Merry Christmas!

With Love Blue Christmas Card

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A Special Message to our Family in Germany

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First Trip to the Zoo

We took a day trip to the Riverbanks Zoo today. I think Sam liked watching the animals, but he is a little young to really know. Although we brought the stroller, he had no interest in riding the stroller. So, while we pushed the empty stroller, Sam enjoyed walking...



and riding the merry-go-round.



















The best part of the day was the car racing video game at Fuddruckers. He loved it and we didn't even have to put any money in the game!





Sam thought the chocolate malts were delicious.














Ready for more!

The Ball Boy

I have heard friends say that boys and girls play differently, but I can't really say I know first hand how girls play. One thing that I do know is that Sam likes all the typical "boy" games and toys (chase, balls, cars, trucks, making funny sounds, etc.). I wonder if the things he likes now are any indication of what he will be interested in as he grows older.

Anyway, the boy LOVES to play with balls. Any kind of ball will do-- footballs, baseballs, tennis balls, basketballs, small bouncy balls, big bouncy balls, even my excersise ball!

He likes to throw the ball, chase after it, pick it up,
and throw it again, chase it, pick it up,
and throw it again, chase it, pick it up.... and again and again and again!

This little game will keep him occupied for quite a long time.

The cutest thing about his obession with balls is that he also sleeps with them and I often find him holding onto a ball like it's his baby. I took these pictures this morning to give you an idea.

School Spirit Week

This is Spirit Week at Sam's school.

Monday was Pajama Day--easy :)

Tuesday was Tacky Day--camo pants, rainbow stripped shirt, Halloween striped socks, orange jacket. Sorry I didn't take a picture...but I think the reason Sam was so grumpy yesterday morning was because he didn't like looking so Tacky :) haha.

Today was FANtastic Fan Day. We were supposed to dress Sam in the colors of his favorite team. Thanks to Grandma-Great, Sam has the most adorable little Wisconsin sweater and it finally fits him! Doesn't he look like a little Glee Club Member? Not from the racy tv show--but the goodie goodie type :)