So Cozy!

We finally used our chiminea last night! It was quite cozy...the only thing missing were smores...

(Don't worry, Sam didn't sit next to the fire...we just staged this photo and then promptly removed him.)

Also, check out this cozy (personalized Owl) Sam just received from our friends Justine, Chris, and Rabun. So far he has really taken a liking to it!

Busy weekend!

We are having a busy weekend! First, Matt had (minor) knee surgery...

Then we had a very special visitor all the way from California. (Carolyn is a natural at this! Plus, Switzerland adored her.)

Then it was Pumpkin Fest!! (Our neighborhood Halloween gathering where we race pumpkins, climb on the fire truck, and eat hearty soups.) This was just a practice run for the real Halloween but oh my goodness, Sam was unbelievably cute. (We went for a garden theme - Switz was a bumble bee again, Matt was a flower).

"Falling" for Sam

We can not wait for the day Sam is old enough to help with yard work--mowing the lawn, weeding, and raking!

But in the meantime, he just gets to sit there and look cute.

Graduation

Sam graduated from his first class...mom and baby class, that is. Sam made many new friends:

And, he even met a girlfriend, Lily. (His other girlfriend, Avery, was absent that day.)

Sam's first art project

Check out the matching tye dye shirts (and swaddle blanket)...

And later that day, Sam helped Matt with his lesson planning...

Meanwhile, here's a shot of our cutie:

Happy Birthday! (2 months)

Happy (2 month) Birthday to Sam! We love birthmonth celebrations! Sadly we celebrated at the doctor's office where Sam received 3 shots. Both mom and baby were very unhappy.

Someone's in the kitchen...

According to Babycenter.com, babies like to play with kitchen utensils...and since we were stuck inside today due to rain Sam played chef for a bit while mom made brownies.