Meet Bob!

Now that all of the snow has melted and the sun has come out, we decided it was time to introduce Samuel to Bob. They got along quite well I must say! Thad's sister and husband let us borrow their single Bob stroller until we have another kiddo. No since in buying a stroller now when we might need a double at some point..right? We took it out today after Samuel's nap. I was a little worried because he's been REALLY fussy today due to the pesky cold he's got or new teeth making their way in. However, he didn't make one peep the whole time. We went out first just him and I so I could run. I LOVE THIS STROLLER, people!!!! It was such a great run and it just glides over the awful roads in Lakewood. Love it! Then we headed back home to pick up the dogs and walk around the neighborhood some more. Samuel just chilled the entire time and enjoyed the view! Thanks Dawn and Matt...we owe you!

9 month old little man...

9 months old..where has time gone? I can't believe it. Pictures are proving to be more of a challenge every single month. The following is proof..these were the best I could get.

A Photo Shoot gone Bad!!

Here are few things I want to remember about little Samuel as 9 months:

• Weight- 19 pounds 15 ounces (45%)
• length- 29 1/2 inches (85%)
• clothes-9 month and 12-18 month (for length)
• diaper- size 3 but very close to size 4
• eating (3) 7-8 ounce bottles per day and eating 3 times per day with one snack; favs are oatmeal, apples with summer peaches, bananas and Yo Baby
• would try to live on Yogurt melts if mommy would allow it
• typical day: wake 7 am and bottle,breakfast 8:30, playtime till 9, nap 9-11, leave for errands or gym from 11-1:30, lunch 1:30, naptime 2-4, playtime till dinner at 5:30, bath and bed at 6:45
• sleeping from 6:45pm to 7-7:30 am
• (2) two hour naps/day
• still loves paci and Pup Pup
• loves to watch the dogs play and laughs at Wrigley all of the time
• understands when I say "dogs" or "books" or "daddy"
• favorite toys are still the octopus and links; starting to really enjoy his Tonka cars
• not crawling yet, but rocking back and forth on all fours
• loves to stand at the ottoman or while holding on to mommy and daddy's hands
• no babbling yet, but we think it is just because he is so interested in everything else..no time to talk!!
• still loves bathtime but kicks like crazy and soaks everyone!!
• sleeps at night in a sleepsack; naps are with a blanket
• won't sit still AT ALL while we change his diaper or his clothes
• proving to be very curious about everything
• not really interested in the exersaucer or the jumperoo anymore..sniff sniff..
• LOVING his Kindermusik class and has met lots of new friends
• starting to have separation anxiety when mommy or daddy leaves the room

Samuel is such a great baby and we feel so blessed to be his parents. The past 9 months have been so rewarding and wonderful and I truly love this new life. Yes..I can remember what it was like before Samuel..and I would never go back to that time. He is such a little sweetie pie and has blessed my life more than I ever thought possible. We love you so much Buster Brown....looking forward to many more months with you!!!

More Snow!!

On Friday morning, Thad went in to work a little late and made Samuel Cade his first snowman. It was so adorable!! We had a great morning. Later that day, Samuel's good buddy Mateo came over to play and we had lots of fun snow time. Unfortunately, Frosty lost his head later that afternoon...

Please excuse the messy hair and glasses...
My two favorite boys!

This is what happens when mommies try to get pictures...poor babies!!

Buddies!

Snow Day!!

Dallas got over 12 inches of snow yesterday!! Crazy Crazy!! It was a nice day. We had playgroup in the morning and then came home and stayed in for the rest of the day. After a good nap, Samuel got up and was eyeing the snow. I decided this was a great time to let him play in the snow for the first time. He was adorable. If you know Samuel, you know that when he is really in to something or overwhelmed, he won't smile. It's hilarious!! He only broke out a big smile when the caught a glimpse of the dogs. I still think he enjoyed it! I still have some more pics to post from this morning when daddy made Samuel a snowman and some pics of our big 9 month old..as of today! Stay tuned...

I don't even have words for how this picture melts my heart!

Before shot

After shot

Touching snow for the first time

Love this one!!

Sweet, sweet face! I think he was amazed at all of the snow falling

"Ralphy, I can't put my arms down"

New Kicks!

I've wanted to get S some Converse shoes for a while now but couldn't make myself fork out $30 for shoes that I knew he wouldn't wear long. Well HELLO good deal..I got these great shoes from Gap online on sale and had a $10 coupon and paid no shipping..so they cost me $8. Now that we have them, I will definitely pay full price next time if needed..they are adorable!!

Oh, how I love him!

My little precious! Doesn't he look so sweet? I know..such a perfect face, right?

Well....

He bit me today! Hard..and it drew blood! I know he's sweet and adorable..but those new teeth are sharp! I guess it was a love bite...he was wearing his "Cupid is my homeboy" shirt! ha ha

Random

This post is pretty random, but just a few pictures of what's been going on! Any yes, I do get him out of his PJ's every once in a while..ha! Enjoy!

Samuel no longer wants to sit down or be held. He only wants to stand

We learned how to stick our tongue out...good luck mommy!

Done lots of teething here lately...4 new teeth on top pretty much all at once. We've seen lots of these faces...

And an awful lot of these too..

"Who is that handsome baby there?"

"I have a hand just like yours!"

"Hi mom...I'm just playin with my new toys"

Happy boy! I had to snap this picture fast before he rolled away.

Cousin Claire Anne!!