Nudie-Rudie!

Sam posed for a few nudie pictures today! His rolls and creases are just too cute! He has much to say and talked loudly to me all afternoon. He did make me cry just a bit tonight... he rolled over completely on his own for the first time! Only small bummer--- his audience was Aunt Abbie instead of Mom or Dad! He has been rolling up on his sides for a while now but has never had the desire to go completely over until tonight. I'm glad she was the one able to witness this first if we weren't. We'll see if he will show me his new trick tomorrow. : ) Enjoy our happy, chubby boy!

Central Men

Tonight we were lucky enough to have several of Bryan's best friends from college over for dinner and drinks. The five of them had been up in the mountains for the last few days and are down spending the weekend in Denver before heading home. I enjoy filling their bellies whenever I get the chance and it's always a little good-crazy when they get together. Jamie, Anne and our long time family-friend Brian joined us also. Our little two bedroom apartment and confused Sam could barely handle it! : ) They are out and about now so look out downtown! Sam and I are here holding down the fort... I can't keep up with that many big boys! It was so great to get to see them all together again. Friendship is definitely a priority for my husband.

You Can't Help but Smile Too

Sam really likes to lay in our laps and gaze lovingly up at his parents. He stares and then smiles and giggles and kicks like crazy. You can't help but smile back at him until your cheeks hurt.

Grandpa and Grandma Visit

My parents came out this past weekend for a few days of fun. They had Monday off which made it a nice long weekend. The grandkids can't get enough of them--- it's amazing how Grandmas never get tired! We hung around Denver and bowled during the day on Saturday and then headed for the mountains that night to avoid traffic. On Sunday, everyone skied while Mom and I managed the three little boys. Luke will get to go next time but was just a few days shy of his birthday so he had to sit this one out. My dad still has it and even managed to coach Bryan a little (which wasn't totally successful but he didn't break anything either thankfully!). It's great to get to spend time together. Jamie and I will get to see again them on quick trip back to IA mid-March to see my grandpa. It's great to be back and so close to family again. Bryan and I love that they get to see Sam so often as he is changing so quickly!

Lucas James

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY LUKE!!!

Funny

My handsome son with a silly hat and his favorite mouthful!

Cereal

Our little guy is still not too hot on cereal. He will open a bit and take it in, but then he just sits there with it in his mouth. He won't move or swallow or push it around until he smiles and does so by accident! It's fun to try although most of it goes to waste. His faces are pretty funny. One of these days he will learn it's good stuff! My favorites...

Work and Play

Sam has been hard at work growing and playing these last few days. He loves to stand and can do so for a long time before he sinks. He can chew on his fingers and toys while doing so for sure! Not so fond of folding laundry though. After such hard work, he is sure to squeeze in some good naptime. Enjoy!

Five Months Old

Sam turned 5 months old this past Tuesday. It's hard to believe that our little boy is almost a half of a year old already. He is a happy and lovey boy. He talks to us all the time and loves to play. Those silly fingers are in his month constantly so we're betting on a tooth poking through sooner than later. He still isn't sure what to think of his cereal but we are working on it. It's pretty cute. Bryan and I are thankful for each new and exciting day with him as he continues to grow and change. Check out his latest pictures. Our trip was fairly successful. Smiled/grinned a bit, pooped through his first outfit, took some in the nude, and then got grumpy and cried- weren't able to take any good ones in his next outfit- the show was over! : ) He's pretty charming though!

February

It's been a bit since I posted any new pictures... pretty sure our computer is on it's last leg which is annoying. I'll type a little more soon but I wanted to get the pictures posted.