Backyard Fun at Grandma & Grandpa's

Today was a beautiful day, probably the warmest we have had so far this year. It was a perfect day for a visit to Grandma and Grandpa's house so we packed up our gear and headed up the hill, ready for some more spring fun.

Sweet moments with grandpa!

My little girl is developing quite an arm already! 

We spent a lot of time helping grandpa with some weeding.  Sami is so very helpful and also demonstrates management qualities. If grandpa or I weren't working hard enough she would make sure to help us get back on task by taking hold of our hands, putting a tool in them and motioning us to get back to work!

Taking a break. Marshmellows are a traditional treat whenever we come to visit. Sami always looks forward to it and heads straight for the pantry as soon as we arrive.

Time to explore!

Good Times with Daddy

I just love it when Andrew plays like this with Sami.  She has so much fun and it burns off some of her energy supply...:)  They are like two peas in a pod!

A sweet baby kiss.  She doesn't give these out very often so they are very precious.

Ok dad, I'm tired now.

Welcome Spring

It is the first day of spring and we celebrate with bubbles. 

Funny Story

Yesterday, after a diaper change (#2), Sami got very absorbed in playing with the stack of clean diapers that I keep next to her changing pad. She was so focused on moving the diapers from one place to another (making a big mess), I couldn't help but try to break her intense concentration. (Spend a little time with Sami and you will learn how she can get into a zone of laser focus that nothing can break.) So, I started asking her a number of random questions and she would automatically respond by shaking her head no, barely acknowledging my existance. It didn't matter what the question was, the answer was always the same.  For example, I would say, "Sami, did you have fun playing outside today?", "Sami, can I have a kiss", or "Sami, do you love your mommy?".  I probably asked her 20 or so questions and without fail, she would shake her head no and continue to do her thing.  Andrew then walked into the room and I explained what I was doing and asked Sami another question to demonstrate.  Then Andrew asked her, "Sami, did you just go poop?".  This time, instead of shaking her head no, she tightens her tummy, squints her eyes, and grunts twice. LOL!

Outside Without a Coat!

Yes, it is true - Samantha and I were able to have some outdoor fun today without the extra layers of sweaters and coats.   We even had a late breakfast outside with grandpa this morning and later enjoyed some bouncy ball fun and a little yard work too.

So happy to be outside!

Giving her bunny ball a good toss.

Beating the dirt with her trusty stick

Haaaayaaaah!

Hmmm....a dried up leaf!

Cute little lady bug!