October 10

Fourteen years ago today, we welcomed into our lives our second born son, Samuel.
Little did we know the joy, light and laughter this small being would elicit.

Sam did not come easily into this world. He preferred his cozy accommodations and was born 12 days late. He weighed in at a whopping 9lbs 7 oz and was 22" long. He smiled his first day and could hold his head up for brief periods. In short, I gave birth to a 1 month old! He was rolling over at two months and walking and climbing on the table at 10 months!

We called him our little pumpkin, little bear and our favorite nickname
"hug" as he was so full of them! He was such a happy baby! People would stop me in the grocery store to touch his head of curls.





And such a determined toddler he was! Here he looks to be telling us he needs no help driving Papa's boat!

Things I love about you Sam.....

I love the way you love your brother and sister Sam, you have such a devoted bond to your family!











I love your energy and zest for life. I love how you set your mind on something and just do it! You make me very proud!!

I love how you embrace the world and all it throws at you good and bad.

I love your laugh.






I love how caring and gentle you are with those smaller and weaker than yourself. You are so much like your dad and one day you are going to grow up and make a wonderful daddy yourself!










I love your quiet side and how well you express yourself through your own writing.

I love the comedic side you have and how you make me laugh. Your sense of humor is well appreciated by many!


but most of all...
I LOVE YOU!
Happy birthday Sam!