Breanna and Bryce: February 2012

Monday, February 20, 2012

Sammy at ONE

loves to play with mommy's hair

cuddle time only lasts about 5 seconds

despises having his fingernails clipped

likes to climb on mommy while she's working out

says dad, mom and hello

likes to get into things he knows he should not be in

thinks his dad is the coolest person on earth

loves yogurt

hates peas

loves bath time more than anything else

likes to help mommy fold the laundry (aka throwing the clothes mommy has already folded on the ground)

loves all his toys, especially the balls

likes to get all his books off the shelf and scatter them around the house

loves Teddy Grahams and Goldfish snacks

loves his Pooh bear

likes to sneak in the corner and play in the potted plant's dirt

loves being tossed in the air or thrown back and forth between mommy and daddy

he is starting to like the idea of walking

he has a dramatic side

throws fits like his mom did when she was little

thinks he's invincible

likes to dance with mommy

thinks he has the right to eat whatever we are eating

loves carrying his bottle in his teeth

likes his bedtime stories

knows how to high five

laughs when we catch him trying to climb the stairs unsupervised

is curious about everything

starting to point at things that are interesting to him

loves sweet potatoes

is such a good sport when we have long days at church

likes to have "Sam" time

still loves Rapunzel on Tangled

thinks he is funny when he squishes food out of his mouth when eating

loves being outside and going for walks

likes to play in drinking fountains

knows how to play a few games on mommy and daddy's iphones

loves the vacuum

One year ago, on February 15, Sam was born at 3:46 pm. I couldn't have imagined how this little guy would bring so much joy and love into my life. When I think back on that day it always brings the spirit into my heart as I remember thinking about my loving heavenly Father, who sent this sweet baby boy into my life and trusted me to take care of him. Sam has made me feel so proud to be a mother and at the same time I have never felt so inadequate in my life. He always makes everyday worth waking up to and can always put a smile on my face. I love you Sammy. With all my heart, forever.

February 15, 2012

1 year old.

Birthday PJ's.

Hanging out with mom.

Some new clothes from Grandma Sue and Poppy.

This is what he thinks he's supposed to do with clothes...throw them.

Dump truck from Grandpa Tycksen and Grandma Kim.

February 18, 2012

Sam's Birthday Party.

Sam had a poop explosion right before his party started so that was fun.

friends: Aaralyn and TJ. Sienna, Scarlett, and Maack.

Thanks to the Henricksen's and Westover's for coming to Sam's party! We loved having you.

Thanks for all of Sam's presents. He loves them!

Some after party fun.

Superbowl 2012

It's crazy to think that the Superbowl has come and gone already. We thought it was pretty

cool that it was here in Indianapolis. A few days before the big game we went downtown to see the festivities and participate in what was most likely a once in a lifetime event, as we will probably never live where the Superbowl will be held ever again.

Sam had a really enjoyable time being outside and relaxing in his stroller. The weather was so nice and a few times I actually had to take my coat off because I was hot. There were so many people we had a hard time navigating Sam in his stroller through the crowds. We kept seeing these guys dressed in old school uniforms so I figured I might as well get a picture.

Bryce and I commented that we sort of felt like we were on a date since Sam was being so good in his stroller. Our main goal was to get a picture in front of the huge Superbowl XLVI numbers and we wandered around for awhile trying to find them. When all hope seemed lost we finally figured out where they were. So we took our picture in front of them and left. We stopped by the canal on our way back to the car and Sam would have crawled into the water if we would've let him. It probably looked like a giant bathtub to him. It was such a nice day and we are glad we went downtown to see everything.