Happy (Joe T's) Birthday CoCo!

Happy Birthday CoCo! We loved celebrating with you at Joe T's this weekend, and Sam loved his first Joe's outing and being with the fam. We love you!

A visit from the Mortons

Uncle Rusty and Laurel came all the way from Boston to see Sam and be at his baptism. He loved being with them and snuggling and hopes they come back soon (preferably to stay permanently)!

Sam's Baptism

Sam was baptized this weekend and what a wonderful day it was! Wyatt's Cistercian classmate, Father Augustine performed the baptism and Sam was surrounded by family and friends to witness the wonderful occasion. After the baptism we had brunch at our house. Sam is blessed to be so loved! Here are a few pictures from the day!

Sam wore the christening gown and cap first worn by my Aunt Lori and worn by all of the children in our family since then.

With his Godparents, CoCo and Uncle Rusty

The Cook and Winkelmann families

The Maxwell family

The Roberts family

Sam with some of the Hawks class of '00 and Father Julius

Great friends who came to witness and celebrate with us

A little baptism love from his cousins

3 Months Old!

Sam is 3 months old today! Where has the time gone?! He's growing up so much. He "talks" to us constantly - who knew you could have a whole conversation by only saying "ohh" and "ahh"? - and he's starting to really bat at his hanging friends and grab on to toys. He's a good sleeper and a happy baby, though he wasn't too happy to be posing for these pictures!

...and, we're done.

Sunday Fun Day

Sunday afternoons are the best...especially watching Sam and Wyatt play. After church and a walk at the Arboretum, Sam was having a ball with his Dad. We just love to see him smile!

The Daily Duel

Alright fellas, which one of you wants a piece of me today...

So you're feeling lucky Mr. Turtle Head...

I'm coming for ya...

Gotcha!

Christmas Joy!

What a great first Christmas as a family of 3! We celebrated in Dallas and in Brenham and Sam was showered with Christmas love from the whole family...Santa too!

Christmas Eve at the Pedersons

The Maxwell Men

So excited on Christmas morning! Sam's first Christmas on Chesley Lane.

Dad explaining that Sam must've been a good boy this year.

Happy Birthday Dub

Wyatt turned 30 on December 18th and we celebrated with great friends and merriment. I think he had a good time celebrating the end to his 20s!

Here's looking at you, kid.