Announcing...

I realize I have much more to post and it's been forever, but thought this should DEFINITELY be the first thing since we just found out today! Sam's going to have a little brother!

Gore Place and Sam the Monkey

These pics are a couple weeks old, but I'm FINALLY getting around to posting them. :) We had so much fun with Emily & co at Gore Place. Sam loved seeing the animals, crunching in the leaves, and especially pointing out any airplane that flew overhead.
Thanks "Lala, Babby, and Aaaaack" for a fun afternoon!

Sam and Lila with the chickens.

Sam pointing out yet another airplane.

The gorgeous fall leaves. Everyone should experience Fall in Boston once in their life. Nothing quite compares!

Checking out the goats and llamas... and another airplane

Sweet Sam

Sam the monkey. This is the best Halloween pic I have! Turns out that when your hubby works late, it's so difficult convincing your toddler to keep his monkey hood on for the photo! Here Sam and Matt are showing me "what a monkey says".
(And yes... we realize that his costume could be a teddy bear, mouse, etc. We got these comments so many times that we just started aggreeing with everyone. "Sure! He's a rabbit! Yep, isn't he so cute???")

For the Love of Norm Abrams...

My FABULOUS old roomie, Reagan, called me today. While we were saying our goodbyes, Sam ran into the living room and turned on the TV. Ten minutes later he was still in there and totally absorbed.

I wandered in thinking that it must be Sesame Street or Curious George or SuperWhy to have held Sam's attention so well.

Nope.

It was New Yankee Workshop - one of Matt's favorite woodworking shows. Sam watches it with him sometimes, but I had no idea Sam loved it so much!

Matt's so proud. Norm would be too.

Frog Rain Boots

Sam tried out his new rain boots on Saturday for the first time. He LOVED splashing in the puddles and going for a wet walk with Dad. I loved not having to dry out his shoes afterwards.

Here he is trying them out for the first time... pretty unsure of himself walking.


And back from his walk - LOVING it.


This pic cracks me up. Sam was trying really hard not to smile...

Daylight Savings BLARG!

So, here I am up to get ready for a meeting at 8am. I come to check my email, and see that the computer says it's 6:30am - not 7:30am. After some investigation, I realize it's DAYLIGHT SAVINGS! SIGH. I'm going back to bed for an hour...

Mom's Little Helper and more

Sam loves to help me do whatever it is I'm doing - sweep the floor (especially under any piece of furniture he can reach with his broom), wash dishes, bake anything, etc. Here he is helping me make pumpkin bread.


Sam also LOVES his sunglasses and hat lately. He wanted to wear his hat to bed the other night, and he watched most of a World Series game with Matt and me with his sunglasses on. (Sam LOVES baseball. Whenever we turn it on, he climbs up on the couch and sits right in between Matt and me to watch. He loves doing the "strike!", "you're out!" and "round the bases" signs...)




And lastly, THANKS to Matt for arranging a MUY FUN birthday celebration at none other than Chuck E Cheese! It was fun to be with friends, play skeeball, etc and of course... sing happy birthday with Chuck E himself!




(Sam LOVED playing this game with Matt. They probably played at least 15 games together... with Sam "helping" Matt by hitting random buttons.)

Twins...

Didn't this card turn out oh-so-cute for a friend's twin babies shower? I love my cricut... Now on to the Wreathmaking invites and then my Christmas cards! I'm going to put that thing to use!

Bust a Move

Quotes of the Day

Yes, plural. I couldn't decide which was better. Both quotes from my laurels class today:


"Challenges are like vegetables. They're not as tasty as dessert, but they're good for you and make you stronger."

"Marci - I would say that your life is a success and I want to be like you."
Me, laughing, "Well, thanks."
Her - "So, since I want MY life to be a success too... did you take AP Bio?"


(PS - Just waiting to see who will win this nail-biter game! GO RED SOX!)

Thai Lettuce Wraps

Mmmmm. If your mouth is watering right now, you know JUST what I'm talking about.

For part of my birthday celebrations, Matt and I went out to the Cheesecake Factory last night (and to swap out my birthday present new silver ipod nano for a RED one - it's totally AWESOME). I ordered thai lettuce wraps - which is technically an appetizer, but is OH SO dreamy good.

Just read THIS: THAI LETTUCE WRAPS Satay Chicken Strips, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Coconut Curry Noodles and Lettuce Leaves with Three Delicious Spicy Thai Sauces — Peanut, Sweet Red Chili and Tamarind-Cashew.

Mmmmm. I've had thai lettuce wraps for dinner last night, lunch today, and probably lunch tomorrow. I would seriously eat these at least once a week. Wish I could figure out their recipe for the chicken, noodles, and sauces!

Now I'm off to figure out itunes. Yes... make fun if you want to... I've never ventured to itunes before now!