Enjoying the Weather!

Samuel has been a sick little boy! Last Thursday the doctor confirmed he had tonsilitis and he battled a tough couple of days with a fever, sore throat and rash. By Saturday his fever was gone, but we still kept him home to make sure he was 100%. We decided to put together his water table since he couldn't play with his buddies and it was beautiful outside. It was nice to have in the 90 degree weekend weather. We also went to the Buckwheat Strawberry Farm with our neighbors. Samuel loved picking the berries and petting the horses. He is feeling much better and we are thankful! Here are some pictures:



Never too sick for a wagon ride:)...

Mr. Independent loves to drink in regular cups - we let him get all the practice he wants outside since there are still some dribbles that come when he gets so excited he inhales the water too fast. He also loves to use his own spoon to eat his yogurt, oatmeal, etc... Thankfully he is very successful at getting all the food to his mouth. He definitely thinks he is a BIG BOY!I wish he had his eyes open in the below picture. He loved all the strawberries and helping mommy pick them.

Aunt Jessica is showing him the ropes...she picked a ton of berries even with baby Mason in tow.

These two buddies like to practice sharing since we give them so much praise when they do. Lately they love to pass things back and forth constantly. It's funny to watch.

My fearless little boy did not even flinch...he marched right up to the horse to pet him.

Easter!

We had a wonderful Easter weekend and hope you did too! Samuel's Pup Pup came in town for a visit and we enjoyed his company as always. The weather was great so we spent time taking walks, visiting parks and eating outside. We had several games of hide-n-seek (Samuel went to the same corner on the porch to "hide" each time) and Pups taught Samuel to say "toe" - now he loves to touch toes and tell you what they are. The boys played golf Friday and Saturday then enjoyed watching the Masters throughout the weekend. Samuel had a great time digging into his Easter basket before we headed to the early service at church. Here are some pictures below....

Samuel's first glance at his Easter loot - all smiles...
"Okay, time to get serious, what did this big bunny leave me anyway?"

This was his first order of business - eat a peep!

A very happy little boy posing for the camera.

Preppy boy with his peep!!

Look at Samuel's face - he wanted that peep!


How can you not share when Pup Pup puts on bunny ears - these two were fast friends! Samuel even got an Easter basket from Pups and Mum mum with lots of cool new clothes including his Easter outfit- thanks guys!!

Spring is in Air!!

We have LOVED the beautiful weather sprinkled in between the cold days lately. Every chance possible we head outside to soak it all in. Our little guy has a lot of energy and loves the park, so we end up there several times a week and have lots of playdates. Here are a few pics with captions to fill you in on our last few weeks....

I couldn't wait to give Samuel his Easter basket so we could hunt Easter eggs with the neighbors! Here Samuel is checking it out for the first time (he loves to point to it and say "car-car")...

Egg hunting pro in the making...

We bought Samuel a wagon and the kiddos flocked to our yard to take turns looping around the block in it. Below, Samuel and Chance gear up for a ride...they even have a nifty cup holder for their sippy cups - what a life!Yesterday, we had a visit from Mimi & Papa to deliver Easter surprises....Samuel loved having Papa read some of his new books to him...

One final cuddle to say goodbye! Definitely a twinkle in those baby blues- total sweetness and all boy:)!

We wish everyone a blessed Easter!!