Happy bday Grandpa Joe

Sam's 3rd bday

Pics of Sam

Riding his new bike. He still isn't heavy enough to push the pedals. I did most of the pushing while he said, faster mommy. Who needs the gym when you have a two and half year old!

Daddy's day

Sam and I went outside Sunday morning and painted a picture for Daddy. I was hoping ot paint my own picture, but like most of the time Sam wants what mommy has. So, I we ended up painting together. It was a nice day even though Jake had to do school work.

Thomas the Train

Growing up

Facebook has deterred me from blogging in the past months. I need to catch up and start documenting the wonderful experiences of being a mama. Sam is getting so big and changing every day. We now can have conversations and to think he was barely understandable a few months ago. He is so fun and we are enjoying every moment, even the ones that are so fun. He started a new school today with his new haircut. There weren't any tears shed and when I checked up on him, they said he was doing great. Change is so hard and I am learning through being a mom that it happens more and more. I am working on being open to change without fear. So not me:) His needs are far more important than my fear of change. This new school is amazing and I am so grateful that we are able to take him there. We live in Boise and I work in Eagle, so I decided to put him in a school near me. It has worked out great, and I am optimistic that Real Estate will pick up and I continue to work here in Eagle.

Sam loves playing in our bed!

Christmas Tree Day

Sunday was Christmas Tree Day. This was Sam's first time with his heavy duty jacket. He loved the snow and wanted to run through every tree aisle. I took him back to the car after 15 minutes, just too cold.

Little Gym

Saturday is The Little Gym day. Grandma Saundra came with us. The pictures didn't come out very well due to all the bright colors in the room. Sam's loves ball and bubble time.

November pics

Sam loves Guitar hero. He would rather watch Jacob play. He dances while Dad plays

I love this picture. These were the only pics I took from Thanksgiving. Grandma Saundra gave him a cookie and it was all over his hands and face.

Long time

So, I haven't been keeping up my posts. Life can get so busy. We have had our bouts with sickness that is for sure. Sam has been so much fun, even when he isn't so happy. He usually gets upset for two reasons-1. He is overtired 2. He hates putting on a jacket. We had our first BIG snow here yesterday, it has already melted. When I arrived at work the ground was covered and went I left it was as if snow was never there. Jacob makes fun of me because I hate driving in the snow and ice. I know that my car is 4 wheel drive and my new car has a traction button, but I feel so much safer in his Expedition with AWD.

Sam has been talking more and more and surprising us everyday with how smart he is. He says BYE BYE to everything., so much that one of his friends in daycare is now copying him. Bye Bye, bed, Bye Bye toothrush, Bye Bye cup. It is very cute and is a great way to trastition into what is next, even bedtime. "Night Night Daddy, bye bye toys." We are so grateful for our family and are thinking positive with the new year coming.

Real Estate has been challanging. I am grateful to work for an agent with such optimism, care and knowledge. We make a great team and are looking forward to helping more people realize their dreams. I wasn't sure if I would still be in the industry, but Doug is confident that, this too shall pass. I have been fortunate enough to meet some amazing clients that have become friends. It is an amazing feeling to help others and to truly look out for their best interest.

I will write soon. Enjoy the pictures. Doug and I had a client/family and friends appreciation Christmas Party over the weekend. Doug managed to get Sam to smile at the camera and sit for more than a minute. Victory.