13 Months Old!

In honor of Sam turning 13 months old today, I thought I'd finally post a few more pictures. It's amazing how hard it is for me to find a few minutes during the day to sit down and do this! :-)

He's not always this happy at mealtime...I just had to show off his "battle scars" from his fall out by the pool. (Don't worry Grandmas, he's all better already!)

At a Fourth of July parade--in honor of our new little American citizen!

After overcoming his intense fear of the water, we now have a little fish on our hands! Here is Sam swimming with his buddy Asher.

I couldn't resist this bathtime shot. This is one of those pics he'll kill me for when he's a teenager. :-)
Another one of our bathtime fun.
In the pool with Daddy. He's enjoying himself more than his face is showing.
Getting ready for bed in my favorite monkey jammies. We actually call him our little monkey because he loves to climb all over the place!
Another shot with Asher, and his daddy Derick.
13 months old today! I'm a sucker for that smile!

I appreciate all of you who take the time to stop by and catch up on what's happening with our family. I hope each of you gets to meet Sam sometime soon!

I love...

*rocking with my son while he's drinking his bottle and looking deep into his dark brown eyes.

*the way his little legs are crossed at his ankles when we're rocking. It's adorable!

*listening to him crack himself up over something and start giggling with his contagious laugh.

*that he loves to be held by Ben and me. All the time. I try to remember this is a *good* thing for attachment, and have learned to do dishes, vacuum, cook, and eat one-handed. It's amazing how quickly you can adapt when you need to!

*watching him learn new things every day. He waves hi and bye-bye, and is signing "all done" and "more." It's so fun to communicate with him!

*that he has grown from an intense fear of the water to loving bath time and swimming with Daddy.

*that when he's not feeling good, I'm the one who gets to console him, rather than a nurse halfway around the world.

*how his little face lights up and he screams with glee whenever Daddy gets home.

*watching my husband transform into an amazing Daddy before my eyes.

*being a mom!