Tummy time

I have to be on my tummy how long?

Back time = better than tummy time

Ahhh. I much prefer it on my back. With a whole mess of toys at my disposal. And your complete attention.

Boo

I'm coming. For you.

Not Samuel

Just so people remember that this blog (in theory) is "Machado Family Pics Etc" and not Samuel pics only, I've decided to post some pics of the yard.

Revel in joy.



First, the front of the house. I removed the carpeting from the porch (yes, carpeting - don't ask), as well as the thin metal guardrail around the porch. I think it looks better already. No word yet on any sort of replacement options.

In front of the porch, I finally was able this weekend to get enough plants (both from Roark's and my moms yard) to fill in the whole bed. Our favorite part is the dappled willow in on the left hand side. Seven bucks! Insane.

In the back yard, the garden contains within its chicken wire fencing a cucumber, Roma tomato, green pepper, zucchini, peas, green beans, wild strawberries, and some lettuce. In a 3'x15' area. Hey its my first vegetable garden in 10 years, so I'll figure out next year how much is really supposed to fit in that area.

A longer view of the vegetable garden shows our Eastern Red Bud tree, given to us by our friends in St. Louis when we moved last year. It's doing quite well. In the background is our neighbor's house. Their cat poops in my flower beds.

Ok back to all Samuel, all the time.

The Adventures of Samuel

Grandma Irene got a new puter this week that comes with a great program called Comic Life.

My feet

I've been grabbing my feet as of late. Interesting things, feet.

Whiney Samuel

Samuel has been pretty fussy today. Luckily last weekend's visitors brought a new toy.

When that toy failed (along with most every other toy we own), extreme measures were taken to ensure entertainment.

Opus 1

Con drooloso. For the piano. With Mommy accompaniment.

Long distance visitors

Samuel had a bunch of visitors today. One was Grandpa Claudio, and another was his Great Grandma (she's Vovó - Grandma - to me. To Samuel thats Bisavó). Vovô (notice the different accent - now it means Grandpa) lives in Georgia and Bisavó is here from Natal, Brasil visiting for a couple months. It was great that we could see them both.

Look out ladies.

Everywhere you look. Theres a heart, a hand to hold onto. Everywhere you look ladies.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to mine and Samuel's favorite new mother!

Up and About

Samuel has taken an interest in the world about 2 feet off the ground. Possible video later.

Hail Samuel.

I will wear pants on my head. You will obey me. I am your ruler now.

Laughter

Samuel decided to laugh out loud the other day, enough that I could get it with the camera.

Bathtime

Samuel has come a long way in his baths as well.  He's graduated to the big tub, likes to go swimming on his back at times (with Daddy's help).  He especially enjoys his massage after bathtime, when he gets his lotion put on. 

A far cry from earlier.

On the brink of the 4th month...

As he is today 3 months old, he wanted everyone to see how much he has grown.