Mostly Silas and Sam

Sammy turned 2 on March 30th! We had his party the weekend before. He wanted a garbage truck cake. His train idea was a close second, so we went with that instead. I think he enjoyed it!
Since the cake below would feed maybe 5 (hungry) people, the one on top was a backup to make sure we had enough!


Sam has been such a joy! He is a very passionate and excitable kid...when we pick him up from his time in Sunday school, he seems to explode like he hasn't seen us in months! You will rarely see him without a ball in hand ready to "dunk" it somewhere. If he misses the basket, he says "missed it" with the same excitement as if he made the shot. If he sees a baby anywhere, he absolutely cannot pass him or her up without an affectionate nuzzle and a few kisses. He makes me smile a lot :)


Digging in!

Below, Sam is opening his gift from Uncle Phil.... and it's ....


the latest Cozy Coupe model, face included! All the kids love this one! Thanks Uncle Phil!


"Cheeeeeeese!"

Ohhhhhh! A track and cars! This will be fun!


The car set and "BATHketball" set are from Uncle Bri and Amber. They always seem to know exactly what the kids will be interested in! We had fun having Sammy repeat "Bathketball". Just try and say it. You might even laugh out loud.


Bri and Amber are getting married in August. We better start practicing walking down an isle with Sammy. He will be a ring bearer and needs strict instructions on not dunking the rings!


Here's Gretta checking out the sand/water box from GG and Gampy. So fun!


That's where Gretta must have been when the picture below was taken with GG and Gampy :)


And finally, a Hot Wheels bike from Grandma Lo and Grandpa Jer. Now we can go for bike rides without fighting over Gretta's Dora bike. :)


Thanks Grandpa and Grandma!


Great Grandma and Great Grandpa enjoying some Sam-time.



Gretta got Sam a flashlight. Perfect for camping this summer!



The birthday boy ready to go on an adventure...


Silas, Sam and Gretta...a common scene in our home. Whenever Silas is anywhere near reaching distance, the older two are as close to him as can be.


They love their little brother. I think it's mutual!


Here's Sy at four months old. Poor guy had a double ear infection towards the end of a week long cold. He's still in smiles though. What a trooper! Praise God for all of our little blessings!