firsts

Calvin had his first camp out in the backyard with Russell a couple weekends ago. It was a trial-run for our ward father/son camp out and I think Russell's glad he tried it at home first...

my boys ready to set up their camp site

making their foil dinners

they did some exploring in the back while dinner cooked

they were nice enough to eat inside w/ me - it was too hot outside!

ready for bed...calvin lasted until 11 pm and then they came inside for bed. he was so excited that he wouldn't even sit still on his sleeping bag. russell even tried pretending like he was asleep and calvin put his face like an inch away from russell's and just watched him for a few minutes, then kept talking and asking questions. so, no father/son's this year with the ward, but they certainly had a good time (and a good sleep once they came inside)!

the next day, calvin went to his first friend birthday party. it was a disney princess party with a bounce house, bbq, and face painting! he got a baseball and a football - no surprise - and had a great time!

last weekend we went to our first diamondbacks game. calvin wanted to wear his mariner's hat and bring his mitt, but we were a little high up to catch a fly ball. we sure had lots of snacks, though, and a great time!

it's probably also a first that i've posted as much as i have in the last few days. i'm trying to catch up before baby comes (in 3 1/2 weeks!) and i have a real excuse to put it off. so, stay tuned for a couple more posts in the next few days...