Wow, pictures!

Can you believe it? Pictures finally! We actually lost our camera on the day that Samuel was born. We had a standard point and shoot camera. We couldn't decide if we should replace it with something similar or really splurge and get something more. So, after deliberating for 7 weeks, we pulled the trigger and got a DSLR. The only setting I know how to use so far is automatic, so I guess I am going to have to get the "For Dummies" book to learn all the great features. Anyway, here are some pictures taken from the day before Thanksgiving through yesterday. I'll have to do some backtracking later and add pictures from the summer through Halloween another time.

Here he is....Mr. Samuel!

He likes to sleep with his hand raised.

And, he's a really big boy. He's already outgrowing some of his 3-6 month clothes at 8 1/2 weeks old. He is just really long.

Watching the Macy's Parade.

First Thanksgiving. He was pretty happy about it.

It's hard to see, but he has dimples!

Michael and I have never had Thanksgiving at our house (or Christmas dinner, as a matter of fact). Neither one of us had ever cooked a Turkey. Our parents have always done that. Well, my parents went out of town to my brother's house and Michael's parents moved from Texas to New Mexico. With Samuel still being so young, we decided to stay home and see if we could make a proper holiday meal. I can't believe I am going to brag, but it was awesome! Michael brined the turkey and it was so delicious. All the sides turned out. And, so did the desserts. We were so tired by the end of Thursday, but it was a great feeling of accomplishment. Samuel's birthmom, her toddler son, and a university student from our church were our willing test subjects. I'm glad we got a trial run before Christmas, because we are hosting Michael's sister DeAnn and her family of six, as well as my parents.


A certain kitty cat also made her apperance at dinner. She is in a phase right now....

The kids helped get our house ready for Christmas on Friday.

Playing doctor. I ran into the playroom to see why Sarah was crying. She informed me that she was just pretending to be at the doctor's office.

Sweet.

Sassy.

A mess!

Advent traditions.

The new house decorated for Christmas (below).