Sam Everett

This Blog Has Moved

2011-02-12T13:38:00.002-06:00

New year. New blog. Plus with the upcoming changes to the family, not fair for Sam to have a blog all to himself. He's going to have to learn to share the spotlight a bit in a few months. So follow us at nottafarm.wordpress.com. And don't worry. All these older posts have been imported to the new one, so there's still lots of baby Sam to entertain.

Yeah, I know.

2010-08-30T21:23:00.003-05:00

Ok, so the blog has been completely abandoned this summer. Sorry about that. A certain three-year-old little boy is quite demanding of my time, but I promise to make a fresh start and do better ... starting soon. I'll search through my photos and find some good ones to share. Ash and I just converted Sam's toddler bed into a full-size bed. I'll have lots to show you from that. Just hang with me a little longer.

Gifts from Sam

2010-05-10T21:12:00.002-05:00

For my birthday, Sam bought me a princess crown. He really wanted to get me a matching princess gown, but couldn't quite find what he was looking for while shopping at Wal-Mart with his daddy. And he made us the necklaces that you see us wearing in the photo. I now have to wear both the crown and necklace while playing outside.

NottaFarm Picnic

2010-05-10T21:07:00.001-05:00

Some photos from a recent picnic here at NottaFarm. Sam and I drove the mule over into the lot and found a perfect spot to enjoy a little outdoor lunch.

I know. I know.

2010-05-10T21:05:00.002-05:00

Yeah, it's been a while. Life with a three-year-old is a little chaotic and incredibly busy. So let me sort through these photos and I'll see what I've got to show you.

Birthday Invites

2010-03-21T21:30:00.001-05:00

Be sure to check your mail this week. Birthday invites coming soon!

Baseball, Sam Style

2010-03-21T21:26:00.001-05:00

The balls:

The bat:

Dinner, Sam Style

2010-03-21T21:09:00.003-05:00

I don't even remember when this first started, but now this is how Sam wants to do dinner most nights - by candlelight.

Morning, Sam Style

2010-03-21T20:58:00.005-05:00

This is how he woke me up:

Yes, he carried his drums (from the den) to our room to play a song to wake me up.

Then time for a little stacking:

And measuring:

And finally, singing of "Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes":

Save the Date

2010-02-23T10:14:00.003-06:00

Saturday, April 3rd will be the big party day as this little cutie turns 3! Celebration details to follow later.

Dinnertime Story

2010-02-02T18:38:00.002-06:00

As Sam and I were eating dinner tonight, he told me the following story. (And yes, I took notes. I could tell it was going to get interesting!)

Sam, Momma, Daddy, Grand and Granddaddy are going to ride on a bear's back to the jungle. Eli (friend from school) has to stay home because he's eating dinner. We're going to see some paw prints and get a giraffe, zebra, beaver, lizard, duck, log, dog, monkey and gorilla to bring home. We're also going to see a baby in a basket and Mowgli playing with monkeys (all inspired by the movie, The Jungle Book). The baby will come home with us, but not Mowgli. In addition, we'll see Max, who is nice, and the Wild Things, who are not nice, all from the book Where the Wild Things Are, and Randall, Mike and Sully, all from the movie Monsters Inc. It will be raining in the jungle. We'll sing "Bare Necessities." We'll sleep in tents (everyone in a purple tent, except for Daddy who gets a red tent.) Then we'll come home. The end. Wow.

The Sam Train

2010-01-27T21:41:00.003-06:00

Check out Sam's train he built with his cars last night while I cooked dinner. By this morning, it stretched from the kitchen to the dining room table. The caboose was his Lightning McQueen suitcase. I love the imagination he used for this, but seriously, that's an incredible amount of cars! Pretty sure I'll be living in the cottage before long.

Happy Birthday Lola & Miller

2010-01-27T21:37:00.003-06:00

The puppies turned 5 years old last week. To celebrate, Sam and I fixed them some special doggie birthday treats - Milkbones covered in peanut butter and sprinkles. Not sure if they ate them, but Sam certainly devoured his share of sprinkles.

Dr. Sam

2010-01-27T21:16:00.003-06:00

Look! Look! Sam actually wore a costume one day while playing at home. There may be hope for Halloween this year after all! Yeah!

Looking cute in his doctor's scrubs

And now in his doctor's coat with his doctor's tools

Mickey was hurting and needed to be fixed.

No doctor's visit is complete without the kiss to feel better.

Good News!

2010-01-17T15:11:00.003-06:00

Kodak Gallery has NOT done away with grandsboy just yet, so we'll keep on using it for as long as possible. That being said, DISNEY photos are now on there!

Check them out at www.kodakgallery.com/grandsboy

Sorry but they are in completely random order. Hope you enjoy!

2010-01-11T20:21:00.003-06:00

New stuff coming soon, I promise. Just hang with me a little longer ...
(Above picture from Disney Hollywood Studios as we were waiting in line to see the Monsters, Mike & Sully. So much fun! Many more pics to share soon!)

Christmas Wish Lists

2009-11-18T06:47:00.008-06:00

For those who are interested, I've started Sam a Christmas Wish List on Toys R Us and Target's websites. You can search for it by his name under the Wish List heading (different from Gift Registries). These are just some fun things I found when playing online, trying to decide what Ash and I are getting him (still not sure yet). We haven't actually gone to any of the stores yet to look, so there may be more fun stuff I don't know about yet.

As of right now, Sam is into dinosaurs, monsters and small figurines (Mickey, Minnie, Manny, Mr Lopart, Kelly, Cookie Monster, Elmo & Super Grover take a bath with him at night and sleep with him). He has one game, Goodnight Moon, and absolutely loves it. That's why I picked out quite a few at Target. Plus, we're about to be stuck inside for several months. He is also loving the alphabet. He plays with his ABC puzzle every day continuously, so I picked out the corresponding number puzzle at Target too.

Sam is ALWAYS telling me he needs to go to work, Wal-Mart and the grocery store hence the cash register, shopping cart and play food. Another top favorite right now is the Wedgits building set. He received a small 15 piece set last year. I picked out a larger set at Target because he just loves building things with these.

Ok, so there's some ideas if you need them. Happy shopping!

Grandsboy Web Site

2009-11-17T19:28:00.003-06:00

Kodak Gallery has made some changes, and they've done away with our grandsboy site where I uploaded photos. Not sure what I'll use now, but I'll let you know once I decide. Sorry!

Halloween Costume

2009-11-17T19:21:00.003-06:00

Ok, so here's the closest we got to Sam dressing up for Halloween. Note, these pictures were taken at least a week after Halloween. Oh well ... maybe next year! (The costume is Woody, the cowboy from Toy Story.)

6:30 am Conversation

2009-11-12T07:24:00.002-06:00

Scene: Sam's fussy, in his bed, begging to go outside. Again, it's 6:30 am and cold outside.

Sam: I need shoes, socks and raincoat. Go outside.
Me: Sam, it's cold outside. We're not going out right now.
Sam: screaming, crying, mad
Me: No
Sam: YES!
Me: Sam, you don't argue with me when I tell you "No."
Sam: Mom, that's ridiculous!
Me: SAM!
(inner monologue: speechless, laughing and rather impressed with his use of the word)

Amazing Acres

2009-10-19T21:11:00.003-05:00

My friend Corrie invited us to Amazing Acres, a local pumpkin patch. Sam had such a great time playing with her daughter, Kayli, and Katie's son, Tripp. There was quite a lot to see and do, including:

Cow Ride

Lots of animals, including the pigs
Sam was excited when he spotted them. "Them so cute!"

Duck Races

Lots more pictures will be on grandsboy soon.

Kindermusik

2009-10-19T21:05:00.002-05:00

Here's some recent shots of Kindermusik fun at Mrs. Jane's house.

You can check out Mrs. Jane's web site at www.photobucket.com/mrsjane
I'm photographing and videoing the classes for her and posting everything on here. Sam is in the "Our Time" class. Enjoy!

Outdoor Fun

2009-10-19T20:59:00.003-05:00

More pics to follow on grandsboy soon!

Sad Dream

2009-10-19T20:58:00.001-05:00

A week or so ago, Sam woke up during the night after a bad dream. When I went to check on him, he wasn't really crying, just mad. He wouldn't even talk to me. The next morning I asked him about it. He told me he had a dream that Lightning McQueen (from the movie Cars) was a baby and was broken, and that it made him sad. Sam is STILL talking about this dream, about how it made him sad and he cried. It's the first dream that's really left an impression on him. Odd ...

Dr. Sam, Dr. Daddy & Dr. Momma

2009-10-19T20:56:00.000-05:00

Sam is loving his doctor tools, so we are constantly fixing one another in this house. He knows exactly which tools he wants to use, and which ones we should use. And don't even try to use them incorrectly (or pretend they can serve another purpose.) Oh no! There's no room for error - or imagination - in Dr. Sam's office.

If You're Happy & You Know It

2009-09-10T10:33:00.001-05:00

I had no idea he even knew this song until we started singing it in Kindermusik class. What else does he know that I haven't thought to ask him?

If You're Happy & You Know It from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Itsy Bitsy Spider

2009-09-10T10:32:00.001-05:00

A little shower serenade for you. Sorry, the battery died before he could sing his ABCs. Still trying to get that one recorded.

Itsy Bitsy Spider from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

The Fair

2009-09-10T09:29:00.003-05:00

We took Sam to the White County Fair the other night, and this kid was unstoppable! He rode everything he possibly could at least twice.

He has absolutely no fear, as you can see in this photo. I couldn't watch as he climbed all the way up.

And of course, he loved driving the cars and trucks. More pictures on grandsboy. Enjoy!

Chattanooga's Creative Discovery

2009-09-09T20:41:00.007-05:00

In August, Ash and I took Sam to the Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga. Fantastic outing! It's a wonderful hands-on museum for kids. Lots more pictures on grandsboy. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday NottaFarm

2009-09-09T20:26:00.003-05:00

We celebrated NottaFarm's 5th birthday last week. Sam helped me make cupcakes to help commemorate the big event.

He did a fantastic job adding the sprinkles. Lots and lots of sprinkles. Everywhere. On the cupcakes, on the floor, in his mouth. Everywhere.

Take note of the monkey on the top cupcake. Recognize it? That's from his birthday cupcakes I made for school. When he heard what I was making, he immediately went looking for this monkey to put on the cupcake. He definitely has his father's memory!

1st Day of School

2009-09-09T20:13:00.003-05:00

Sam started a new Mother's Day Out program in August. So far, so good. His teachers keep telling us he's the best one in the class, and he seems to be loving it. Of course, he's the only boy in the class with seven little girls. How can he not be happy? Apparently one day last week, he told his teachers exactly what songs he wanted to sing and became upset when they skipped "Itsy Bitsy Spider." That amused his teachers. They have no idea what they are in for!

Washing Daddy's Truck

2009-09-09T20:01:00.002-05:00

Sam loves to help Daddy wash the truck. And, of course, now we have to wash Sam's car too, using all Daddy's special car wash tools.

2009-08-18T07:22:00.001-05:00

Nothing says "Good Morning" like a little Randy Travis, two-year-old style.

bones from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

We are now a pacifier-free house!

2009-08-17T21:03:00.003-05:00

Sam threw away his last and final pacifier on Thursday. We are DONE with them! Victory!

The Amazing Flying Sam

2009-08-17T20:56:00.001-05:00

2009-08-06T15:44:00.002-05:00

New beach pictures on grandsboy. Enjoy!

Kiddie Pool Fun

2009-08-04T22:09:00.001-05:00

My Little Helper

2009-08-04T22:06:00.001-05:00

2009-08-04T22:03:00.001-05:00

Two-Year-Old + Shaving Cream + Food Coloring =

Good Morning

2009-08-04T21:51:00.002-05:00

While enjoying my first cup of coffee the other morning, Sam told me he was "working" while in the kitchen. I just replied, "Mmm hmm. That's nice baby." When I returned for my second cup of coffee, this is what I found.

He emptied EVERYTHING out of his cabinet into the sink. Every cup, plate, bowl, lid, etc. He told me they all needed to be washed. Arrgh ...

Boat Ride

2009-08-04T21:45:00.003-05:00

We finally got to take the boat out for a little cruise several weeks ago. Sam enjoyed the ride and swimming in the lake. I never expected him to get in the water but he went right for it!

2009-08-04T21:34:00.003-05:00

The scene:
Sam has a meltdown over something (who can keep up at this point?!?) I send him to his room. This is what I find when I go to check on him. Tear-stained face, Mickey Mouse ears and the digital clock. I cracked up.

New Beach Pictures Coming Soon!

2009-08-04T21:30:00.003-05:00

We just returned from a fun trip to Florida with our friends Mindy, Emma & Grant. I'll have lots of pictures uploaded soon. Just hang with me.

Swimming Montage

2009-06-30T12:46:00.002-05:00

swimming from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Swim Baby

2009-06-30T12:42:00.002-05:00

While waiting for his turn, Sam decided to teach the baby doll to swim. He kept telling her to do her shovels and kick her feet. When he hugs her, he exclaims "You did it baby!" Adorable!

baby swim from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Happy Father's Day song

2009-06-30T12:38:00.003-05:00

Here's a little video of Sam playing his "piano" and singing the Happy Father's Day song. I missed the very beginning where he actually sings "Happy Father's Day" but you can hear the rest of the song. You'll hear him say something about Nana doesn't have one, Mommma doesn't have one, Sam doesn't have one. Apparently this was more of a blues rendition of the song, talking about all those who don't get presents on this day. Only a kid ...

father's day song from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Happy Daddy's Day

2009-06-30T12:24:00.003-05:00

We celebrated a wonderful Father's Day here at NottaFarm. Sam especially loved the card he gave Ash, which featured the "boy and bear" on the front and sang "I want to be like you" all from The Jungle Book.

daddy's card from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Crafty Day

2009-06-30T12:16:00.005-05:00

Sam and I had a little crafting fun the other day.

Check out his shirt he made to wear on July 4th.

He kept wanting to add "More stars! More stars, mom!"(And yes, I'm "mom" now, no longer "momma" or "mommy." Nice.)

And then we made some rice krispie treats. Sam picked out the shapes he wanted to make. In case you can't tell, there's a dinosaur, duck, star, flower and fish. He especially liked icing them.

NottaFarm Outdoor Fun

2009-06-30T12:12:00.002-05:00

This kid loves to play outside, and he loves to be naked. Combine the two, and you're in for a BIG time! More pics from our outdoor fun on grandsboy.

Swimming Lessons

2009-06-29T21:20:00.005-05:00

Sam just completed his second year of swimming lessons. Mrs. Katy taught him this year, and he did great. These are some photos from the last day of class. I'll have videos soon. Lots more pictures on grandsboy.

Grand & Granddaddy's 25th Anniversary

2009-06-29T21:15:00.003-05:00

New pictures on grandsboy from Grand and Granddaddy's 25th wedding anniversary over Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy!

We're back up and running!

2009-06-29T20:47:00.004-05:00

The computer is fixed and the camera has been replaced, so blog updates will now resume. I'm working on videos and posting lots of pics to grandsboy, so check back soon. Good stuff coming.

2009-06-23T21:02:00.002-05:00

Ok, so we've had a brief hiatus from blog updates due to a broken camera and computer, but we're slowly getting things back. Stay tuned. I should have some new photos and videos soon.

2009-05-20T12:25:00.001-05:00

daddy gorilla from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Dr. Sam

2009-05-20T07:54:00.001-05:00

Dr Sam had to get his special light to fix Daddy's toe.

And no exam would be complete without the kiss.

The Artist at Work

2009-05-20T07:47:00.001-05:00

The artist from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Sam the Handyman

2009-05-20T07:44:00.001-05:00

So we just got around to putting together the firepit Poppa and Nana bought us for Christmas. Guess who was a huge help!

firepit from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Kindermusik

2009-05-20T07:37:00.003-05:00

We've finished our first course of Kindermusik with Mrs. Jane, and I can't say enough great things about it. We loved it! Here's a few photos from our last class.

Playing the resonator bars with Mrs. Jane

Storytime

Being a butterfly

And a little Kindermusik concert to complete the experience. Please note how everyone else is sitting down. Not our Sam. He's the bandleader.

kindermusik from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Car wash fun with Poppa & Daddy

2009-05-20T07:33:00.000-05:00

carwash from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Cowboy Sam

2009-05-20T07:17:00.004-05:00

giddy up from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Playground Fun Pics

2009-05-19T21:15:00.006-05:00

New pics on grandsboy from our recent adventures at Findlay's playground. I'll post videos from the excursion tomorrow. Enjoy!

Baby & The Beast

2009-05-19T20:32:00.002-05:00

Go Hunters

2009-05-13T06:54:00.001-05:00

Go Hunters! from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

First Baseball Game

2009-05-12T21:17:00.004-05:00

Ash and I took Sam to his first baseball game tonight. Hunter Funeral Home sponsors a little league team, and we thought it'd be a great time for them to meet the little mascot. Sam loved it! He was slightly overwhelmed at first but quickly warmed up to all the action. The team clapped for Sam and called him "Sammy" when they saw his jersey. He then clapped for them as they took the field. When he saw them playing, he said "Sam play this." That game me a glimpse of our not-too-distant future. I'll have video of Sam cheering on the team tomorrow, so be sure to check back.

Bare Necessities

2009-04-21T13:07:00.003-05:00

This video is about a month old, but it's still adorable. He can now sing this song (from Jungle Book) much better. He's also added the monkey and snake songs to his repertoire.

Bare Necessities from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Horse Ride

2009-04-21T07:41:00.001-05:00

Sam engineered this one completely on his own. He took the cushion off the chair, carried the horse across the room, put it in the chair, and climbed up on top of it. Hilarious!

Horse from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

2009-04-21T07:38:00.004-05:00

This video is a few weeks old. We'd just put up the plastic on the carport in preparation for Sam's birthday party. He was having a ball running around, and around, and around, the carport.

Untitled from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

2009-04-21T07:38:00.002-05:00

Horn from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Playground Fun

2009-04-20T21:45:00.004-05:00

Sam and I had a little outdoor fun at Cassville School's playground Saturday. He loved it.

When he saw the turtle, Sam yelled "Dude!" Finding Nemo is a favorite movie right now.Watch the sea turtle part and you'll understand.

Check out that blond hair!

He told me he was working on the computer at his desk.

Easter Bunny Visits NottaFarm

2009-04-20T21:31:00.006-05:00

The Easter Bunny surprised Sam with a fun little basket on Easter morning. A few of his new goodies:

A monkey George tea set, although we call it a coffee set. He likes to give his stuffed animal friends drinks of coffee.

And a horn. Huge hit! I'll have video of this soon.

Yes, that's the dogs' water bowl. Nice.

2009-04-20T21:20:00.001-05:00

Helping Daddy

2009-04-20T21:06:00.001-05:00

It wasn't really cold enough for the hat. Sam just insisted on wearing it and the raincoat.

Birthday Pics

2009-04-09T21:26:00.002-05:00

There are now more birthday pictures on grandsboy than you could ever hope for. I've uploaded all the photos from the photographer, and you can order directly from the Kodak Gallery web site. So go to www.kodakgallery.com/grandsboy and enjoy!

Sam's 2nd Birthday

2009-04-07T07:05:00.003-05:00

There's a few photos on grandsboy from Sam's birthday party. The photographer (hopefully) got lots of great pics; these are just a few Ash and I shot. Enjoy!

Birthday Cupcakes for School

2009-04-02T21:13:00.000-05:00

Maraca Fun

2009-04-02T16:41:00.001-05:00

Untitled from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Kindermusik Birthday Party

2009-04-02T16:27:00.007-05:00

Sam and I took some goody bags to his friends at Kindermusik this week. It was a fun way to get the birthday celebrations started. Well, except for the fact that he was in a terrible mood and didn't want to participate in class in any way. Oh well ... The goody bag included a set of maracas for each child. I'll have some video of the maraca playtime in a little while. Enjoy!

Getting ready to leave for class.

Wow, look at that face. He usually does enjoy the class. Really.

The maracas kind of got him out of his funk.

And here's a picture from the Kindermusik concert a few weeks ago.

2009-03-31T21:31:00.002-05:00

This little cutie is about to turn two in just a few short days. So let's all get excited and enjoy the week full of birthday festivities!

You have all our love.

2009-03-26T15:04:00.003-05:00

Sunday Family Fun Day

2009-03-22T21:25:00.003-05:00

We took Sam to Burgess Falls today for a fun little picnic playdate. We grilled hot dogs, played on the swings and the playground, and even went on a little hike. We didn't make it all the way to the falls, but we got to see some pretty scenery along the way.

Kindermusik Concert

2009-03-22T21:13:00.002-05:00

Mrs. Jane hosted an outdoor concert at her house last week after we finished our Kindermusik class. She had a lady from TN Tech come and play the harp for all the kids. It was a beautiful day to have a picnic lunch and enjoy some soothing music outside. Well it would have been soothing, except for the fact that Sam didn't care to sit still, eat or be quite during the entire concert. Good times. He did have fun when he got the chance to play the harp. And he almost got his picture in the Cookeville newspaper playing the harp, but they chose a shot of some other kids playing instead. Oh well ...

This is Mrs. Jane. Sam loves her. The only way he'd be quiet during the concert was to sit in Mrs. Jane's lap and eat his lunch.

Disney Live

2009-03-22T20:56:00.003-05:00

Several weeks ago, we got the opportunity to see Disney Live in Nashville. The whole gang was there - Little Einsteins, Pooh, Tigger, Darby, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and yes, Manny and the Tools! Sam had a most wonderful time. At the end of the show, they let the kids come up front and dance in front of the stage. Note I said the FRONT of the stage; Sam didn't understand that we couldn't get ON the stage. One of the workers had to pull him off the steps as he tried to rush the stage to get to Mickey Mouse. There was a slight meltdown after that, but all in all, he had a blast!

Thank you Grand and Granddaddy for the tickets!

Spring Break

2009-03-11T18:18:00.004-05:00

We took a spring break trip to the little blue house last week. There's lots more pics on grandsboy, so enjoy!

Fun time in Sam's Room

2009-02-16T21:04:00.003-06:00

sam's room from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

2009-02-16T20:36:00.002-06:00

And now, a little after-dinner song and dance.

dinner dance from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Art of Eating Pizza

2009-02-16T20:26:00.004-06:00

Ok, so this is what it looks like when Daddy is in charge of dinner.

pizza from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Roly Poly

2009-02-16T20:22:00.002-06:00

Roly Poly from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Valentine's Hat

2009-02-16T20:00:00.004-06:00

Check out the hat Grand and Granddaddy got Sam for Valentine's Day. Nice.

Loving Grand's Glasses

2009-02-16T19:43:00.003-06:00

Zoo Pics

2009-02-16T15:55:00.003-06:00

Pictures from our trip to the Knoxville Zoo are now on grandsboy. Check them out!

The Zoo

2009-02-16T14:38:00.004-06:00

Since the weather was so nice last Monday, we decided to take Sam to the Knoxville Zoo for the day. We had such a great time. He got to see all sorts of animals, including a 7-month-old baby chimp named George. Precious! Here's some video from part of our day. I'll have photos on grandsboy soon.

Zoo from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

After-bath fun

2009-02-16T14:37:00.004-06:00

Untitled from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

4:30 in the A.M.

2009-02-16T14:12:00.002-06:00

Are you freaking kidding me?!?

Untitled from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Kitchen Concert

2009-02-16T13:42:00.003-06:00

This occurred after only one Kindermusik class. Imagine what he'll be like after 15 weeks of class!

Concert from amber Dicus on Vimeo.

Save the Date

2009-02-03T07:56:00.002-06:00

Just a quick note to our friends and family. Sam's 2nd Birthday Party will be held at NottaFarm on the afternoon of Sunday, April 5th. More details and invites to follow later, but go ahead and mark it on your calendar!

Busy Day Outside

2009-02-01T15:05:00.006-06:00

Sam had such a busy day outside this morning. He had to:

Play on the playset

Give the dogs some sticks

Play golf

And dig with a shovel (which is really an oar Ash found at the end of our driveway)

Reading Glasses

2009-02-01T15:01:00.003-06:00

Sam insisted on having his "reading" glasses this morning while reading his books. He's seen his grandparents and great-grandparents put on their glasses before reading to him, so he thinks he has to have them as well.

Living Room Picnic

2009-01-31T20:52:00.002-06:00

Sam and I decided to have a picnic on Wednesday while it was snowing, and we were stuck inside. Sam invited some of his favorite guests to join us, and I had to take pictures of them. (He would tell me who to take a picture of, and then look at it on my camera before moving on to the next guest.) We've now had a picnic in the living room every day since that original one. He loved it!

2009-01-31T20:20:00.003-06:00

Here's Sam telling me he's ready "to go to work in Granddaddy's truck." Note he has his grocery bag and keys in hand. He was quite serious.

And Manny had to go to work too.

Kitchen Chores

2009-01-25T09:57:00.002-06:00

A little video of Sam helping us unload the dishwasher the other morning. Ash apologizes for shooting it the wrong way. Sorry!

Untitled from amber Dicus on Vimeo.