Houston Children's Musuem

For Blake's day off, we ventured to the Children's Museum...along with the rest of Houston. Sammie had a great time exploring, building and playing. If she was just a bit older, it would be perfect.Quick stop at the grocery store...then on to the diner to cook up all the food.We spent the most time building...Papa was so proud!You know she is concentrating when that tongue comes out!

Fearless!

There is really no stopping this girl!

The 'no exception' rule for the slides is 42"...but after the lifeguards watch Sammie swimming around and being such a big girl, they let her ride the big rides!

It's a Girl!

Dad: "Sammie, you're going to have a little sister!"
Sam: "NOOOOOOOO! I wanted a boy or a girl!"
Mom: "Sammie, we're going to have a baby girl!"
Sammie: "Yeeeeaaahhhh!"

Home Depot Kid's Workshop

We had our inaugural trip to Home Depot's Kid's Workshop. Sam was so excited to go build something! She loved wearing the goggles & apron and working with Daddy.Her first project was a mini fuse-ball table. She watches Handy Manny on the Disney Channel, so she knew all the tools. Today we used Pat the Hammer and Phillipe the Screwdriver. If you haven't been to this even yet, we highly recommend it! It is free and fun. Lowe's has a similar workshop on different weeks, so our Saturdays are starting to look busy!

Blackberries

I am really trying to garden. It's been a year, and I've already learned a lot. Many things have worked in our humble square foot garden, many did not. I've also planted an apple tree, a blackberry bush and a bunch of other plants and flowers. This year, was our first year for blackberries. I had very low expectations and I must say...they are great! Sam loves going out to pick the purple ones. I am planning on making freezer jam. Sam's only plans are 'smoothilies,' which in her language is smoothies.

Huntsville State Park

We had high hopes for a camping trip over Memorial Day Weekend. Our plans were crushed when the park told us there was a computer glitch, and our reservation was double booked...so, we were out. We decided to make it a day trip. We are very excited to camp here! We've scouted out where we want to be and what will fill our days...

Canoeing

Fishing

Swimming and Sand Castles

Hiking and Picnicking

Blake is always on the lookout for the Best BBQ in Texas. He has found a top 10 list, so we made a stop at #5 - Mckenzie's BBQ in Huntsville. Not bad, but it was no Swinging Door.

Sam's Dance Recital

It has been so fun to watch Samantha learn ballet and tap. She has so much energy and really is a good listener and quick learner! A dance recital at this age is really just a chance for all the parents to ooh and aah at there little girls in adorable costumes. It was great and worth every penny! Her first dance was part of a Cinderella performance. They had little wands they would 'tap' to the music. At the end of the dance, all the girls ran off the stage...except Sam, who stopped and did a little curtsy all by herself.The tap routine was to "Rock Around the Clock." The ending pose was with all the girls with their arms up...Sam knew this pose, but decided to go for one, all her own!All the moms got to be backstage in between performances to get the girls dressed and ready. It was a party!Most of the time...All lined up and ready to go! Hannah, Miriam, Reese, Sammie, Lauren, Niia, Katie and Danielle.Check out the size of that trophy! Sam has been talking about this for weeks...it sure didn't disappoint!It was a proud day to be a parent.And grandparent!And Aunt!
Deesh Bub, you were truly missed!