Goof Off!

I had to post this picture. I laugh every time I see it! What a goof off!

Happy 1st Birthday Sammers!

Cute even when he's mad!!

Sam's first ride in his sled, "go, go, go!"

Alright! New trucks to play with! What a great birthday!
Sam loves to make truck noises as he drives them around. He was excited to open his presents with Luke's help and then had fun pushing him saying "toot toot!"

And did he dive into the cake...?

Oh, yeah, he liked the cake!

Sam's birthday bib and shirt are from our friend Ingrid - check out her website:
www.whim-z.com

We celebrate Sam everyday, what a precious gift he is! Thanks for loving him with us.

Sam's latest entertainment

Sam having a blast running into Dad!

Christmas in Florida

Congratulations to the bride and groom!
Duane's niece Julie was married to EJ on Dec 23, in Orlando, FL.

Sam and Kath getting ready to hit the dance floor at the reception.
Our boogie baby just kept going and going.

Kath captured the big blue eyes during the reception.
He is finally starting to wind down at this point.

Sam is excited about all the presents (this is at the Vander Meulen Christmas weekend), but does he realize what a precious GIFT he is?!!

Grandma, Grandpa and Sam really getting into the holiday spirit on Christmas morning in Florida.

It was so cool to watch Sam take in the sights and sounds at the beach. We stayed all afternoon and he could not get enough... He fell sound asleep on the drive back.

Remembering Abby on Christmas Eve at Cocoa Beach.

It doesn't get much better than this. Sunday afternoon at Cocoa Beach was an incredible experience for Kath, Sam and me. We missed church but I would argue that God was speaking to us loud and clear at the beach. God continues to redeem tears in ways that we cannot even begin to explain. What a gift Baby Jesus is to us!