The past 4 months of Sam's life

So..the whole point of this blog was to keep up family and friends with our lives ...and I have failed miserably!

But - alas, with a friend's "encouragement" (ahem...complaint :) )....here is some information / pictures to get us up to date in our lives.....

Sam's first photo! Welcome to the world, little buddy!

First family photo!

After his first bath (well second...they had to give him two to get the meconium out of his hair). 

His first NICU appearance

After the CPAP was put on and we were transferred hospitals.

Mom & baby FINALLY reunited after 24+ hours of not being able to hold him.

Dad & baby reunited.

The CPAP came off!

More improvements every day - no more oxygen tube!

Free & clear!

Homebound!

Sam and Ollie finally meet.

Happy, sleeping baby

Go Pokes!

Precious Sam!

Sam's first beer night!

Sam and Grandma Barb!

Loves to be held while sleeping.

One of the first smiles!

Loves looking at Dad!

Dad and his little buddy.

Had to capture the C.O.L.I.C. - thankfully those days are behind us!

Crazy hair!

Playing with mom!

To help with colic - we took walks around the house because it was too hot and sunny outside.

It was super peaceful when both Ollie and Sam would nap together :)

Showing off his good looks.

Vacuuming to calm a crying baby who wouldn't take a nap - it was a side benefit that the floors were cleaned at the same time. :)

Starting to smile more.

We love playing with Sam's hair after bath time.

Andy is so good with getting Sam his baths and ready for bed!

Meeting GiGi for the first time - he LOVED her.

Mom's 3rd day back at work.

On the ONE cold mornings of this fall season.

He LOVES bath time - really enjoys getting his head massaged and now splashing!

We love seeing all the crazy hair-dos he wakes up with.

He is doing better sitting up in the Bumbo and was helping mom cook.

The tongue is something recent - he LOVES sticking it out and anything he can grab - it goes directly to his mouth (see cooking picture above :) ).

Tummy time with Ollie.

Sam really enjoys the outdoors. During the colic period - it was one of the 'go-to"s to help stop the crying. He still loves hanging out during warm days.

Sam loves seeing himself in the mirror and in the camera on the phone.

Playing superman.

I am convinced that Sam will go straight to walking. He always wants to stand up and never is content with just sitting somewhere.

And the most recent picture - getting ready for Halloween!