Slip, Sliding Away - Week of Feb. 7th

With spring right around the corner (hopefully!), it seemed imperative to take advantage of the ultimate winter wonderland across the street.
This week also included a special visit from one of Cam's favorite cousins, Libby. (Next week's blog to include pics!)

A cavernous ice tunnel was a cool place for Cameron and Megan to hang out. The tunnel stretched to ten feet. Being in the long igloo certainly didn't seem to bother Cam, although it does appear that he thinks the roof may cave in.

The long snow track in the neighbor's back yard makes for fun winter tubing. Although Cam was a little uncertain at first, he rode with Chris in one of the big tubes all the way down the hill.

After Cameron watched Emma ride, he seemed much more relaxed about the entire setup.


It takes lots of energy to be outside playing and the entire family was pretty worn out....except for maybe Cam!

Michigan Blizzard - Week of Jan. 31st

What does 16 inches of snow mean in Michigan? 3 days off of school for Cameron! Tuesday evening was deemed "Blizzard Dinner" when the Weatherford and Raisch family gathered together at Cam's house to enjoy a meal together and watch the swirly white stuff outside.

One of Cameron's favorite playmates is his neighbor, Emma. He is always so happy to see her and she has fun sharing Cam's toys.

Wednesday morning found the area blanketed in snow and led Chris and other neighbors to not only snowblow their driveways, but the actual roadway as well. The city plow didn't find its way down Cam's street until 8pm that evening. And yes, that is Chris, wearing shorts and a sweatshirt as snow flies in the air.

With three days off of school, Cam kept his parents busy, both inside and out.

Sledding and being in the wintry outdoors is an activity that Cameron can't seem to get enough of!

The deep snow and cold temperatures didn't deter this boy from wanting to be outside, however, not in shorts!!

Hot Tub & Helicopter - Week of Jan. 24th

There are many home remedies that people recommend to treat colds...but have you ever heard of hanging out in the hot tub? It certainly received a positive vote from Cameron, who enjoyed some tubbing with his Dad one late afternoon. Cam even has that look on his face as if he and Chris are definitely 'getting away with something.'
The boys splashed and played for awhile and when Jane walked out to ask if they were ready for some warm towels, the response was an emphatic "no," with a smile.

From hot tubs to helicopters, Cam's week couldn't get much better!
A special delivery arrived also aiding in combating a cold...a new toy for Cam (and Chris!). The remote-controlled helicopter was quite a hit. The only household member unsure about the new contraption was Stella, the cat.

Some may believe that 'feeding a cold' is the way to recovery. To test that theory, Grandma and Cameron whipped up a delicious batch of rice krispie treats. Grandma is such a great cook and baker and Cam loves everything she makes- especially, anything sweet.

The best part of cooking with Grandma...she lets you lick the spoon, even if it's an extra large one!

Cam's Big Boy Bed - Week of Jan. 17th

There is a saying...."The common cold, if left untreated, lasts about two weeks. If treated with medication and rest, it lasts about fourteen days." In Cameron's case, it seems to have come and gone for a few weeks.

Chris and Jane have been following standard protocol, making certain that their son is drinking plenty of liquids!

Cam has had to adapt to many different things and a conversion of his bedroom was no exception. In late December, his room transformed to a big boy bed, dresser and blanket chest. Cameron is shown here standing in front of the chest where he gets dressed.

He does like to pick out his own clothes, but sometimes needs a little assistance matching the outfit...thanks to his Mom!

Cam's bed contains many of his favorite animals, including Elmo. The cozy blanket was made by his godmother, 'Auntie' Jo and it is the cuddliest covering ever.

Although Cameron's parents were a little apprehensive about him adjusting to the new sleeping arrangements, Cam handled it like a champ. The only surprise one morning was finding the big boy standing at the side of his bed, still sleeping with his head on the mattress. Some mornings, it's tough to get out of bed...well, actually, all the way out of bed, in Cam's case...

While the Parents are Away, Cam Plays - Week of Jan. 10th

Lisa is Cameron's new nanny and Cam definitely likes spending time with his daily caregiver. She helps the big boy off the bus every day, reads lots of books and enjoys working on his developmental goals. And of course, there's usually a dose of laughter too!

This weekend, Chris & Jane headed out of town to spend a weekend in Vegas celebrating their friend's birthday. Their lucky son was able to hang out with Grandma & Grandpa all weekend. Coco and Jo were so sweet to visit with Cam on Saturday and one may wonder who entertained whom more...

Cameron definitely likes to entertain himself by opening cupboards and drawers and exploring the contents, as shown here.

When Chris & Jane arrived home Sunday night, Cam greeted them with huge smiles and lots of hugs! They just might have let their sweet boy have a few extra m&m's for dessert. Many thanks to Grandma & Grandpa for taking such great care or their grandson all weekend long!

Spectacular Sledding - Week of Jan. 3rd

Living in Michigan does have its advantages, even in the winter. This weekend, the fun began with a visit from Cameron's buddy, Will and his godmother, Jo.

After the boys were all bundled up, they ventured out in the sunshine across the street to sled with the neighbors. Cam and Will weren't too sure about going down the hill solo as they checked out the safety of their sleds.

In addition to the small hill, the Raisch's backyard also features a very large ice rink that is lots of fun to pull the sleds around on.

After some time sledding and sliding on the rink the boys had some indoor playtime as well.

Anna & Emma Raisch had fun entertaining the boys and the kids all feasted on pizza for lunch.

After lunch, Cam and Will continued to play with a train set and cars, their favorite toys.

The boys were definitely worn out after their big day.

Cameron is so fortunate to have such a great buddy like Will and the best neighbors ever!

Family Party and 2011 - Week of Dec. 27th

Cameron concluded his present opening of 2010 at the Jellema family Christmas party. Some of the Aunts, Uncles and cousins were in attendance. Santa Claus made an appearance and all of the little kids received presents from Santa.
Cam, Chris, and Jane sported their new "Lake Michigan...Unsalted" shirts at the party.
Cousin Steffanie played with Cam and admired his new Elmo pajamas.

One of Camerons' favorite playmates is his neighbor, Emma. She likes to hang out with Cam is like a big sister to him.

As we close 2010 and say hello to 2011,
We’d like to thank a few that have been blog followers since 2007!
Grandma patiently waits for the weekly Cam updates, and needs a copy of every pic to talk about her grandson who’s so great!
Cam’s Godmother, Jo, checks every week, while sitting at her work desk with tea,
And always sends a sweet email about Cam’s news and how it fills her with glee.
Julie, Cam’s follower in more ways than one,
Keeps a close eye on the boy and will be there to see him run.
Coco and Annie, special cousins who constantly cheer,
Read every week and see Cam persevere.
Aunt Mary and Marcy always have encouraging comments to share…
And there are far too many others to name here, we’re acutely aware.
Please know that without all of you reading each week,
It would be difficult to create every update and make it unique!!
MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL:) Happy New Year!

Cam's Christmas Celebrations - Week of Dec. 20th

The Weatherford Christmas celebration week began on Wednesday when Jane & Cameron ventured to Holland to celebrate the holiday with 'Auntie' Jo and Will. It was such a special evening spent together, while Cam & Will played cars and trucks.

Christmas Eve, was spent with our neighbors and good friends, the Raisch family. We all attended a late afternoon church service. Cameron loved all of the music. Afterwards, everyone dined on delicious homemade soup. Cam played with the Raisch girls and watched them open their traditional Christmas Eve gift of pajamas.

Christmas Day marked Cam's fourth Christmas! And what an exciting day he had! Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Tracy all arrived to share in the festivities. Cameron kept pace with all of the present opening and had quite a few favorites! Grandma and Grandpa had a Sesame Street book printed with Cam's name all throughout the pages. An Elmo camera from Aunt Tracy was also one of the highlights. After all of the gifts and a little rest, the family sat down for a delicious dinner followed by Grandma's delicious homemade cookies. Cam was one happy, exhausted boy by the end of the day!!

The celebrations continued on Sunday when Chris, Jane and Cameron ventured over to spend time with their cousins and Aunt Mary and Uncle Ray. Cam really liked playing cars with cousin Harry and Aunt Mary joined in the fun as well.

More Christmas memories were added to the family collection, along with some special Weatherford football shirts that Chris had made to commemorate this holiday season.