Sam's First Birthday

We made it a whole year in one piece. Hard to believe that this time last year we were still in the hospital getting to know our 7lb 8oz baby boy. We just got back from his one year check up and he now weighs 23 pounds 5 oz and is 30.5 inches tall. That's 9 inches in one year, pretty crazy if you think about it. It's been a great ride and we ended it with a great party. Sam was the life of the party, not a single meltdown! Can't wait to do it again next year.





























































































































This isn't from the party, but have you ever seen a sweeter face?


















His favorite gift was this baseball cap, thanks Mr. and Mrs. Jennette!

I Love Baby Einstein

Bubbles

mmm, milk

Prospecting for Trout

Lots going on..

Kayla came to babysit (she brought Memommy along for some company)

















Thanksgiving with cousins



































Mammy with all of her great grandchildren. Creighton doesn't stay in one spot for very long. We were lucky to get one with all of them in it.

















Fun at Marbles


















Daddies and littles.




















Bundled up for an arctic walk.

























Playing in his cabinet full of plastics and...

some Christmas card outtakes































































That about gets us up to speed. He is cruising everywhere, but I don't think he's going to walk on his own anytime soon. He would still much rather be carried. I think he's working on a tooth, but I've been saying that now for about 5 months so who knows. He likes to ride through the grocery store waving at every one that passes and occasionally scream at unsuspecting old ladies in a quiet aisle. And he is now saying Mama with meaning! Just counting down the days until his first Christmas..

Halloween

October was pretty much just one big dress up party, and it was awesome.
























Sam was the cutest little cowboy I've ever seen. We had two different costume play groups to go to. Costumed babies are the best!









































Making his move on the fairy.

















All the babies at the first play group.














Making his move on the ladybug.

















Happy 9 months, Sam!

p.s. I did not intentionally give my son a bowl cut. I trimmed his "wings" (they were seriously chin length) and it turned out looking like a bowl cut. It will grow. Hopefully fast.