Whaling Days

Riding the ferry is the best.

Um.. could someone turn down the wind please.

What the hell, this water ain't luke warm!

I was ready to party like Grandpa in my party shirt, but nobody would give me any beers. I only got a soda can to chew on before my fourth tooth came through.

Lake Pend Oreille

Appt and Cousins 2

Sammy had his followup appointment with the NICU. He is doing well with both motor skills and verbal. He weighed 18 pounds 10 ounces and was 26.5 inches tall. Cousins, Ryan and Hailey, and Uncle Don hold Sammy.

The 4th

Sammy had a fun holiday weekend in Silverdale. The big news is that he got his first tooth.

Sammy almost got arrested by Uncle Mike, but instead decided to take a nap.

Cousins

Isa, Sammy, and Luke

Sammy does the happy arm waves and squeals of delight for Isa.

Juli with Sammy

Not to leave out Kevin

Toes

The Double Toe Grab. Not sure what green giraffe / loch ness monster is smiling for.

Wow Grandma!

Sports on the tube had Sammy's full attention.

Sammy can sit by himself now. He still needs a little help standing (thanks Grandma).

Debbie shows off the new stroller. Now we can "go places most other strollers only dream of going" - according to the marketing material.

Cousin

Erin and Sam. Erin is not only cute, but also quite entertaining.

Christine,too. Sammy is not letting go of those rings until they are entirely covered in slobber.

Sammy the Giant

Lookout villagers, Sammy the Giant is loose.

Oh wait, he is just a little harmless guy.

Samson declares that Cheerios once thrived within the confines of this box (Arrrhhheeeeeoooo).

Sammy is enjoying books now.

Sitting Practice

Sammy is getting close to sitting up on his own. Here is a recent video:

Also we have been working on some "sleep training". This has really been working, and all three of us have been getting more sleep.

Solid

Sammy had his first "solid", rice cereal. He likes it very much, and does make a good mess.

Sammy and Vicki enjoying a sunny day.