Storytime

No parents necessary.

Stethoscope

Uncle Ryan and Aunt Karina were here on Friday and brought a doctor's
bag for Samuel.

Birthday party

Crazy party this morning. Happy 5th birthday, Jed!

7 Months Old and a Glut of Pictures

Aaron likes to play a game where you kiss him through the crib. He thinks it is hilarious.

A good picture of Samuel (pre-haircut) with a smile.

The Samuel tower!

Yes, he got here on his own. 7 Months old and pulling to stand. He tries to do this with EVERYTHING he encounters. Yikes.

One happy kiddo.

Smiling

Looking over at Grandpa.

Lunch

Table service per Samuel.

I'm ready

"I'm going to work" he said, as he prepared to go to work with me last
night. He had his diaper bag packed.

Commentary from the Mama

A few notes on the previous two posts:

On Samuel and a vacuum (this one's for you Great Grandpa Spatz) - I knew that if I bought him a toy vacuum he would not play with it or use it, so we went to BB&Beyond today and bought a real cordless sweeper. As soon as I put it together all he wanted to do was push it around. He kept saying OVER AND OVER AND OVER again, "I'm vacuuming!" So apparently the desire for cleanliness has been passed down through the generations (although it skipped me). And setting a two year old to the floor with a real vacuum is cheaper than a roomba. :)

On Aaron and climbing - I found him this morning standing on top of the hearth climbing up next to the white toy box using the lego boxes. I'm waiting to find him in the sink in the kitchen. This kid is definitely a climber. Crap.

Is he pulling up on stuff?

Yes.

Vacuum

He's been interested in the vacuum so we figured might as well put
that interest to good use.

Just crawling

On a turtle friend.

Just playing

With a turtle friend.

Outside

Since it warmed up today to 32F (and 50 this weekend!) we took
advantage and went outside. Even Aaron, although mostly in spirit
only. The suit he was in was way to big for him and not waterproof so
he was mainly held.

Posing

In the laundry basket.

Wash hands

The man likes to be clean.

Happy Birthday Samuel!

Big number 2. I believe the quote from the party yesterday was "This
balloon is awesome."