Sammy Pics Over the Past Few months

Ok.  Mr. Sam is no longer a little baby anymore.  He is a BIG baby.  And he is still absolutely fantastic.  Really.  The best baby ever.  So unbelievably happy.  So quick to laugh and smile.  I love it!  We are so blessed with his temperament.  He is so absolutely adorable and he is adored by all of us.

Sam is 8 1/2 months old now.  He has 1 tooth, can sit pretty well, and is a mad crazy army crawler.  He is super fast with it too.  He likes to be in the thick of things with his brother and sisters - when we are reading a book on the ground he is sure to come and play with the pages.  He is not interested if we give him his own book.  If I am on the ground, he has to be on top of me.  He sure doesn't like it if I leave the room without him.  He will eat pretty much anything.  He quite enjoys it.  He is a good sleeper for the most part - though recently he his been waking up around 4.30 for a snacky snacky.  He can go back asleep, but, of course, I cannot. 

I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH SAMURAI!!!

These pics range from 3 months to 7 months old...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jacky Boy

The biggest event this summer for Jack was swim lessons.  HE ROCKED IT!  He can totally swim now - after just 2 weeks.  He felt so proud of himself too.  He was so happy and totally enjoyed it.  That is just how it is with Jack, when he is ready, he is a super fast learner.  The teacher was impressed of how quickly he progressed.  He went from beginner to intermediate.  GO JACK!

 

 

 

 

Jack also started 1st grade this year.  His teacher is Mrs. Morgan. He was stoked about his new shirt because it changed colors in the sun and for some reason the house is clean all of a sudden....


 

 

 

Sage is 4

Once again, I am behind on blogging.  Sage turned 4 way back in July.  This is NOT a reflection of how much I love this girl.  I adore her.  ADORE.

Right now Joel has taken Sage to visit his folks.  Oh my goodness I miss her.  (Joel too, but since I was talking about Sage...)  She has been a joy to talk to on the phone.  You can understand her very well, she is funny and sweet and charming, and oh how I want to kiss her cheek so badly. 

Once again Sage is mature beyond her years.  I cannot believe that Sage just turned 4.  She surely seems old enough to be 5 turning 6. 

*She is tall for her age (90th percentile). 

*She is very very smart. 

*She is the sweetest kindest girl to her little brother and sister.  She loves to hold Sam and to make him laugh.

*She is going to do preschool this year.  She is really excited though she says she is going to be shy.  She is such good company, I am going to miss her so much! I would much rather her be home.  (There really is no one else her age at church that was interested in doing a home-school for preschool like I did for Jack.  Sage and I do things at home together but it is now quite the same without other kids there.) 

*Favorite colors: Purple and Pink

*Favorite church song: I Love to See the Temple; Choose the Right

*When she grows up: Wants to be a doctor or a nurse AND a mom

*Loves: Clothes!!  (Since they've been gone, there has been considerably less laundry.)

*Love Langage: Physical Contact.  She has a lot of affection to give.  In fact, when she is having a hard time, the best thing to do is to cuddle up with her and read her a book.

*Right now the favorite books right now are Richard Scarry books (All the kids are obsessed.  Plus they are cool because they are the exact same books Joel had when he was a kid.)

HAPPY (late) BDAY SAGEBRUSH!!