Colorful girl

These are two pictures that I snapped while Evie was playing on the floor.  There's nothing particularly exciting about them, but for some reason I love them.  Maybe it's because of the way she's looking at me.  Maybe it's because her outfit is one that only a 9-month old baby girl can pull off.  Maybe it's because she looks a little bit more like a girl instead of a baby.  I'm not sure, but I think they're just adorable!

Samuel's birthday party

We had a birthday party for Samuel the day before his birthday.  I was going to post pictures of his cute farm animal decorations, but I just went to look at the pictures and discovered I didn't take any.  Oops!  I guess I'll just have to use the decorations again next year for you to see.  :)

 Here are some pictures that I did take during his party.

At least I got a picture of his cake.  It was a cheesecake with a gluten-free shortbread/pecan crust...

Nice action shot of his soccer ball...

Playing with his fire truck...

A cute musical book set from our neighbors.  You can also see a hard hat and a sock monkey in the background...

An adorable car from Aunt Coady...

Samuel's early birthday!!!

It's hard to believe Samuel is two!  

Samuel and Evie's Grammy and Grandpa came up to visit us in August and came bearing early birthday gifts for Samuel.  One of Samuel's favorite things to do is read (or more specifically, he likes to look at books and be read to).  One of his presents was a National Geographic Baby Animal pop-up book, which he absolutely loves.  I think you'll be able to see his excitement.  Here's the progression of him opening his present..

Samuel also got an awesome Radio Flyer wagon!  Within 30 minutes, his wagon was filled up with little boy things.  Here's a stick offering... 

And a large rock...

And a little boy having tons of fun (and cracking himself up in the process)...

Needless to say, this will be a well used toy for a little boy for a long, long time!