We haven't posted since Ireland, so here's an update on what Sam's been up to of late. After a few first, cautious steps in Ireland, Sam started walking in earnest just before Thanksgiving. He's now a man on the move. Following are some recent days in the life of Sam Q.
This past week we went to the Gilroys for a little holiday cheer. Macy loves to help feed Sam and keep an eye on his progress.
Our friends the Andersons were also at the Gilroys, so Sam and his buddy Gus got to hang out and catch up on old times. (They're just two weeks apart!)
Yesterday we went to Pete's Hair Shoppe on Maine Street and Sam got his very first haircut from Barber Pete himself. After a few moments of initial terror, Sam settled in long enough to get the job done...(thanks to Dad's animated reading and Mom's enthusiastic renditions of Jingle Bells and the like).
Sam is looking like quite the school boy now with his new cut. Barber Pete did a wonderful job and earned himself a new client.
We enjoyed a beautiful snowstorm today and put up our Christmas tree. Sam kept repeating, "pweety twee!"... "twee fall down!". Ever since learning to walk and taking regular spills he's been very tuned into things "falling down".
Bundled up in his too-big snowsuit, Sam was eager to get outside.
We took a nice walk across a snowy Bowdoin campus, and were excited to see a lot of plow trucks along the way.
This is a video we took this morning (Dec. 16th). Sam continues to be nuts about trucks and tractors and here he shares some of his in depth truck knowledge. (I, too, have learned a great deal about trucks these last couple of months!)
This past week we went to the Gilroys for a little holiday cheer. Macy loves to help feed Sam and keep an eye on his progress.
Our friends the Andersons were also at the Gilroys, so Sam and his buddy Gus got to hang out and catch up on old times. (They're just two weeks apart!)
Yesterday we went to Pete's Hair Shoppe on Maine Street and Sam got his very first haircut from Barber Pete himself. After a few moments of initial terror, Sam settled in long enough to get the job done...(thanks to Dad's animated reading and Mom's enthusiastic renditions of Jingle Bells and the like).
Sam is looking like quite the school boy now with his new cut. Barber Pete did a wonderful job and earned himself a new client.
We enjoyed a beautiful snowstorm today and put up our Christmas tree. Sam kept repeating, "pweety twee!"... "twee fall down!". Ever since learning to walk and taking regular spills he's been very tuned into things "falling down".
Bundled up in his too-big snowsuit, Sam was eager to get outside.
We took a nice walk across a snowy Bowdoin campus, and were excited to see a lot of plow trucks along the way.
A windy day overlooking the Cliffs of Moher.
Strolling the streets of Galway.
Climbing on the ruins of an old abbey in Cong. (Cong is where they filmed John Wayne in "The Quiet Man").
The hills of Connemara.
Chatting with a local farmer.
Sam couldn't get enough of the ever ubiquitous tractor. "Tractor", "bulldozer", and "backhoe" are his new favorite words.
Overlooking Galway Bay and the River Shannon.
Happy Halloween!
Family portrait -- October 2007
Snuggles from Mormor.
Books, books, books...
At the beach on a beautiful October day.
Sam enjoys a little birthday cake.
Truck and ball, together at last...what could be better?!
The big hit, a new Tonka truck from Aunt Kristin & Uncle Bobby.
Mimi with her favorite grandbabies.
Cousin Ava & Sam.
Little Sam with big Uncle Will.
Taking a dip in Buzzard's Bay.
Sam & Cousin Ava.
Sam having yum-yums.
The Cashman family, (minus Sam who was already in bed).
We took a quick day trip up to Vancouver, B.C. Had lunch and enjoyed exploring the city a bit.
Much to Sam & Liam's delight there was a little construction happening on the island.
Sam & Liam loved boat rides.
Captain Sam Q.
A large part of Cypress Island is a nature preserve with lots of fantastic hiking trails.
The super-cool shades Sam won't wear!
We island hopped from Guemes to Cypress Island where Gabe's family has built a beautiful beach cabin.
Whipping cream for our dessert. If you ever find yourself on an island without an electric mixer, a drill and whisk works just fine!
Waving to Da as he heads out for a morning run.
Moms and babes.
Mount Baker. The view from the beach cabin.
Blackberries grow wild all over Guemes Island. Sam ate them up like a little bear cub!
...and oysters on the grill...yum!
...fresh crabs caught by Gabe...
We ate very well together...grilled salmon...
Liam tests out Sam's stroller. The boys are almost a year apart in age.
