This is a little hill made in the front of the house by the snow plow.

In the backyard Ron has plowed some areas where we can slide and it makes for a fast ride down a little hill.  

Sliding on his bum

The backyard

Self portrait (laying in the snow)

We spent a few hours outside and came in soaking wet.  Cam lay down on the couch to watch a movie and was soon fast asleep.  Duncan joined him five minutes later and held his hand (awwww).  

Camden has never fell asleep on the couch so I know he was tired!

Shaving Cream Fun

I bought a can of shaving cream and some food colour thinking it might encourage and enhance bath time.  It worked and Camden asks for shaving cream all the time now.

I don't mind the mess in the tub and I was hoping the mess in the sink would be alright and it was...not too many splatters on the floor or walls.

He doesn't like having dirty hands (pardon my croaky voice, I have a bad cold)

What a ham in front of the mirror!

Fun!

First Day of Preschool

February 5, 2014 was a big day for Camden.  His first day of school, one of many to come.  

 Here we are all ready to go

Ready to get coat on

In the car on the way to school

In school at the notice board apple

Walking down the hall with Daddy

Checking out the classroom

Trying to play with the baby in the stroller and needing some help from Ms. Lindsay

Playing around before we left 

(that look of concern was us saying goodbye)

The first day went well and Camden enjoyed himself.  The bell and school announcements scared him and he wanted the same snack as everyone else, but Ms. Lindsay told us he did well.  Way to go little man!!

Groundhog Day

I can't remember if the Groundhog saw his shadow or not this year, but to me, it looks like winter is staying.

This is our backyard and the ice on the lake on Feb 2, 2014.

Camden said...

At lunch today...

Me: Camden, would you like some ham?

Cam: I am not too struck on ham.

Me:  What?  You love ham.

Cam: I am not too struck on ham today.

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Ron was drinking apple juice in a large mug this afternoon.

Cam: I just need a drink of your apple juice.

Ron: Ok, just be careful, it is a big mug

Cam took a big drink and setting the mug down, said, "I can see my face in there!"

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The other night while curled up for bed I asked Cam for a goodnight kiss.

Cam: I am already rolled over Mum-Mum.

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I was standing at the sink washing dishes when Cam came up to me, got on his knees and said, "Will you marry me Mum-Mum?"  

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"I just" is a favourite of Cam's.....

I just need the ladder

I just need to stand on the counter to see what's up there

I just need to have pudding

I just need to put on my boots instead of slippers

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"I always" is another....

I always wanted that straw

I always knew I needed water

I always knew that I wanted......(insert item here)

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Duncan was curled up on my belly the other morning.  

Me: Listen to Duncan purr, he is very happy to see you.  What does he sound like?

Cam: A generator

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What I hear every weekday :(

Cam: Mummy, do you have to go to work?  Don't you want to play with me?

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After bath time when he pulls the plug in the tub

Cam: Bye water, see you another day 

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When preparing breakfast, lunch or dinner and turn back on item on counter.

Cam (running away): Steal!

You look behind you and sure enough, something is missing.  Item is often found under the chair cushion.

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Christmas 2013

On Christmas Eve Camden and I mixed up some reindeer food for Rudolph and the other reindeer.  We dressed and went outside to sprinkle it around.  It was a pretty chilly evening so we didn't stay out too long.

We also decorated cookies for Santa.

Camden was allowed to open one present on Christmas Eve, this is from Uncle Andy!

After we went to bed, Ron heard some bells jingling outside and we came down to find our tree brimming with presents!  How exciting!

Camden came down the stairs and was wowed by everything he saw! Then it was time to open and play with all the presents!

Camden asked Santa for Buzz Lightyear and Santa delivered!!

It was a wonderful day!