2 1/2 months

I love this picture! It took awhile to get him to smile, but Papa finally captured it.

He started lifting his head up while on his tummy.

Macy and Sam

I have a cute little story to tell. One of the times I was feeding Sam this weekend, Macy happened to be laying on her blanket next to me. Sam looked over at her, and I said "there's Macy." She started purring, then Sam moved his arm in the capacity he can now by jerking it. He barely touched Macy, and he smiled. It was so sweet to have my two darlings interact and show love towards each other. It made my tear up, as it is now as I'm writing this.

And we start the parties...

So in our family, we have 8 birthdays in the first three months of the year. We went to Candace's party at Chevy's... yummy food and a good time.

I know this one turned out a little fuzzy, but I liked the size comparison.

We're both a little tired from travelling and a long day.

Surf board

Sam holds his body straight when you lift him up. He's like a surf board.

New outfit from Larry & Dianna. So cute!

I think he likes it!

Funny quote

Here's a funny quote about two important things in my life right now: vegetables and school.

Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.
--Mark Twain

Doctor and hanging out

Sam had some tummy time.

Then some time on Dad's tummy.

He saw his doctor again. And the results are:

2 months

25.75", 99%tile

14 lbs 6 oz, 93%tile

17" head, 98%tile

Spur of the moment picture. I chuckle everytime I look at it.

Martin & Marty

Here's Martin (blue) and Marty. Sam's ready for bed.

Dazed

Daddy burping Sam.

"I think there's still one in there."

Happy in the bouncy chair.

Can't think of better titles than "Just Sam"

Sam hanging out with Dad while he works on the computer.

Happy guy.

Maemae's alligator slippers. They fit really well right now. I was thinking they were too big for him, but they fit great, and they stay on really well too.

In the crib.

More of Sam, of course

All three cousins together in their shirts from Christmas.

Our friends John & Merrilee sent us a package in December, but the post office lost it. The post office called me the other day and said they found it. Sam looks like he's happy they found it. It's a monkey in memory of Heather. I'll post a picture of Martin the Monkey later. (Another monkey he got over Christmas is named Marty.)

Sam and I went for a walk.

This footsie makes my eyes go dizzy with the contrasting blue and red, but I still like it.

Baby shower

Our neighbor held a very nice baby shower for us. So sweet!

Neat quote

I found a neat quote about kids.

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.
- Francois Rabelais

I believe this to be true! Sam, you light up my life (and John's too).

More handyman pics

Here are two more pictures, courtesy of Maemae.

Cute smirk!

Handyman and new room

Here's a hand-me-down Handyman outfit. We think it's just adorable! So is Sam's Dad.

Sam finally moved into his own room. He has a big new space to enjoy, and we have our bedroom back!

Sun and walks

Sam and Macy like to soak up the sun.

We went for a walk and saw this bird. I guess it's a common bird, but I'm not sure what it is. It has a yellow belly and was quite small.

Here's Leona, Sam, and I on our walk. John's taking the picture. The house is one of many of the high-end houses on the other side of the bridge. It's a great neighborhood to walk in for looking at nice lawns and pretty homes.

Sam and I are stylin' in our hats.

Sam is wearing a sweater that Maemae knitted for him. He looks like a little gentleman. The red buttons are a perfect fit.

Social circuit

Over the holidays we took Sam to see friends and family.

More pictures

My schedule is very limited now since I started back to school. I can post pictures very quickly, so that's what I'll do.

Here's Sam all cuddled up on Maemae's couch.

We were able to see Lorrie, Natalie & Julia. Here's Julia holding her second cousin.

Then Lorrie. Unfortunately we didn't get a picture of Natalie holding him. I'm hoping someone got a picture. If so, email me!

Funny Tim!

I was asking John if he wanted to include face cleanser in an order, and on the spur of the moment, Tim thought up this funny demonstration of what he thought I said: face plunger.

Tim did it the first time with a straight face, but it took 3 takes to get it on video.