Road Trip Commences

It's 6:58am on Saturday 9/19/09, and holy crap, we're about to leave...ON TIME. This is beyond incredible. There will be nothing more fantastic to report about this trip than this simple fact. I am beside myself. Bye bye.

Two big firsts in a row

Sam did two fairly momentous things within a day of one another: walking and talking. On Tuesday, he for the first time used a word in context at the right time. He learned to say "Uh-oh" when he dropped something. And of course now, he purposely drops or throws things, looks at you, and says, "Uh oh!". Here's a video. His "Oh-oh" wasn't quite perfected yet...it's more of an "UHHHHHHHHHHHHHH oh". But he's been working on it since Tuesday, and trust me, he's got it. Good job, Sam!



Sam also took his first real steps. He's been holding on to things and walking assisted for a while now. But Wednesday, he walked between two things, taking a couple of steps. In the video here, which was shot only a few hours after those very first steps, he is already taking 4 steps! Wow! What a beast. Time to kick the baby-proofing into high gear. This is particularly exciting, because it means he might just be able to wander about somewhat reliably when we go on vacation in a couple of weeks, which would be fun for him. I'm not saying we're putting him on a trail at Yosemite or anything, but bobbling his way around a hotel room or something might be good times.

Fun times with old friends...

Sam had so much fun when Michele game to town with her two darling kids Ava and Major. We met up at Poliwog and had a great afternoon. Uncle Aaron even stopped by, sorry there is no pic of you Uncle Aaron!

Thanks for making time for us Michele, your kids are great!!

Big boy jammies!!

We got these PJs for one of my showers. I remember thinking they were so big, Sam will never wear anything that large. Here he is, his first night in two piece PJs. No zipper or snaps, just pants and a shirt. He looked so grown up to us. Now if he only could get the haircut Jake is pushing for, he will look even older!!

The best kind of toys...

are the FREE ones!!

Sam scored these toys from his Gramma and Grandpa's neighbors. They have a rental house and said that the family who was staying there for the week had bought a bunch of toys when the arrived and left them all when they flew home. Wouldn't it be nice to be rich like that ? :) The Pieroni family made out well as these two items are Sam's current favorites!







Don't worry Jake is not naked in this picture. Just shirtless since it is so hot!

Tommy Tippy!

See Grammy, I do use my Tommy Tippy when you are not here :) Sam's Grammy bought this for him long before he was born. Sam's mom used this type of cup when she was his age, or so Grammy says. When Grammy saw one years ago she bought it in hopes of giving it to a grandkid someday. Here is Sam using his special cup!

Date night!!!

This is the first time Jake and I have been on a date, at a normal hour since Sam has been over three months old. His Grammy watched him and they had a great time. She even managed to get Sam to sleep, yeah Grammy! Sorry for Sam, he is kind of underdressed :)



And Jake and I, sans Sam, getting ready for our big night out!!