Pic of the week

J says I spend too much at the bookstore on books for Sam.  Not b/c he doesn't want Sam to have new books but b/c we can just go to the library and borrow books for free.  Sam seems to love it there.

(sidenote:  I do have to work on getting over my anxiety/OCD about how germy the books can be.  Especially considering the books spend lots of time at other people's houses that we don't know and the library doesn't sanitize them when they are returned.)

City Boy

We headed to Federal Hill park today to take some pics.  I wanted to get some good shots of Sam with the city in the background.  Too bad Sam was not interested in taking pics at all.  He was in the worst mood!  He fell asleep pretty quickly once we got back in the car so I guess he was just extra tired. 

Jack bought Sam this shirt.

Sam was hugging the tree.  He's so full of love and willing to share!

Love this green door!

Sam's summer haircut

Sam's hair has been driving us crazy. It's like a weird texture and goes in all kinds of crazy directions.  J has been asking and asking to give him a buzz cut and I finally gave in.

Picking flowers

Sam's still trying to decide if he likes the new cut.

Happy 4th!

One year ago today.  Look at thos chubby cheeks!

Same awesome smile!

Knee high by the 4th of July?

I'd say the corn is "Sam-high" by the 4th of July.  We were driving to the park and I asked J to stop on the side of the road so I could get some pics of Sam in front of some growing corn.

Hanging out in the cornfield.

Let's get out of here!

Walking my way out of the field.

I made it!

Now what do I do?

Toddler Day at Montessori School

The Montessori school that we have been considering for preschool when Sam turns two was having a Toddler Day today.

The school is nice but we actually stopped at a table for a different school and I really liked that one since they do a co-op where the parent works/volunteers in the class. 

There were other vendors there too!  A children's dentist who handed out free toothbrushes, a music teacher, the fire station brought all their trucks out, pony rides, face painting, bbq food, and so much more!

**Can you believe we forgot our camera?!?!  The pics on this post are cell phone pics.**

Bunnies and turtles...oh my!

I guess Sam was confused between petting the turtle and palming it and taking it home.

Don't worry, I'll be back to save you.

Sam was NOT afraid of the snake at all.  We had to remind him to be gentle b/c he was so excited to touch it.

Someone likes to help the teacher.  This is as far away from her as he would get.  All other kids participated from a distance.

The calm before the storm...Don't be fooled...This pose is merely a meltdown warning