He's a quick one...

This morning Sam discovered that the scriptures really can be fun! I did a decent job of taping the page back together so the damage isn't too bad. I've got to keep my eye on this kid a lot more than I used to (hence the next picture too).

One of Sam's favorite things to do is eat paper. Apparently toilet paper will do too. This morning he discovered that the toilet makes a great drum (with the lid down), and more importantly, there seems to be a never-ending supply of this yummy white stuff. As soon as I got done taking the picture (first things first) I dug the tp out that he was storing in his cheeks.

Dave thought it would be funny to see what Sam thought of the laundry hamper. He liked it for about 30 seconds.

And now what you've all been waiting for: the pillows I made. Actually I just recovered some old pillows I already had because they didn't go. Next project-sew a shirt for Dave (he even bought the fabric and pattern for me).

Sam, Sam, and more Sam

Sam jammin to the music of his great Christmas present.

So he looks really girly, but also really cute. This is a little bathrobe outfit we got from my friend, Elisabeth at my baby shower. Sam decided to walk the runway in it and strut his stuff.

I'm so handsome I stun myself!

This is his mischievous grin. I've been seeing more and more of it. It's also his "I'm coming for you Mommy!" grin. Sometimes he gets this look and starts crawling really fast towards me. :)

I think this is Sam's favorite thing to do now. At least once a day he pulls all the dvds out of our tv stand. If I put them back before the day is over he makes sure they don't stay that way. Sometimes he does his super fast crawl over there too-it's as if he suddenly realizes there is order in the house and feels the need to correct that. He's lots of fun and seems excited about life overall, despite the ear infection and diarrhea...poor kid.


These are a couple of videos of Sam that I took this week. The first one is of Sam eating some fruit. I think he likes it, but he makes a face like he is absolutely disgusted after he takes a bite, but he always opens his mouth for more. The second one is a result of Sam discovering that he can reach the bag of cereal on the second shelf. He pulls it down and plays with it like it's a giant miracca. He did get a little distracted by the camera though, as usual. :)

Christmas Pics-and lots of them

Sam and Grandma Hinman


Miss Allys- (Alyssa)

The beauty of a big family is you can play Ticket to Ride and Settlers of Catan at the same time!

This is the mark the bird left earlier this year when it hit the window. Be sure to notice the wing marks too.

Dad and Mom look through the family memory book we gave them for Christmas. They seemed to like it. Mom said she wanted to get a copy for everyone, even after Pete told her they cost $500 each (which they didn't).


Sam taking in all the wonder of Christmas.

The Christmas pageant in reverse order. Mary, Joseph, and a shepherd with baby Jesus. To Adrienne's disappointment, Sam wasn't up to the task of playing Jesus this year.

Mary, Joseph, shepher (Callie) and sheep (Anna).

Anna is supposed to be a sheep, but I think she looks more like a movie star who doesn't have time for the paparazzi.

Tanya stood in for Alyssa who lost patience and took off her halo and angel robe.


This is Alyssa before she quit the angel role.

Adrienne makes a beautiful Mary.

Jackson played one of the wise men I think.

Callie with her shepherds staff.