Grammy P and Mini Me!

Sam loves his Grammy P as well. He is sad that she does not live closer and has to work so hard!! He really appreciates all the time he gets to spend with her.

Giving Sam more love!


Not the most flattering picture of either of my men but look how much Sam is starting to look like his Daddy!

Moustache, Medicine and Time in the Tub!

Grandpa is always such a good sport letting Sam practice his grabbing and pruning skills. Poor Grandpa he doesn't look like he is having much fun!


Sam had his first course of antibiotics for a sinus infection. He is all better but sure did not like the medicine. It was very sad to have to give it to him for two weeks since he was better in about 5 days. Towards the end of the two weeks he had gotten very wise at averting the stuff! This is a picture on his first day, such a sad face!
Time in the tub. Sam loves bathtime. He recently discovered grabbing at the water if it is left on for him. He hopes soon to graduate out of the kitchen sink!

My Babysitters!

Some shots of our wonderful family who have been so great to watch Sam while Marne has been work. Only a week and a half more, yeah!!

Grammy Rose, his top babysitter. We can't thank her enough. She has watched him so many times, many at the last minute. He loves his time with her and getting to go to her work as well! Not the best shot but Marne thinks it is cute of Sam sleeping on her.




Grandpa Wayne. He hasn't had his day with Sam yet. Sam is looking forward to it as he hears with Grandpa Wayne comes teething relief, ice cream and a new hairdo!



And Sam's Auntie Carole. She was so wonderful to come watch Sam for two days. Sadly the first day it was so rainy they were stranded in the house. We are so lucky to have such wonderful family!

and of course the sacrifices we make to have Marne stay home with Sam. The 99 cent store has become our best friend. Most of the food is pretty good. We had to laugh at these fries. They tasted good but sure looked like the reject batch!

Lori is back!!!

Sam loves it when Lori comes to town. She is such a wonderful friend and always make the trip out to visit him. He sure does appreciate it and so does his Mommy. She is still holding out hope that she and Bryan will move to Torrance!

Sam's first trip to UCLA

Sam went to UCLA one Saturday for the viewing of the Bruins vs. Aggies in Baseball. Sadly the Aggies did not have a very strong showing. Sam enjoyed getting into the school spirit. The Pieroni family had to leave a bit early since Sam's diaper was starting to leak onto his white pants. Oops!

Making a quick stop by the UC Davis bus for Mom before heading off to the car to change his pants!

No Hands and Blessing the Bread

Sam feeding himself. Of course he did have some help from Dad to start with. He is getting really interested in food and will get to have rice cereal for the first time soon!

Sam participating in the weekly blessing of the Challah. He can't wait until he can eat it and help his parents and Jerry hollow it out each week!

Uncle Aaron and Crazy Jerry

Two of Sam's favorites, his Uncle Aaron and his dog Jerry. Ok so Uncle Aaron is one of his favorites; the verdict is still out on what he thinks of Jerry. He has started to notice him much more and even "pet" him the other day.

Sam wearing his coolest outfit. The Early Hurley clothes that Uncle Aaron got for him. Thanks Aaron!



A great profile shot of Jerry. Doesn't he look regal?

And of course another close up of Aaron and Jerry. Its not quite a great as the original but still fun!