Oh what do you do....while fasting?

So, we started our monthly fast (as in, the fast we do at the beginning of every month...not a fast that lasts a month!  Yeah right!).  

What should I do?  I can't eat.  What do people do besides eat?  And I'm being totally serious here.  I eat pretty much all day, so fasting has always been especially tough for me.  And while I love gum, it's just not the same.

Well, I guess I can upload and post some pictures that I've been meaning to post for over a week.

My parents came two weeks ago today--they left last Saturday.  I didn't really take any pics of their visit with my camera cause my mom was taking a ton with hers.  Maybe I'll try to get some of those for you to see.

While they were here, Chad and I went to Sturgeon Bay up in Door County and stayed at a Bed and Breakfast.  I highly recommend it.  Our room was small, but cozy.  We had a whirlpool tub and a tv with cable (also a nice amenity considering we had JUST given up cable--my parents weren't too happy with the three clear channels they could watch while taking care of Cameron).

The White Lace Inn

A really cool old car someone at the Inn owned

The Gardens.  The second day here, I was on the phone with my sister and Chad kept throwing little rocks into the pond to see if he could land them on the lily pads.  He thought he was the coolest.  Don't worry...I don't think any of the fish were injured.

Sturgeon Bay is a quaint little town.  We thought we would see many more tourists, but it was pretty quiet while we were there.

The second day we were there, we took a marathon bike ride.  Yes, it was a marathon to me, Chad.  My bike's brakes got messed up and rubbed against my front tire the entire time I road it.  So, I pedaled the whole time while Chad was just cruising up ahead.  Maybe I'll look into a new bike somewhere down the road.  Maybe.  It was still a lot easier not having 25+ pounds on the back! (That's Cameron + the seat!)

Snack stop

This is the bridge you have to cross to get to Applebee's.  Yes, that was a major attraction for me.  It was huge and you could eat outside, right on the bay.  Too bad I didn't take a pic.  Anyway, we were walking across and talking about what would happen to the sidewalk part once the bridge lifted up for a boat to pass under and then this loud buzzing sounded.  This guy came out of a little house and waited for us to cross, but we had to run.  Can you imagine if the guy in the little house wasn't paying attention and lifted the bridge when someone was walking on it?  Be still my heart!

This was the sidewalk we were crossing.  Yikes!!

A cool boat

We had a great time.  It was so relaxing and was good to get away, especially since Chad had just finished his first two prelims (which he passed!) and things were stressful for a while.  But we missed Cameron a lot.

We returned home to our little redneck!

Update

My parents were here last week.  Chad finished his two prelims (the ones he had for the summer--he still has two more in January).  The day after his second test, Chad and I went up to Sturgeon Bay (about 40 miles NW of Green Bay) for a few days.  It was really nice to be away, but we also really missed Cameron.

While gone, my parents had pics of Cameron made and gave me some for my birthday.

I haven't uploaded any pictures from my camera yet, but here is a preview of the studio shots.  

Pimpin, Coloring, and Eugster's Farm

This was Cameron's outfit for church a few Sundays ago.  I got the idea from the Banana Republic website.  A guy was wearing the most business-like attire and then threw shorts on.  Weird.  And I was looking at the men section of the BR site cause Chad wants to model his hair after one of the guys.  Yes.  I know....

I found Cameron with a pen one morning.

So, I figured it was time we started some coloring lessons.  "We color on paper, not our bodies!"

I know these scribbles look pretty good.  Thanks...I've never had any formal art lessons.

We went to Eugster's Farm today for Playgroup.  It's about 20 minutes away and has a petting zoo.  Cameron had a great time.  

This is Theo, a new kid in the ward.  The goat LOVED his shirt.  I bet it was tasty.

I LOVE this truck.  And coincidentally, it's for sale!  What'd you say, Chad?!

Cameron- 15 months

Here is a video...I promised I would get one on here.  I've been working with this Mac, though, and I'm still not very good.  So, no special effects, titles, etc.  Maybe next time.

This movie is kind of long...it's more for the grandparents!

*Sorry for the butt shot, Chad!*

A few things...

A moment of silence please....

 We sold our Infiniti this week.  Since we got the Xterra back in March, we knew that we would be selling our other car.  Chad wanted to wait until the summer to do it so he could make it look its best.  Well, he listed it on craigslist and it sold three days later.  What I didn't take a picture of was Chad and our neighbor, Ryan, fighting with the license plates to get them off.  I stayed upstairs out of the line of fire!

We're a little sad to see the car go.  It's been the only car we've had since we got married, almost three years ago!  But, on to bigger and better things!

We went to the sprinkler park again this week.  Cameron had a good time, but I think he enjoyed it more the first time we went.  It was a bit hotter that day.  We met up with a few other ladies from the ward.

And he loves his toothbrush.  Too bad he doesn't really brush his teeth.  I'm sure that will come in time.  He loves to imitate me brushing mine, though.  He also likes to make spitting sounds when I spit the toothpaste out.

Do you like his comb-over?

Today, we ventured out to the beach!  Yes, you read that correctly.  We went to a little beach that's on Lake Wingra, right behind the zoo.  The lake water smelled like a lake (that's what Chad said...I thought it smelled more like a sewer).  Cameron LOVES the water.

We only brought a few snacks cause we knew we wouldn't be there for that long.  Here is Cameron's first time ever with a Tootsie Roll.  Chad just about died since he knew Cameron would get so messy.  But that's what towels are for!