Happy 4th of July!!

Sam had a great time on his first 4th of July. He got to play in the sand for the first time and much to mom's worry, none got in his eyes :)

Flying with my Daddy, so much fun!!



And getting a smooch from my Daddy!


Back to Grandma and Grandpas for dinner. Sadly they weren't home so we raided their fridge! Thanks guys!!

No we did not steal one of Angelina's kids. That is still Sam with the great mohawk!!

Fun times and getting some rest!

We have been told kitchen gadgets, make great baby toys! Sam proving that this is true. Daddy discovered he fits well in the mixing bowl!


By far the highlight of Sam's week. Daddy made an appearance at Sam's class. He had such a huge smile and climbed right on his lap.



Practicing on the stairs with Daddy!



On the teeter totter with his friend Chole. Too cute! Sam is quite the ladies man. If only he would be a bit more gentle...



And getting some rest on the big people bed in his room. Doesn't he look HUGE!!?

Just chilling and meeting Calla and Jessi!

Not the most flattering picture of Sam but I love how it shows the rolls. Yes the book is strategically placed :)Looking much happier just a few moments later!


And finally getting to meet Jessi and her darling daughter Calla. Jess and I realized that she and I met at the same age that Sam and Calla met. So fun!!

Fun times at the park

Sam hanging out at the park with his buddies and Mommy. This picture is a bit old. Sam does not have the sweet flattop anymore.

And doing his favorite activity, standing on Daddy's shoulders at cousin Lindy's birthday (also at the park). Nice Buddha belly Sam!

Meeting Very Important People

Rahul, one of Jake's old roommates. He was a natural with Sam. Thanks for coming to visit Rahul.

And Rahul's lovely wife Geeta. Also a natural with Sam. He very much enjoyed their visit!


This the not the first time Sam has met any of these three folks but probably the first time that he was aware of them.

Sam with his possible future mother in law Jenn. This was his first time to his Mom's old work.




Sam with his Mom's dear previous office mate Diane. Diane used to joke about having Sam in a swing in our office after I returned to work. She seemed to know before I did that I would want to stay home with him.



And of course Neil. Without Neil, there would be no Sam. Sam's Mommy and Daddy met because of Neil.

Happier Times in the Highchair

Oh my! This is also the first time I learned that orange food does not come out in the wash without some good scrubbing beforehand.

Sam does not hate the highchair anymore. These shots are a bit old but the first time he was happy in the chair and what happens when you leave him alone with a spoon and some squash!

Sam, Cousins and Aunties

Sam's Cousin Matthew. Thanks Matthew for posing for this darling shot. Sam hopes to keep up with you someday soon!



Sam with his cousin Lindy and other cousin Shannon :) Not sure how the whole second cousin thing works. Shannon is Sam's Dad's cousin. Cute picture anway!



Sam with Cousin Danica. Dancia's kids used to think that Sam's mom was their mom from the back. It must be the hair. Maybe someday Sam will make the same oops!




Sam with his Auntie Lynne. He loves her very much. She is one of the first relatives outside of immediate family to visit him!