Merry Rx-mas

It was the cutest thing I caught in the monitor this morning! Sammie picked up her Baby, hugged her, threw her down and patted her bottom. I thought about videoing it, but I was more than half asleep. Once I got her out of her crib, she was so alert and intelligent, as always. She pointed out all of her parts when I asked where: hair, eyes, nose, hand, feet and even teeth. The funny thing about "feet" is that I always kiss her feet, so when I asked where she lifted them up and gave a smooch- ha ha ha!
Before turning on the Christmas tree lights, I asked her if she wanted Mommy to turn on the lights and she gave a huge head nod. It was awesome!!
She also said "Baby" which kind of sounds like Ba-Ba (bottle) but there is a slight difference.

This evening we celebrated Christmas with the Pharmacy at Kathy's house. Although it was late, Sammie found so much energy and looked for things to get in to. She loved playing with Ella petting a ceramic kitty cat by the front door and ripping open presents. Mrs. Kathy even got Sammie her very own Elmo singing stocking.

Hugs and Kisses Ella

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree...

Rub A Dub

Poor Cousin Naters is sick and we are hoping he gets better soon and that Sammie hasn't caught whatever it is. Luckily, no signs of anything but a runny nose and cutting teeth. Poor thing was up again at 3am and took a looooong nap- we had to wake her up because it was getting way passed lunch time. She was in a strange mood today: clingy, yet still wild and cool and I love when she wants to be held.
She was so funny in the bath. She's figured out that if you push on the toilet handle something happens, so I don't let her flush. Last thing we need is her to start flushing things! She also tried climbing out of the tub with a bucket on her head. All her doing! What a silly girl!

Hmm... flush!?

Rub-a-dub-dub Sammie's climbin' out the tub!

We tried taking her picture for our Christmas card today, but things didn't go so well. She was all over the place and was getting annoyed at us. Guess we'll have to try again tomorrow, but I sure am cutting it close seeing as I am making them!

A slight preview

Saints Snowman

Need I say more?

Happy Cousins :0)

Gourmet Eater

Daddy fixes the most delicious meals for us! I enjoyed it so much that I rubbed it all over my face and hair! xoxo, Sammie

Sammie and her spinach alfredo facial :)

Mommy loves when Sammie is in a good mood when she gets home from work!

Jingle (Today I am 14 Months)

Aunt Trish sent Samantha a cute story book and puppy dog named "Jingle". When you read the story the dog comes to life and barks at key phrases. Sammie loved Jingle when she saw him, but wasn't quite sure what to do when he started barking. She just doesn't get it yet... but when she does, she'll be in love with him!
Thank you Aunt Trish!

"Jingle loves to sing"

Twinkle*Twinkle

We decorated the Christmas tree last night so Sammie got to watch it light up this morning. She just stood there and looked at it, then she sat in my lap and we stared at it some more.
Since it was a yucky day, Daddy and Sammie stayed in and Grandma came to visit. Daddy sure had his hands full because when I got home, the tree was a mess and the kitchen table was full of ornaments! And I thought Ali was going to be our problem!

Facebook post of the day- 
"Thinks having decorations only on the top half of the tree is awkward but necessary. Coming home to 10 ornaments on the kitchen table (1 broken), thrown around tree skirt, and pine needles all over explains it all!"

Ooooo's and Ahhhhh's

Riding a no horse sleigh.

Tunnel Vision

Samantha loves crawling through her tunnel and chasing Ali. It was a good laugh because we haven't had it out in months.

Star Light. Star Bright.

We had brunch this morning with Mike, Lori and Nate since they are going to Indiana for the holidays. Sammie had fun playing at the kids' play table and more fun opening up presents. This was her first time opening up Christmas presents by herself.

What, Mama, just rip right here?

One of Santa's elves got Sammie a new pair of cute slippers, but the elf couldn't wait until Christmas to give them to her, so She dropped them off today for Sammie to wear... What? her feet were cold.

Hrmm... What were Maggie and I doing?

 Daddy and I picked out our Christmas tree this evening and although I thought Sammie would have a lot of input, she was more interested in potting soil and the Lowe's cart. I can't wait until she sees it all lit up and decorated! If only Sammie could be our Angel tree topper.

Come see. What about that one, Daddy?

 

Hello?! Ali? The tree's on the roof. Get the  lights, we're on our way.

Star Light!

Elllllephant

Well. Well. Well. Samantha seems back to her good ol' self again! Thank goodness for that! We are happy that she is not suffering from an ear infection and assume it was just her teeth bothering her.
Sammie and I went Christmas shopping with our friends and came home for a nap, then Mommy went out to finish up a little more. Daddy called with some horrible news, which sounded worse than it actually was (I think). Sammie had climbed on her little rocking chair which was pushed towards the tv and she fell onto the corner of the tv stand bumping her head. Daddy said she screamed, but didn't do much crying, but once he calmed her down he saw that the scratch on her head was bleeding. What a trooper.

Samantha has learned how to say "elephant" (her own way) and it is too funny when she sticks her tongue out!

Head First

Friday, December 9, 2011

Sammie went to the playground with Grandma, Grandpa, Cousin Naters and Ms. Mary, too. She went down the slide all by herself and head first nonetheless! I wish I would have seen that!

Sams likes to try and do tumbles at home.

Mommy and Daddy went out for a Christmas party and the Grans watched Samantha. She was so sweet putting all her baby dolls in Grandpa's lap.

Welcome Baby Elle! Congratulations Rebecca, Jeff and Big Brother Noah!