August started off busy for Camden. Last Friday he had Freshman orientation. I keep asking myself the same question over and over - how are we already here??? He is so dang excited and I can't help but be excited for him as well. 

We were able to walk the school and try to get a lay of the land so he won't be so overwhelmed on the first day of school. 

Camden has been saving his money for quite some time so he could build his own gaming computer. In addition to his birthday money as well as money he earned for his excellent grades, he has been doing odd jobs for Ms. Susan, (our next door neighbor) including picking up her dogs' poop once a week. When he told me he was going to build a computer, I wasn't exactly sure how he was going to accomplish it since computers have never really been his thing. With a lot of research and watching videos, he knew exactly what parts he needed to order and how much it would cost him. Finally, the time came and over the past few weeks we have been ordering the parts he needed. After orientation, he spent several hours working in his closet/office and was able to build his computer.

On Saturday, Camden and his indoor soccer team played their last game of the season which they won and earned the title of champions. 

While Camden was winning championships, Casen spent Friday night with his friend Evan, and then on Saturday his mom took a few boys to Lagoonfest in Texas City. It is a pretty lagoon with a huge inflatable obstacle course. He had a great time. 

On Sunday, we met Shane's parents in Cleveland and dropped the boys off to them so they could spend some time with their grandparents in Lumberton. While there, they were able to spend some time with their cousins playing video games at Main Event.

Camden, Casen, Malachi, and Gavin

Shane picked the boys up and brought them back in time for Casen to go to his 7th grade orientation today at the junior high. Just as Camden was excited to be going to a new school, so is Casen. Only a few days left of summer . . .