12 months old!



It is so hard to believe that at one time, Sam was too little to fit newborn clothes.



Holy Sh**!  My kid is 1.  It's been a full year.  We survived.  It's been exhausting, frustrating, confusing, tearful, surprising...it's been freakin' awesome!

Sam with my parents' dog, Jollie, who is badly in need of a haircut. 

Height:  will update after Sam's well baby appointment

Weight:  will update later

Size:  Still 5 in diapers and 24 month/2T clothes.

Teeth:  3 1/2 on bottom and 4 on top

Sleeping:  Sleeping much better since our move to Baltimore.  He's only waking once at night and is generally a good sleeper.

Eating:  Not really eating anything different.  Maybe some watermelon occasionally.  Doesn't really like tablefood yet.

Movement:  Walking and now running a lot.  It's becoming dangerous in parking lots b/c he takes off and loves for you to chase him. 

Words and sounds:  Still babbling.  No actual words yet.

Milestones:  Running.  Can get out of his anywhere chair on his own.

Likes:  Bathtime, reading books, long car rides, his Auntie Drea, dogs, walking, water bottles, Elmo, carrying things in his mouth when walking around instead of using his hands.

Dislikes:  Waiting for a bottle, sleeping, sitting in the shopping cart (would rather walk), people who invade his personal space, table food.

Halloween 2011 Part 1

J and I took Sam to do a little trick or treating tonight at the local outdoor mall.  Sam made it to about 4 stores before he had had enough.  He was a hit with everyone there though.  They all loved his costume.  You know, a wingless bee.  It's all the coolest thing ever.

Last visit (for now) with Cousin Logan and Aunt KC

Cousin Logan and Aunt KC came to visit Sam today before we leave for Baltimore tomorrow.  They took him on a walk and gave me a much needed break after a hellish night and morning with the Sam-man.

We'll miss you lots and lots and can't wait for your visit to Baltimore.  Love you!

Someone doesn't want to wear his shoes.

"Oh, Cousin Logan!  You are the funniest!"

Toys that are not toys

Why do we spend so much money on toys for Sam?  He obviously prefers things that are clearly NOT toys.

Mini birthday party with the Shaps

Since we're leaving for Baltimore on Sunday, we decided to have a mini birthday party for Sam with the Shaps.  It involved some decorating, a cake, yummy dinner (thanks, Grammy!) and lots of presents for Sam.

Unfortunately, Sam is cutting 3 teeth and was in an awful mood ALL DAY.  By the time dinner came, he just wanted some ibuprofen and bed and cried a lot.  He definitely didn't make it for cake. :-(  He's so special though, so he'll get to have a 2nd party and hopefully he'll be in a better mood.

Thanks again, Grammy Shap, Grandpa Shap, Cousin Logan, and Aunt KC for partying with us and for all the great gifts!  Love you bunches and bunches!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sam's new shoes

J picked these cute shoes up for Sam.  Let me show you why they're just a *little* annoying.

Luckily the squeakers come out of the shoe.   I took them out about 5 minutes after Sam started walking in them.  I think the shoes are even cuter without the squeaking.  (At least my ears think so.)



Fall Family Portraits

We had family pics taken and they turned out beautiful!  Thanks to the amazing Christie Marie who captured some incredibly awesome shots of us but especially of Sam.  

Here are just a few: