Nana and Papa! YAY! (and Thanksgiving too)

With Nana Sue and Papa Craig heading into town for Thanksgiving, Sam's excitement grew daily as their arrival neared. But before they showed up, Sam had his final Music Together class of the fall session. Sam's friend Isabella came as well to experience the class, along with her parents.

Finally, just two days later, Nana and Papa arrived. So much fun to have, in so little time. They made sure to build plenty of towers for Sam to knock over, and brought a train video that Sam has really enjoyed. Sam loves it when N&P are in town, and Mom and Dad do too because it means a share of keeping track of the little one.

Of course, we all had a great Thanksgiving. In addition to Dad's parents, Mike, Dawn, Isabella, and Dawn's mom all came over. Sam loved to spend more time with Bella, and it was a great dinner. Dad made sure that there were some left overs for turkey sandwiches the next few days.

Sam has already said that he misses Miss Summer. Can't wait til January!

Sam waited patiently until it was time to strum the guitar.

Isabella enjoyed her time at Music Together.

Sam and Mom boogie.

Look Mom, cows! MOOO!

Nap time? Sam doesn't think so.

Who is going to read to Sammy?

The kids with their dads.

There must've been a digger on the floor.

Mike taught Sam how to pound.

Sam finds a way to liven up a family portrait.

Everyone is ready for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner!

Papa Craig bounces Sam.

He knocks over yet another tower.

Whoo! Upside-down boy!

This is Sam at Nine Months

Drool, drool everywhere, but not a tooth in sight.

Samuel Nelson loves having fun every day and night.

This week he tried to climb the stairs,

Then took some tugs on Mowter's hairs.

Thanksgiving was spent with Corrie and Matt

And other friends, nothing wrong with that.

Walking around the coffee table is new and fun,

It won't be too long before the kid can run.

Celebrating waking from a nap with some rosey rosey cheeks.

A Happy Thanksgiving photo with Mom.

And one with both the parentals.


He has a great time pulling Dad's hair.


And zooming around the Dining Room corner.

So much, in fact, that he does it again (and again).

Super cute in his hat and sweater.