Singin' with Sam

Sam loves country music!

This may, or may not, be due to my heavily biased influence. We faithfully listen to Sugarland when we are in the car. She will dance and sing and demand her favorite songs "AGAIN!" and again and again. For now, her singing consists of only the last word of each sentence.

"I was already GONE."

I secretly (well, not so secretly now) want Sammie to have that same twangy-country accent!

Katy vs Mayde Creek

Blake finally got to experience a highschool football game - Texas Sized!

Michelle and I went to Mayde Creek (on the drill team)...and Ray went to Katy (played football).

What will Sammie want to do when she is in highschool?

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!

I am finally old enough to understand this holiday!

2006 Giraffe

2007 Zebra

2008 Ladybug

First, I got to carve my own pumpkin.

Daddy helped me make a Kitty Jack-o-Lantern

Then, My Bee Friend, Jahnovie stopped by to trick or treat. What a great idea! I wanna go!OK Dad...tell me exactly what to do!
I get to ring the doorbell!Hello?! Is anybody home?Trick or Treat!This way is much easier!Beware! I turn into a witch at night!

Playgroup + Costumes = FUN!

This week's playgroup had all the kids dressed up in their Halloween costumes at the park.

Sam loved jumping...

swinging...

crafts...

and cupcakes!

All in a day's work!

Man, it's tough being a kid!

Dewberry Farm

Last week, Sam and I went to Dewberry Farm with her playgroup. Not so much to see the animals, but to play - play - play!

First off, a ride on the tractor.

Sam got to pick her own pumpkin and take a hayride through the farm.

Duck races with the water pump.

We saw goats, pigs, horses, and chickens.

Tunnels and slides - Oh My!

Wheeeeeeeee! Bounce, Bounce, Bounce!

A tractor pull inside a corn on the cob.

Geez Mom! These are heavy!

Picking up and throwing the pumpkins was my favorite part. Bye!

Weekend Update

The Swing of a Champion.

This weekend Blake introduced Sam to two of his favorite things...

Golf

AND

Kolaches.

Quick Trip to the Property

We went to the Property this weekend at the last minute. Blake and Sam were in heaven! Sam was either playing with the kitties, or riding the 4 wheeler while Blake & Ray were smokin' brisket and shootin' guns. Michelle and I just watched movies and took naps.