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| The only one he will ever have as long as I am alive! |
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Hat
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| After our trip to MN Sam has been obsessed with his baseball hat and will only wear it backwards. All my recent photos are evident of this recent obsession. I just want to know one thing when did my baby grow up to a little boy?!? |
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Our new favorite park
Dear Sam,
Today, we went to the park with Papa and Amma and had a delightful time! Papa was only able to stay for a little while as he had to go to work but in that short time you both had a great time. I have never seen your Papa so happy at a park!
You were showing Amma how you could climb up the stairs and go down the slide but she was so nervous I did not get any photos of the two of you together, next time!
A great day had by all!
I love you Sam,
Mommy
Today, we went to the park with Papa and Amma and had a delightful time! Papa was only able to stay for a little while as he had to go to work but in that short time you both had a great time. I have never seen your Papa so happy at a park!
You were showing Amma how you could climb up the stairs and go down the slide but she was so nervous I did not get any photos of the two of you together, next time!
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| You love to swing! |
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| Playing in the huge sandbox! |
I love you Sam,
Mommy
Simple Joys!
Having an active little toddler who loves to explore has taught me to enjoy the simple joys of life. These are just a few because there are so many!
* Pulling a wagon with Sam and his friend, Jack, and listening to the boys talking to each other.
* Going on walks to the park and looking for cotton, worms, acorns, ants or lawnmowers.
* Playdates with Mom friends and coffee.
* Watching Sam climb the stairs and go down the slides at the park
* Looking for tractors and choo-choos
* Watching Toy Story for the million time and listening to Sam laugh at the same exact parts every time.
* Early morning walks before the neighbors wakes up.
*Playdate with Jen and Oliver, who I miss daily! We will see you in October!
* Watching James read to Sam.
* Watching Sam jump!
* Watching the garbage truck coming on Thursdays.
* Seeing grandparents doing what they do best...spoiling Sam.
* Listening to Sam's conversations while he is playing
* Pulling a wagon with Sam and his friend, Jack, and listening to the boys talking to each other.
* Going on walks to the park and looking for cotton, worms, acorns, ants or lawnmowers.
* Playdates with Mom friends and coffee.
* Watching Sam climb the stairs and go down the slides at the park
* Looking for tractors and choo-choos
* Watching Toy Story for the million time and listening to Sam laugh at the same exact parts every time.
* Early morning walks before the neighbors wakes up.
*Playdate with Jen and Oliver, who I miss daily! We will see you in October!
* Watching James read to Sam.
* Watching Sam jump!
* Watching the garbage truck coming on Thursdays.
* Seeing grandparents doing what they do best...spoiling Sam.
* Listening to Sam's conversations while he is playing
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Basement
For the last two years James has wanted to finish the basement so on May 16th we started the process of completing a family room and a bedroom. I can honestly say I do not who is more excited about it Sam or James. Kelly, the contractor, pulls in the driveway and they run to the door. We are finally seeing progress and it should be completed by the end of June. I am not sure what James and Sam will do when Kelly is not coming by on a daily basis!
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| Tools! |
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| Knock knocking ( his word for hammer!) |
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| Insulation is up! |
The Lake and Twin's Game
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| Working with Ty Ty |
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| First baseball hat |
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| All this playing wears him out. |
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| The Lake |
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Trip to see Uncle Ty Ty and Auntie
Dear Sam,
What a wonderful trip we had! You were a fabulous little boy on the 2.5 hour plane right and a delight to fly with. The only time you cried was the last 20 minutes of each flight but who could blame you as it was a long time for a little guy to sit! I am so proud of you, Sam.
When we arrived to Ty Ty's and Auntie's house we were welcomed by two dinosaurs and two Kit Kats...what a welcome! Those dinosaurs were played with the whole trip...in the tub, under the table, and went everywhere with us. Not long after putting our bags down you were running up and down the hallway and going up and down in the elevator. You made friends with all the dogs in the building much to our delight. It was a great way to expel wound up energy. Soon, Ty Ty and Auntie were home and we realized how much we all missed them.
Soon, dinner time was approaching so we walked to grab pizza and bring it back to the apartment. You loved walking with Ty Ty and the love between you both brings delight to my heart. I think you must have used all your words on that short walk!
The next day, Friday, we walked to breakfast with Auntie. We smelled flowers and looked at houses but you were so sleepy you fell asleep as soon as we got inside the restaurant. After a quick nap we were off to the Mall of America. We had a blast...giggles and smiles were abound that day. We went to the aquarium where the fish and sharks swam over your head ,which you loved! You also rode your first amusement park ride and talked about it all night. "I drive truck." "Daddy drive truck." As I laid with you in bed that night you repeated this over and over. You talked about the fish, the turtles and the trucks. I have to say it was a great night for me to snuggle with you and talk about what you remember.
Saturday, it was a day full of rain and wind. A lazy morning was had by all. We took a lot of trips to the garbage shoot, another favorite activity of this trip! Soon after breakfast and early naps we were off to the Children's Museum, not a favorite activity of Ty Ty and Auntie but another fantastic time in your world. You played with bubbles, built Lego towers, climbed slides and played with the parachute. Sam, you were happy there as you love to learn. It makes me smile to see you so happy!
Sunday, the sun was out and it was warm! We hurried and got ready to go to the lake. We picked up coffee and bagels and walked over to the lake. It was a stunning morning and soon to be the best day of the whole trip. We ate breakfast over looking the lake while watching boats and fisherman getting ready to go out for the day. We soon spotted a playground and off you ran to go play. It was the prefect toddler playground...little slides, low climbing stairs and sand toys! You face said it all when you realized you could walk up the stairs by yourself! You played with Daddy with the sand toys, swung on the swings with Mommy and make friends with all the kids at the playground. A prefect morning for a toddler little boy!
Soon after the playground we were off to your first Major League Baseball game! Ty Ty and you were in heaven! Auntie found great seats for all of us and we could see the whole field. It was prefect. You loved watching the game, getting your first baseball hat and walking up and down the stairs. After the game, Auntie and Ty Ty needed a rest but you were wound up so off to the lake we went as a family of three. As were walking down the beach you were giving high fives to all the people and one gentleman said, "I want to pre-order five of him." If he only knew your story!
After the lake Ty Ty and Andrea treated us to a fancy dinner where you slept through the meal! It was fabulous time for us to catch up with your Aunt and Uncle and enjoy a yummy meal while you snoozed away on the bench next to me.
Soon our time in Minneapolis came to an end. With tears flowing and hearts sad we said goodbye and were off to the airport. It was so hard to leave. As our little family got into the van without Ty Ty and Auntie you kept asking for them. It broke my heart and still bring tears to my eyes. It hurts my heart but soon be will be back to welcome baby Nicholas into the world!
Funny things you said and did on the trip that I want to remember:
Everytime Ty Ty got into the van you would say, "Careful", everytime!
At the trash shoot you would say, "Where it go?" or "Again!"
Ty Ty taught you how to jump in the elevator so now when we go in one you jump.
Auntie has a huge mirror in the hallway and you were giving the baby high fives.
Daddy shut you and Ty Ty in the van and you said, "What's going on here." for the first time! Ty Ty could not believe it.
Auntie is not suppose to hold you but could not resist sitting you on the counter and loving you up. You both adored it!
"You start the lawnmower." Ty Ty would make a crazy sound and shake his head and you both would giggle. Over and over you played this game. It still makes me laugh when I think of it.
It was a fabulous trip, Sam. One of many to come...one of many!
I love you,
Mommy
What a wonderful trip we had! You were a fabulous little boy on the 2.5 hour plane right and a delight to fly with. The only time you cried was the last 20 minutes of each flight but who could blame you as it was a long time for a little guy to sit! I am so proud of you, Sam.
When we arrived to Ty Ty's and Auntie's house we were welcomed by two dinosaurs and two Kit Kats...what a welcome! Those dinosaurs were played with the whole trip...in the tub, under the table, and went everywhere with us. Not long after putting our bags down you were running up and down the hallway and going up and down in the elevator. You made friends with all the dogs in the building much to our delight. It was a great way to expel wound up energy. Soon, Ty Ty and Auntie were home and we realized how much we all missed them.
Soon, dinner time was approaching so we walked to grab pizza and bring it back to the apartment. You loved walking with Ty Ty and the love between you both brings delight to my heart. I think you must have used all your words on that short walk!
The next day, Friday, we walked to breakfast with Auntie. We smelled flowers and looked at houses but you were so sleepy you fell asleep as soon as we got inside the restaurant. After a quick nap we were off to the Mall of America. We had a blast...giggles and smiles were abound that day. We went to the aquarium where the fish and sharks swam over your head ,which you loved! You also rode your first amusement park ride and talked about it all night. "I drive truck." "Daddy drive truck." As I laid with you in bed that night you repeated this over and over. You talked about the fish, the turtles and the trucks. I have to say it was a great night for me to snuggle with you and talk about what you remember.
Saturday, it was a day full of rain and wind. A lazy morning was had by all. We took a lot of trips to the garbage shoot, another favorite activity of this trip! Soon after breakfast and early naps we were off to the Children's Museum, not a favorite activity of Ty Ty and Auntie but another fantastic time in your world. You played with bubbles, built Lego towers, climbed slides and played with the parachute. Sam, you were happy there as you love to learn. It makes me smile to see you so happy!
Sunday, the sun was out and it was warm! We hurried and got ready to go to the lake. We picked up coffee and bagels and walked over to the lake. It was a stunning morning and soon to be the best day of the whole trip. We ate breakfast over looking the lake while watching boats and fisherman getting ready to go out for the day. We soon spotted a playground and off you ran to go play. It was the prefect toddler playground...little slides, low climbing stairs and sand toys! You face said it all when you realized you could walk up the stairs by yourself! You played with Daddy with the sand toys, swung on the swings with Mommy and make friends with all the kids at the playground. A prefect morning for a toddler little boy!
Soon after the playground we were off to your first Major League Baseball game! Ty Ty and you were in heaven! Auntie found great seats for all of us and we could see the whole field. It was prefect. You loved watching the game, getting your first baseball hat and walking up and down the stairs. After the game, Auntie and Ty Ty needed a rest but you were wound up so off to the lake we went as a family of three. As were walking down the beach you were giving high fives to all the people and one gentleman said, "I want to pre-order five of him." If he only knew your story!
After the lake Ty Ty and Andrea treated us to a fancy dinner where you slept through the meal! It was fabulous time for us to catch up with your Aunt and Uncle and enjoy a yummy meal while you snoozed away on the bench next to me.
Soon our time in Minneapolis came to an end. With tears flowing and hearts sad we said goodbye and were off to the airport. It was so hard to leave. As our little family got into the van without Ty Ty and Auntie you kept asking for them. It broke my heart and still bring tears to my eyes. It hurts my heart but soon be will be back to welcome baby Nicholas into the world!
Funny things you said and did on the trip that I want to remember:
Everytime Ty Ty got into the van you would say, "Careful", everytime!
At the trash shoot you would say, "Where it go?" or "Again!"
Ty Ty taught you how to jump in the elevator so now when we go in one you jump.
Auntie has a huge mirror in the hallway and you were giving the baby high fives.
Daddy shut you and Ty Ty in the van and you said, "What's going on here." for the first time! Ty Ty could not believe it.
Auntie is not suppose to hold you but could not resist sitting you on the counter and loving you up. You both adored it!
"You start the lawnmower." Ty Ty would make a crazy sound and shake his head and you both would giggle. Over and over you played this game. It still makes me laugh when I think of it.
It was a fabulous trip, Sam. One of many to come...one of many!
I love you,
Mommy
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Fun at Red Butte
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| Fun in the water fountain! |
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| Look at those fat hands! Love! |
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| When did my baby grow up? |
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