Godparents got Hitched

This past weekend, Samuel's Godparents got married outside Vail, CO. It was an amazing wedding and so much fun to get together with everyone. Christy and Wade looked great, and there day was perfect. There was even an Elk that walked behind them during the ceremony, CRAZY!!

Samuel also had his 9-month check up today and everything went great. He weighs a whopping 22lbs and 3oz. (75%) 29.5 inches (75%) and 94 head circumference (90%). We also had Linda our parents as teachers advisor to the house on Monday and we had a great time. She brought tons of toys and Sam couldn't wait to dive in and play with them all. Sam had stranger danger for the 1st time when she arrived, his bottom lip quivered and he got down and crawled over to me. I felt so bad, but also couldn't stop laughing because it was so cute and unexpected. She gave us some great advice about feeding and what to expect next for safety proofing our house. Finally, she gave us some exciting yet scary news. She thinks Sam may be walking by Halloween which is crazy. Whenever it happens, mom and dad's world as we know it, will change dramatically again!!

Sam's 1st track suit. We love that we live in a city where we can wear red for all of our favorite teams. Don't the stripes make me look tall??

Here are some pictures from the wedding. Congrats Christy and Wade you are an amazing couple.

Finally, I got to meet Luke Allen this weekend, Katie's new little man. He was such a sweetie, and so cute. He has a good mix of mom and dad, and barely even made a peep. Samuel can't wait to meet his buddy over Christmas.

He even gave us a smile before we left. Here he is with his dad.

9 Months!!

Samuel turned 9-months yesterday. The last 3/4 of a year has flown by, and if its possible each day gets better and I love him a little more. Walking into his room every morning and seeing him standing in his crib with an ear to ear smile melts my heart. No matter how tough a day Ben or I have it all disappears the minute we see our little man. Here are some pictures of him using his new walker to move around the house. He is really interested in walking but I am not sure his feet agree.

Sam hasn't figured out how to walk through walls!

Sam has his doctors appointment next week to see how big we have gotten, we will keep everyone posted!

Sam celebrating the Huskers 2nd win of the year!

Samuel hanging out with our friends, who are going to have a baby boy on Sam's 1st birthday (expected).

He thinks this is the best gift ever.

Seahorses

Last Saturday Samuel started swimming lessons at our fitness center in Lee's Summit. His class is called Seahorses and it has been a lot of fun. Many of the activities are pretty basic and really for kids that have not had a lot of experience in the water which is not our little fish, now seahorse. Samuel loves the water and is loving swimming classes. On the first day of class they asked all of the kids to pick a duck that they would use for the next six weeks and no surprise to us Samuel picked a little baseball duck. In the class they are working on kicking, splashing and trying to blow bubbles. We can definitely do the first two but blowing bubbles hasn't worked so well. Each time we try to put him down with his mouth in the water he just tries to drink it and then when tons of water goes in his mouth, his eyes get huge and he pops up out of the water. Even though we can't do bubbles it is really cute to see him try.

Last week Ben went in the water with him and this week I did. We have four more weeks and we look forward to every Saturday morning and our Seahorse class.

Samuel selecting his baseball duck

Sam trying to catch his duck

Samuel listening to instructions from the teacher

Samuel making his 1st attempt at blowing bubbles

Samuel's 2nd attempt at blowing bubbles

Sam and I working on kicking

I am including these extra two pictures of funny things that are now happening at the Levy house. 1st is a picture of Samuel holding onto a puff (food) in his hand, which the dogs have now learned that if they come up and lick his hand he opens up his hand and they can eat the food. Samuel hasn't figured out where the food went, but he doesn't really care because he is so excited that the dogs pay attention to him! The second picture is of Sam with one of the dog's bones. Lately Sam goes no where crawling or standing without something in his hands, and no matter where we put them he loves to carry the dogs bones. He hasn't put them in his mouth, but we are guessing if he tries that he may be picking another toy to carry around with him.

Sam is such a sucker for his buddies!

Comedy Central

Two weekends ago we all took a trip to Milwaukee to see Ben's best friend get married. John is a comedian and their wedding was such a hoot. I love going to weddings when the wedding displays exactly what the couple is all about. The wedding was all about humor and love. We are so excited for Erin and John and wish them all the happiness. Here are a few pictures from their wedding and Samuel's trip to his 8th state!!