Sam is 1!!!

Sam turned 1 on October 13th. We had a family party to celebrate.

Josh & Sam on the deck getting the grill ready before our guests arrived.
Sam with his cake. He was pretty laid-back about the whole deal.
He finally dug into the cake after some encouragement.
Yum, cake!

We are so blessed to have this little boy as part of our lives. Thanks to everyone who helped make his day great!

Memories

Sam was all smiles in his birthday hard hat...although it made him look more like a coal miner than a construction worker!

I was all smiles after making & decorating Sam's cake. However that smile later turned to frustration when Shiloh (our mostly good dog) got into the cake & ate the part from the construction cone to the edge. I can laugh about it now...

Party Pictures!

Most of our guests for Sam's big day. We love you all!

Virginia Tech Game Weekend

Sam's Pappa came up for the VaTech game...we took the opportunity to help him celebrate his birthday. I made him a chocolate cake & Sam got to enjoy it too (thanks to his Daddy). Check out the candles & chocolate face below!

Watching Dad Mow

Sam & I were in the guest bedroom/office the other night while Josh was cutting the grass. I opened the blinds so Sam could watch Josh...it was too cute!

Sam is learning all of Josh's lawn cutting techniques...no grass clippings on the street!

You can almost see Josh waving to us in this one.

Old Pictures...Still Fun!

Catching Up...

How Sam feels about people who ask for more pictures!

Sam "cheesing" it.

With good friend Sara Norman Todd at her baby shower...can't wait to meet baby Noah!

Per Elizabeth's request a picture that shows how long my hair has gotten. Sam just being himself!