Sam's maiden voyage

Well, I finally loosened up and let Sam go on the boat this weekend. We didn't get too crazy or anything...we really just stayed in our cove and went swimming off the boat, but it was a start! He didn't love the lifejacket, but he wore it anyway, and I think as far as Sam could tell the lake didn't seem very different than the pool! Here are a few shots from our adventure. Maybe next time we'll exceed 5mph! Oh, and for good measure I threw one in of Sam driving at the boat slip because it was too cute to resist (I was trying to entertain him while Robert dealt with the boat!)

Best sound EVER!

So here is the easiest way to get Sam to laugh...just find Rocco!

8 month update

So....Once again I am behind on my blog.  But really, if the whole world would just join Facebook then we wouldn't even need blogs!  All of you on Facebook are up to date on little Sambo, but for the rest of you here are some of the latest pics.  Sam is now 8 months old and crawling everywhere.  He is not walking yet (thank GOD) but cruises everywhere by barely holding on to the furniture.  He will even let go and stand by himself for a second, but then falls down.  Needless to say, I am not exactly encouraging the walking! 

He is also getting to be more chatty these days.  Many of my friends here tease Sam for being so "serious", but lately he is giggling a lot more and making all kinds of noises!   Rocco (the cat) tends to be the greatest source of entertainment and diversion.  Any time Sam is bored or fussy, all I have to do is ask, "Where's Rocco?" and he perks up and starts looking for him.  He yanks that tail all day long and amazingly Rocco allows it!

Grandma Ennis had a brief visit this month so that Robert and I could take a vacation.  Unfortunately it was cut a bit short by Grandpa's eye drama (which is on the mend), but Sam really enjoyed the time he had with her none the less (and we definitely enjoyed the break!)

Only about one more month of summer heat torture to endure so hopefully we'll make it through!  Everyone is welcome once the lovely fall arrives!

Back with more at 9 months!  For now, enjoy the pics!