Sammie Goes to the Park and Hiking

We took advantage of the excellent weather the past few days and decided to get Sam out and about. We went to the park where Sam loved the swing and the slide. A few days later we went to a nature preserve and put Sam on our back to give him a look at the scenery.

I absolutely love to walk. I can't wait till I can do it on my own!

The swing was great!

We went down the slide too.

Hiking is fun - especially when you have a chauffeur!

We're ready to tackle the trails.

We made it to the lookout - but I was more interested in chewing on my pack's straps.

Sammie's First Tooth!

9 months, 3 days old. Sammie now has his first tooth on the bottom in the front! It came through about a week ago and is slowly becoming more visable. Surprisingly he hasn't seemed fussy with his new tooth. He continues to like to "walk" around the house. He went to his 9 month check-up at his pediatrician and he is 95th percentile for height and 50th percentile for weight. Today we went and visited 2 of the new babies in the family --- cousin Houston and cousin Micah (who was born just 3 days ago).

I have my first tooth!

Mom and Dad bought me my first car. I am still getting the hang of it.

Dad and I like to play outside.

I tried out my rocking horse.

I love to "walk". I'll do it all day as long as someone helps me.

Bizzle and I are still friends although I am starting to get a little rough.

My mom is fun!

I'm trying out all kinds of new and exciting foods these days.

I went to Ty's 1 year old birthday party.

Mom got me a new ball and it made my day.

All the grandbabies were together for the first time - Houston, me and Micah.

Daddy Graduated From Residency

8 months, 20 days. After 4 years of medical school and 3 years of residency Daddy is finally finished with training (only to accept a Hematology-Oncology fellowship for an additional 3 years). We celebrated at Uncle Adam and Aunt Christi's with a surprise graduation party and it was great to see everyone including both sets of Grandparents and Uncle Ben and Aunt Bethany. Sam has also been swimming in both a kiddie pool and regular pool. His favorite toy is his clothes basket which is filled with random objects. He also loves to "walk" around the house if you will hold his hands and walk behind him to give him a little balance.
Edit: Aunt Bethany sent a few pictures that she took - I'll add them at the end. Thanks Bethany!

Hi everyone! Welcome back!

I still love playing with my football.

I still suck my thumb. I don't use a pacifier at all though.

I think you're funny!

Our neighbors gave us this kiddie pool. I love it!

I went swimming in Granddad's pool and it was fun!

Here is my favorite thing - the clothes basket filled with toys!

We went to Daddy's surprise graduation party and it was fun.

I helped Daddy open some of his graduation presents.

It was great seeing everyone.

Cousin Houston is getting big. I tried to steal his binkie but they wouldn't let me.

My mom and dad.

This is my favorite ball right now.

Me and Uncle Ben.

This is Daddy's side of the family. It was great seeing them.