We wish you a Merry Christmas !

Just a few of the pics from our exhausting "Christmas card photo session" at home (we've decided those girls at Olan Mills don't get paid enough !)

Are we done yet ???

Happy Birthday, Daddy !

Dad's birthday was this past weekend; Samuel helped him open his gifts and cards (maybe that means Samuel will open his own gifts this Christmas !)

Yesterday, we went to Mark's parents for Christmas dinner with them. In the evening we all went to Opryland Hotel to look at all the lights and decorations. Samuel seemed to enjoy everything (except the "dancing waters" show----the music and the crowd were just too loud for him). He especially liked the giant stuffed animals floating in the balloons.

Checking things out with Dad

Samuel with Dad and his parents

Spring in Winter

As cold as it seems now, we had several record-warm days the week before last and Samuel got to be outside to enjoy them....


Out for a drive

Doesn't he look like he's facing a firing squad !

Checking out what's going on with the dog inside the fence

Checking out the play castle

Peek-a-boo !

Although Mom sat him up there, he was not interested in actually sliding down !

Peek-a-boo again !

Sophie cat decides to play for awhile too

She tolerated Samuel for longer than usual !

Going for a stroll with Sophie

Deep thoughts ?

Finding summer toys to play with