8 Months Old

This Saturday, Sammy turned 8 months old. I can't believe how time has flown by with our little man, and how blessed we feel each day to have him in our lives. Family and friends constantly tell us how happy we seem and that we have a glow about us since Sam came into our lives and while we don't see it we definitely feel it. This little guy brings a smile to my face just thinking of him! Samuel grows with each day both in his personality and his actions. He now distinctly says Ma-Ma and while I know he has NO clue what that means its very exciting for me ( and I think Ben is a little jealous that ma-ma came before da-da. Sam babbles a lot more and gets really proud when we talk back, its almost like he thinks he is making sense, its really cute.

This Saturday was also Ben and I's 6-year wedding anniversary. We had a great day and got Samuel a babysitter so we could share some adult time out. Milea is a great babysitter and Sam really seems to like her which makes it easier for us to leave. While the 1st 5 years and 4 months were great with Ben, the last 8 months have been even better. Ben has never been a guy for many words (unless he's heckeling someone about something he finds humorous in his little world) or emotions, until Sam. As the saying goes your spouse brings out the best in you and Ben does that for me and makes me a better person every day, but I think Sam has brought out the best in Ben, and it is awesome to see! I have always felt lucky to find someone like Ben (yes, its true!!) and as the saying goes it gets better every day!

Finally, Samuel had a great week. Only 1 accident at Daycare (climbing up on a table,) his Jiji and Papster came through town today on their way to Omaha and he loved showing off. This little man loves showing everyone what he can do. And when he does something he makes this silly face and breaths through his mouth really hard its halarious. Then while he was standing today Jiji asked him to dance to the music, and all of a sudden he started bending his knees and moving his head. He looked like he was trying to headbang, really funny. Today, we found out that even though Sam doesn't like a lot of food, he loves finger foods. Anything he can pick up and put in his mouth is fair game. We tried crackers, bread, avacado, meat (yes 1st time) and a banana and he ate them all no problem. Maybe he just isn't a fan of the puree!!

Sam's new best friend. Sam loves this pug, because he doesn't run away every time Sam pets him.

Sam likes to dig in the drawer and take everything out one by one. Guess he hasn't found the movie he is looking for.