Congratulations to Jaff and Amanda!

We had a really nice (and, unfortunately very quick) trip to Boston to have dinner with Uncle Jaff, Amanda, and Jaff's brother Hydar, while Jaff is home from his job at the embassy in Saudi Arabia. While we were visiting, Jaff and Amanda shared the exciting news that they're engaged!!! We couldn't be happier for them. To top off their romance, they get to spend the first two years of their marriage in Paris, where Jaff will be posted after Saudia Arabia. I hope Sam will get to visit while they're there!

After dinner we had drinks with Abi's friend Dina and a nice breakfast visit with her friend Julie...then we were back in the car for home. All of this made for a great visit, which Sam managed fairly well.

Here he is with Amanda, Jaff, Dad, Mom, and Hydar...



...pulling on Dad's hair before bed...



...and then having fun playing on the pillows in our hotel room :)

Off To See Jaff !

Jaff is back in town so we're heading off for a quick trip to have dinner with him. As you can tell, Sam is looking forward to the trip!

Our First Christmas

We had a wonderful (and hectic) first Christmas. Everyone was extremely generous with their gifts to Sam, which we very much appreciate! The next step is to find room for everything :)

Here are some pics from our last few days...

Sleeping with dad on Christmas Eve...



Hanging out with Mom in their matching jammies (which Dad also got - thanks Heather!)



Opening presents with Grandpa in Massachusetts!



...and trying out his new tobogan :)

Ho Ho Ho...It's Sammy Claus

Sam dressed up as Santa for Bonnie and Kev's Christmas Eve Party and looked really cute.

Santa had a rough night traveling...



...but got to relax a little with Uncle Rich...



...before conking out again!

Sam Got Elfed!!

My parents elfed Sam today...very cute :) Who knew he could be so active!! Click this link to watch him dance around!

Bonnie and Kev's Babysitting Adventure

Abi and I went to her work holiday party Friday night and Grammy and Grampy agreed to babysit Sam. As you can see, they had their hands full changing him, feeding him, and getting him to sleep :)



Off with his sock!

It's bottle time...

...and success!!

A few new ones

Last week's picture of Sam and Santa was from far away, so it was tough to see his face. So here are a few that you can acually see him.

This one might be my new favorite...



...and this one looks like he can be a football player!

Sam, Santa..Santa, Sam

Today was a big day for Sam. We took him to the mall so that he could meet Santa for the first time. All was going well as we got in line, but things slowly began deteriorating in the 10 minutes we stood waiting. By the time Sam's turn came he was a little on the uninterested side of things and seemed to want no part in the festivities...good stuff :)

Two Months Old!

Time is really flying by! Today, Sam is 2 months old...seems like just yesterday that we were posting his one month picture. Here he is being very serious with his sign.



Another cute tub time picture here...again, all business! See how different he looks from back on October 22 :)

Hi To The Bowdoin Girls!

Sam's friend Laura set him up with a great collection of cozy Bowdoin-wear, which was perfect for the snowy day we're having here :)