Camera Shy

Showing off some leg in his cargo shorts

First Bubble Bath

Sam's First Bubble bath..... Didn't start off well....
But after the rubber ducky joined in.....

things got a little better.....

and much more fun.....

He even got to multitask...bathing, playing & eating.......

Wednesday Night Activities.....

First Grandma stopped by and hooked me up with some new summer gear.....

Then Mom had a bunch of her friends over for dinner. I got to hang out with Aunt Amber, Aunt Sam And Fletcher.....

Amber, Fletcher & I

Me and F-bomb chillin

Still Chillin.....

Chillin and comparing PJ's.......

Counterclockwise...... Me, Mom, Aunt Sam & Fletcher.....

Ahhhh.....Mommy time......

A few pictures to catch up......

"Mom! I said I'm NOT tired!!!"

A true man playing with the remote...and giving it the official test of whether it's good or not....which apparently it was.....

Two buddies just taking a play break....

(I did not put them like this.....)

My new Easter outfit!

Does this look like fun to anyone????

Ahhh, now we're talking......

Catching some rays....

How to control an 8 month old while cooking dinner...which didn't last because he figured out how to climb out.....

Nice Try

I've started giving Sam some blueberries and cooked spaghetti noodles as an appetizer while I'm making him dinner. I read that this helps them develop pincher grasp (grasping things with the pointer finger and thumb). I thought it was going really well......

Until I checked his bib.....

Spring Fever

This beautiful weather has given Sam and I a serious case of spring fever. It seems like every new day Sam gets more and more rambunctious and less content to lounge around. Our rainey days include trips to the Aquarium, Storytime at the book store and trips to Target. Our nice days lately have been filled with walks outside, and as of today......trips to the park!!!!!

Sam on the steps on the jungle-gym

First swing!!!! I also took a video but I'm having some camera trouble to I can't blog it :(

Viola Dora Farrow aka Goggy

5.10.1923 - 3.10.2010

Winding down for bed.....

Happy Birthday!!!!

Someone turned 60!!!! And someone got exhausted trying to learn how to count to 60!!!

A few ups and downs....

So over the past couple weeks we have hit a few bumps in the road...actually, one bump really. My grandma, aka Goggy, has been very ill. It started a few weeks ago and since then we have prepared ourselves to say goodbye a few times, but she bounced back...as she always has in the past. Sadly, this past Friday we called in hospice. Despite her sad circumstances, she is truly inspirational to be around. She is full of faith and love and is only concerned with how everyone around her is doing. Her amazing outlook has taught us all important lessons about life.
While this is a very sad time for everyone it reminds me of some very important things we have to be be thankful for:
1. All the wonderful years we have gotten to spend with her
2. That she got to meet Sam
3. The precious days we have spent together these last couple weeks, and all the wonderful stories we have gotten to hear for the first time.
4. What an inspiration she has been to us....she and my grandpa touched so many peoples lives that her room is literally a revolving door of visitors. Her family extends far beyond my mom, brother and myself.
5. My husband, who unknowingly has made such a difference in not only my life, but Goggy's too. Just a couple years ago he helped her get up the courage to transition to a nursing home which she grew to love more than any of us could have ever hoped or imagined. He continues to be more supportive than I could have ever asked for and always knows just the right thing to say. My grandparents were married for over 50 years before my grandpa passed away almost 15 years ago. He remains on our minds always but my grandma's love for him has not faded a bit, in fact it's stronger than ever. There are no words to describe how amazing it is to be sitting next to my husband whom I love so dearly and sharing stories with my grandma about her marriage. I hope that our marriage and love for each other will always be as strong as theirs. (Sorry for being so cheesy babe)
6. For this past weekend. It was the first time in quite some time that we spent so much together as a whole family and that my brother was able to share the weekend with us.
7. That we will celebrating the long awaited coming of another nephew in April.
8. For every remaining day we have with Goggy....

9. For being reminded that we should appreciate every day

Now, I'll end with a few pictures

Sam and Grandma L.
Sam, Grandma L and Goggy after one of the numerous surgeries she has gone through lately

Phil, Uncle Jason, Grandpa L and Sam

Sam, loving the new shoes!

Phil & Sam

Someone is ready for baseball season.....

All decked out in Uncle Jason's Reds gear, Sam is anxiously awaiting opening day.....

"I just wish I was big enough to play catch with Daddy...."