More Halloween pics

We went to Publix with our friends Jordan and Connor and then went trick-or-treating with another Lucy "Lucy the ladybug" from down the street. It was fun, we got candy, I was VERY excited to see the costumes - "Wow Mama, can I go meet the Flash" "Mama, look there's Batman!"

Pumpkins and Parties

Here are a few pictures of Lucy and me with our pumpkin and at my school party yesterday...


This is my teacher Mrs. Morgan, she is great!

Here is my class

This is my good buddy Zayd

This is my fairy princess sister, she was suposed to be a firedog but kept wanting to put her tutu on over her outfit. Mama just let her be a princess - I told Mama "Lucy's so Toot!"

Quotes

During supper on Tuesday evening -
Samuel: "Mama what is this called?
Mama: "CHILI, it has beans and meat and tomatoes."
Later when mama went to the kitchen to get Lucy some water.
Samuel: "Mama, can I have some more COLD."
Mama: "Do you mean CHILI? Yes, you may have some more."
Samuel: "This is yummy."

What's your style?

Mama has been trying to figure out a way to describe our fashion "style". Some of my friends' families have the "southern" fashion sense, the outdoors-y camo style, the matching look (all members blend well together or match), some are edgy or artsy, some are boutique fashion. While we could be described as some of these (I wear my fair share of camo and John Deere outfits) Mama has decided that as a whole - we would be described as "German". For all of you who have traveled, you know the type - a jumble of prints and colors, not quite on cutting edge and totally comfortably being a little "off" when it comes to fashion. Mama says that's what we are most of the time and that's ok. We have lots of cute outfits but when left to our own vices we drift toward the German in us.

Late Night Gig

Our bedtime routine is the same most nights - Bath, pj's, snack and drink, song time, reading time and prayer. The routine is tweaked some nights but Lucy and I really like the new addition to songtime - INSTRUMENTS. Grandma and Papa gave me instruments for my birthday this summer and we love them. Sometimes we have a marching band down the hallway - Lucy on maracas and me on the triangle - or we play the tambourine and jingle bells while Daddy backs us up on guitar. I've even added drums recently using the plastic container mama uses to hold our instruments. We love these instruments and recommend them for anyone trying to think of a good Christmas/Easter gift for their kiddos.

Bubbles

As you know Lucy likes to blow bubbles and even has a "dry" bubble wand for inside. She also loves little pom poms and busied herself the other day blowing bubbles with the pompoms.

Ready for winter

Thanks Grandma for the new vests!

Thanks Gr

Off to Papa and grandma's

Lucy and I are with Grandma and Papa for a couple of days so that we can go with Papa to the Ag EXPO in Moultrie, GA. This is my 2nd annual trip and Papa loves for me to go with him. Mama says it's kindof like Disney World for farm boys! I'll send pictures.

Boys vs Girls

It's just a simple set of colored stacking blocks BUT it can be anything

Lucy likes to use them to "cook" with and carry in her purse...
I like to use is as a gun!

Quick pit stop

This morning we got ready for school and headed out the door. Mama had all of our bags and cups and the last few bites of breakfast in her hand. Mama strapped Lucy into her seat and left me in the van to put my seatbelt on by myself while she ran inside to get her coffee. When she came back out this is what she saw....
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She was a little surprised that I had hopped out of the car and decided to go to the bathroom on the tree in the front yard. I don't know why it is such a big deal - it is much more convenient than running back inside and peeing. Mama says I need to be careful where I pee...we had a good laugh.

Singing in the Rain

When we got home from school today Mama let us play in the rain. Lots of mud, lots of splashing, lots of singing, and boots - what's not to love?

Rainy Day!

sword fighting - cowboy style

On Tuesday's my neighbor friends - Connor and Jordan - come and play with us after mommy gets home from school. I love to play with them and last Tuesday Jordan and I had a sword fight. My scabbard works well as a sword when two are needed and my sword also doubles well as a horse! Jordan was quite skillful in his sword fighting but I made better sound effects. OH - and Mr. Potato head was a casualty of battle - you can see him lying oh so very still in the midst of the fight. (FYI - no potatoes were harmed in the course of fighting - it is all pretend.)

A bunch of characters

Everyday is an adventure around here. Lucy and I love to pretend and dress up - my cowboy hat (or cowgirl hat) is well loved (thanks again Uncle Pat and Aunt Ann) and I love to hop on my trusty ride and head off into the sunset...Lucy loves any outfit that includes hats and boots - she is a great fire fighter woman and often helps me in my cowboy adventures too...

Verbal expedition

Quote from this morning before we went to Publix -
"Mama, you were on the phone with Mrs. Tutti for a long, long, long, long time. You were on the phone with her for about 100 miles!"

Quote in Publix -
Samuel -"Mama do they put those doors on the milk so that bad robbers don't take it?"
Mama - "No, that is so the milk stays cold."
Samuel - "But why does it have to stay cold? Will it decay?"
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Today I was home sick because I had a fever. I was fine after my fever broke this morning and we headed on an adventure to Publix. I like going to Publix because they have car carts and they give Lucy and me free cookies. I even met a friend. Here is a conversation I had with the little boy (he was in his cart with his daddy and I was in my car cart with Lucy and Mama. We kept running into each other - I think Mama was trying not to)

in the deli section - to the little boy in the bakery section
"MAMA - THERE IS ANOTHER LITTLE BOY!!!!!!!"
Hey boy, what is your name?" (no response)

-Mama said, "Samuel, not so loud, buddy."

Later in the produce section getting bananas-
"Hey little boy, what is our name?" (no response)
"My name is Samuel, this is my little sister Lucy." (only a muffled response came)
"Can you talk louder? Does your throat hurt?"
"What are you going to be for Halloween? I am going to be a fire fighter man and my little sister is going to be a fire dog."

- mama told me not to talk so loud but i can't hear her, my ears are as clogged as can be-

a little later on the cereal aisle (Mama finally let me get the sunshine cereal I've been wanting - Raisin Bran)-
"Hey boy, what is your name?" (no response)
"What are you going to be for Halloween? ("I'm going to be Thomas", said the not so loquacious little boy)
"OH! you aren't shy! you can talk! SO, what is your name?" (no response)

On the dairy aisle -
"Hey Mommy, he likes cheese too - see, he has cheese!"
"Little boy, do you like cheese?"
Can you speak up, I think your shy?

Mama was gently reminding me to talk softly and be kind. It is so hard! Mama says it's because I'm locquacious - I told her it was because I am Samuel.

Camping! WHAAHOOO!

We did it! We went on our first family camping trip. We had so much fun outside. I got to eat lots of marshmellows, play in the dirt AND there were so many great sticks to find and play with. Lucy really liked eating hotdogs and playing with the ducks at the pond and the turtle a lady showed us. We had a wonderful time and I can't wait to go back - neither can mama! Mama was all ready talking about taking us to Yellowstone National park when we get a little older - she loves being outside as much as we do. All in all it was a great trip!

Happy Birthday PAPA!!

We called Papa today to wish him a Happy Birthday! We don't have a webcam but here is a virtual look at us talking to Papa and telling him Happy Birthday!!! Lucy and I were getting ourselves dressed (with hats and shoes and backpacks) but we took a pause to talk to our Papa. We love you Papa and miss you!

Opinion Polls

Here's what Lucy thinks of hair bows (this one lasted 1.2 seconds) -


Here's what Lucy thinks of the playground and being outside -

Cape Cod Postcard

Just a postcard to let you know we had a great time at Cape Cod! Beach fun makes me smile!

Leaving on a jet plane

As some of you know this is Fall Break for Daddy and me but it's the first round of tests for mama this semester SO we decided to leave her at home and head to Boston and Maine to visit Daddy's family. (Daddy was born just outside of Boston and most of his aunts and uncles still live there.)

We are having a GREAT time. I met my great grandma Humphrey (and her cat), my great grandpa Abelli and got to spend time with my aunt Donna, cousin Renee, aunt Carolyn, Uncle Glenn, Uncle David, Aunt Debbie, Aunt Mary, Uncle Brian and counsin Amy. We will be back this weekend and I'll tell you more but I thought I would post a few pictures..

Happy Anniversary!

Yippee!!! Grandma and Papa have been married for 35 years (as of yesterday). I'm so glad they got married, had Mama and Uncle Casey and now are around to love on me. We love you Grandma and Papa and are so grateful for your love for each other!

A little B ball

Pretty Pretty Princess

Lucy loves to be home with Mama in the mornings while Mama studies. Here she is keeping Mama from studying! She's just too cute!



Lucy loves girly things. I am quick to remind Mama that I am a boy and Daddy is a boy and She and Lucy are girls. I am learning to color but Lucy really likes to color and play with stickers. She also likes bubbles. She likes to blow bubbles so much that Mama emptied out a bubble bottle and lets her pretend to blow bubbles whenever she wants inside - one day Lucy might realize what Mama did - hopefully she won't be traumatized by the never bubbling bubbles.

Wild adventures

"Mama, will you put this in your ear?" I guess Mama was patiently waiting her turn to get pumped up while I put on the ski goggles and pumped Lucy up with air. I guess Mama wanted a turn (or was she just trying to catch the moment on camera?).

I am a 'hunter-man'. I have on my gloves (Daddy's dirty socks) and I am going to kill a deer with my sword. I packed my new backpack with toys so that I can play with them while I am hunting and I have my lantern. Mama thought I might be hunting giraffes (where did she get that idea from) but I am hunting deer to take to the zoo and feed the lions.

Family Relations

I'm very curious about letters and family these days... I asked Mama what started with the letter "c". I got a list of carrots, cars, crayons and Uncle CASEY. I asked mama how Uncle Casey was her brother. Mama gave an explanation about how they have the same Mama and Daddy (Papa and Grandma). She also tried to tell me about how I was her son and Lucy was her daughter and that is why Lucy is my sister. She also said that Daddy was her husband because they are married. I guess that makes Lucy my husband because I told mama Lucy and I were married.

Mama took me to the allergist to see if we can avoid surgery on my massive tonsils and adenoids. No allergies but it did spark a conversation about doctors and nurses. Mama told me that when she finishes school she is going to be a nurse. I then had to ask "but then who will be my mommy?" - Mommy quickly let me know that she will always be my mommy. Mama had a hard time with that one.

Overheard

"Lucy, I'm cross with you for flushing my poopoo down the potty!" (Mama thinks I might have too much British literature influence - or is it Thomas? AND she can't understand how important it is that I flush my poopoo not somebody else - I'm grown up now and have to do it by myself!)

"Daddy, look it's my echo" (while looking at a shadow)

Move over Mr. Potato Head...

...It's Mrs. Potato Head

Cars, Cars, Cars

Even when I'm sleeping my cars keep me company. Mama said even when I was a little baby I would rather have a car to sleep with than a teddy bear. I still like to have a few. Mama pries them away from my hand before she heads to bed - I love cars!

Three Year Check-up

I went to the doctor yesterday to get a check-up and referal for my monster size tonsils to be checked out. Most of the visit was routinue - weight, 31 lbs, height 3 ft 3 inches, all body parts accounted for, etc. But toward the end, after Lucy and I had been there forever - it seemed - the doctor asked me to pee in a cup. WHAT? That is definately NOT something Mama would usually approve of but this time she seemed keen on helping me get pee in the cup. I really didn't have to go but the doctor said I could have a sucker if I went pee in the cup.

This begins the tail of a torture session -
1. There was no easy way to sit on the toilet and get the Solo size cup under me (yes, the cup was a huge paper cup)
2. Standing in the floor and aiming was NOT relaxing
3. Mama kept trying to keep Lucy from leaning in the toilet or splashing in the toilet bowl (this was very distracting)
4. I started to scream about the time I got frustrated that no pee was coming out and I thought I was doomed to NOT get a sucker after all this work and the long time of being "good" up til now.
5. Mama began laughing as she held my pee cup, talked to Lucy and sat on the floor.
6. I was still crying that the pee wouldn't come out and I wanted a sucker.
7. Mama had allready turned the water on (sometimes this helps) but now I employed my final tactic - deep breaths, deep breaths - Mama started laughing again and Lucy got one good hand in the toilet.
8. Mama finished laughing hysterically and said we could give up, wash hands and head home - really why do they want my pee anyway?
9. Mama peed - she had been holding it for a long time and then looked around for a hidden camera!
10. We left with a pee cup in Mama's purse to pee in later and bring back (a sleaker, smaller model) and a yummy watermelon sucker.

Whew - what kind of tricks will they want me to do when I turn 4?

Ahhhhhhh...Chocolate

At the end of a long hard day there is nothing better than ....CHOCOLATE!