Happy Birthday!

Dear Sam,

I hope we remembered right...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Of course, Sammy can't sing - or talk much, but any new pics of this wonderful boy are always a treat!

This is his favorite book - it's called B is for Bear and it has something to touch & feel on every page. He adores looking at the pictures in this book over and over.

I love how Sammy is so fearless. He knows he can crawl up on anything, and lately, he's attempting the supported "walk." Even though he loses his balance here, he doesn't let it bother him and keeps on going. What a great lesson for all of us to remember!!!

And finally, the sound that makes my heart flood with joy - laughter. Here, Uncle Brandon is "chasing" Sammy around the kitchen at my parents house. (Uncle Brandon and Aunt Kimberly - Michelle's sister - are expecting TWINS this fall - we are all super excited to have more cousins around!!!)

Thanks for giving us the BEST gift - one we couldn't give ourselves. We hope your birthday is the best one yet!!

Love Always - Dave, Michelle & Sammy

Radios & Ducks

This video was too big to put on as one, so it's been split in half.

My favorite part is when Sammy drops his duck, picks it up and sticks it in his mouth. He seems so occupied with both the duck and radio, but can't seem to negotiate both at the same time. He's such a funny and sweet little darling and he has stolen our hearts!

He's a Natural

Samuel's a natural at crawling. He can get ANYWHERE - which is both thrilling and frightening because he's easily entertained with all the new possibilities! It seemed like it only took a few days for him to go from being a tentative crawler to a pro-active crawler. He gets into everything that's within 2-3 feet off the ground. We can't imagine what he'll be like as a walker. Nothing will be safe -Yikes!

Rockin' Sammy

Grandma gave this rocking chair to Sammy for Christmas and he loves, loves, LOVES it. He'd much rather sit in the chair and rock by himself than with either of us. Check out his rhythm!

A New Game

Sammy's learned how to play peek-a-boo!

Head Banger

Lately Sammy has been more interested in playing and laughing during meal time than in eating. He's been making it a little challenging for us to get the food into his mouth. He's developed this little "head-bang" of sorts. We also love the imitation laugh - the laugh he gives whenever he hears other people laughing. He's just letting us know he's listening and participating in our conversations. What a cutie!