Sam decided to talk about the bus that we caught at Wal-mart awhile back. Listen for him to say "bus" "wal-mart" and "KKKKKKK" (this means 'orange'; he is making the sound of a sour orange in your mouth).

Sam and Aunt Aaralyn reading books and having tons of fun. Sam loves playing with his Aunt Aaralyn.



Aunt Aaralyn and Ben

Story time at Bed time. This can be tricky.



Sam and I made a robot out of a paper sack. He ended up decorating it beautifully, but didn't want to put it on after that.

Sam has great technique when it comes to holding the drumsticks using the "traditional" grip

doesn't he look all grown up!! i got this outfit for free at JCPenny because they sent a coupon in the mail that said you got $10 off when you spend $10 or more. I found this outfit for $9.98, so it was totally free. He loved the outfit and wanted to wear it right away.

sweet pic of Josh and Ben

Sam's first bubble bath. I know this sounds weird, but he has such sensitive skin that i have never attempted for fear of a huge rash. (His skin did just fine though.)

We went to my dad's company picnic and Sam got to ride on the carousel with Nana & Alli (and Papa later)

Daddy & Sam playing

Sam was reaching for the bell to ring at the top of the ladder

Papa, Nanna and Sam are playing ping pong. He loved it.

A little shade anyone?

Buster Ben

Ben in his cowboy hat. He wasn't to happy about it, but i thought it was cute.












Sam watched a clip on the Internet about a lady playing the mouth-bow. He got the great idea to pretend that this hanger was a mouth-bow and he was "playing" it all day long.

Sam still loves to drum!!

Aug 10

This is one of my favorite pictures of Ben. He is trying to nurse the ear on his puppy. He does this every time he is put in his car seat.

The boys and me in the morning (well...most days, this is what we look like all day to be honest)

Daddy & Ben

Daddy is giving Sam the backpack that he use to carry when he was a little boy. This was a very special moment for Josh. His mom bought him this backpack. Sam loves it and carries it to church every Sunday!

Sam is playing hide-and-seek in the box.

Alli stayed with me for a week and helped. We will miss her lots!

Cute little booties hand made by a friend of ours (Kristin Crouch - thanks Kristin!). They are soooooo cute and soft. I am very impressed

Aunt Holly & Ben

Sam and Alli made a home-made water park. They had lots of fun in the 108 weather.

Handsome Ben

Cute outfit (thanks Wendi) He had cute little matching socks too.

Sam is eating with chopsticks. He did quite well. More ended up in his mouth than on the floor.

"Bobo" & Ben.

Ben is gazing out the window.

The boys

Sam swimming at Aunt Holly & Uncle Chuck's. he loved it!! He even jumped in and went under water, holding his breath.

Sam and the gang played Guitar Hero. He did a little bit of everything: guitar, drums, singing...

Daddy and the boys

Ben's hair looked really red in this pic. It does have a tint of red and changes based on the light.

Sam loves his Cinnamon toast...

Isn't he handsome!!

Wide-eyed pic of Ben

Sam got some new water colors and experimented with them for the first time the other day. He is very "artsy"

Mama and the boys. Sam loves to hold Ben, every opportunity he can get.

Sam got an award for reading (being read to) lots of books this summer. The library had a great summer reading program.

Sam and Ben's first bath together. It was loads of fun for both (and for Mama & Daddy).

Check out these curls!!

Proud Papa with his grandsons

Daddy & Ben. (Josh just got in from a full day of drum camp, so he looks kinda tired and ragged)

Nana and Ben. Nana stayed the week and played with Sam TONS!!

Sam is offering Ben his blankie once more.

Funny Sam and Ben pic. Crazy brothers...

Alli is helping Sam pic tomatoes. She let him wear her flip flops because his tender feet were hurting :) (He is not use to walking bare foot)

Future American Idol...Okay, Maybe not :)