pegs

I know this video isn't very exciting, but I was impressed that Sam had the co-ordination to put the peg carefully in the hole. He had been doing it for a few minutes so by the time I grabbed the camera he wasn't that interested anymore, but I did manage to catch him doing one at least. He has had this toy since Christmas but I put it away as he seemed too young for it then.

Pooool

Its SO hot here, Sams favourite thing to do is play outside-especially in the paddling pool. The water was so cold his teeth were chattering but he didnt want to get out! Lately he has mastered the use of a spoon and says something that resembles 'hello'.

It been a busy two weeks. Sam and I were in Las Vegas with Nellie and her children. We had a lovely time and Sam enjoyed himself very much. The top picture shows Sam after a painting session, during which he decided that purple paint was for eating. He didn't just lick it, he decided to try and bite mouthfuls of paint from the pot!!

We visited lots and lots of Casinos! This is Sam at Caesars Palace Casino, they have HUGE fish tanks with pretty fish inside, Sam was fascinated. He watched them for a long time often pointing with both pointy fingers haha

Here is Sam and Michael. We tried everything to keep them occupied at home as they both rather enjoyed dipping their hands into the dogs water bowl and Sam also decided just to tip all of the water out! He is such a little monkey!!

yummy

So Sam and I are in Las Vegas having a great time. I will post the pictures on the trip on Sunday when I return, but for now however, is a video of Sam getting SO messy with some chocolate pudding!!

wow, it's hard to believe a whole year has flown by since I had Sam. How many changes have taken place in that year. The 'Browns' have: had a baby, moved 3 times, lived in two countries....so much has changed. This time last year I was probably laying in bed feeling like id been hit by a bus staring at a crinkly, tiny Samuel in the cold of an English February. Today I'm staring at a chubby, walking little eating machine who is into absolutely EVERYTHING in the heat of the Arizona spring. So, Sam had a party. A low key affair with a few friends and some nibbles. Sam was so excited that mummy had blown up lots of balloons that he promptly threw up down his new 'First Birthday' vest-lovely! He ingested too much sugar but loved every second of it!

February 21st 2008

February 21st 2009

Here is Sam today in the garden. He loves the tap and the hose and would play with it for hours. When I took him inside he cried for ages! He also said his 1st word today-'poo' what a good 1st word haha

Sam walks EVERYWHERE now. He walks more than he crawls. It's still somewhat wobbly but getting better daily! He can really pick up speed now too, and almost run!

The list of naughty adventures grows daily too, he has, in the last few days: jammed a DVD into the back of the DVD player (Bryan had to remove the top of the DVD player to get it out) Pulled my fake plants apart and shoved some of them into his mouth (he cried when I removed them!!) Got into the cupboard in the kitchen and tried to hide amongst the cans...I'm sure there is more but it's late and my brain function is slowing (Sam has slept from 7:15-10:36pm so far!!!!!!!)