The Evolution of Sam's Walking Skills

While out and about the other day, I noticed that stores already have their Halloween decorations out. It made me happy. I LOVE Halloween! I mean, candy and scaring people? Nothing could be better. When I was little, I used to hide in the closet waiting for my mom to put the laundry away so that when she opened the door I could really scare her. And I did. And she got mad at me.

After Dan and I got married, we used to scare each other sometimes, but it's not as funny when it's just the two of you and you get freaked out if you think it's really a burglar or something. So we made a deal that we wouldn't scare each other anymore and now I don't have anyone to scare. I'd scare Sam, but that's just flat-out cruel.

So anyway, I've been thinking about Halloween lately because I want some ideas for Sam when the big day rolls around. In the past, I've just resorted to quick, easy costumes for me and Dan. But I'd like something better than that this year (mostly for Sam). Here are some ideas I've had so far: a mime or a leprechaun. That's it. Hopefully something will come to me in the next few months.

Dan wanted Sam to be the Joker from Batman. Can you imagine how sad (not to mention sick and twisted) it would be to see a baby dressed like the joker for Halloween?

The latest on Sam

We are so happy to have Sam in our lives. He always spices things up. He's currently working on his fourth (top front left) and fifth (top second to right) teeth. He likes to play on our bed, crawl up stairs, give kisses, and spit out his food. He knows sign language for "milk" and "more" although he used to think the sign for "more" really meant "Get me out of this high chair!!" But now we think he really understands "more." He takes a few steps here and there - his best stretch was about 8 in a row. I've tried to get it on camera but he always falls. I'll keep trying.

He used to like playing with light switches. Now he is OBSSESSED. Whenever we enter a room, he knows just where the lightswitch is and points and points until we take him over to it and then he just clicks the lights on and off. On and off. On and off. On and off. I wouldn't mind if it didn't mean I had to hold him there the whole time.

How could you not love this sweet face?

And we spotted this license plate the other day. It made me think of Candice.

Please excuse the mess. And the wine. That was a gift from the seller dude. Nice gesture, but we threw it away! This view is from the breakfast area looking into the kitchen with the dining room beyond. That door is a pantry.

And this is taken from the dining room. Pretty sweet!

That's all for now, folks. I'll take pics of the backyard and master bedroom later.

Guest room. Obviously needs some work!

Sam's bathroom.

An open area at the top of the stairs.

Giants.

I wanted to use the tripod so we could all be in the picture, but a piece of it got lost in the move.

A few pictures, but like I said, there's not much to show because we don't really have much furniture right now and we can't really decorate until we've got the furniture. But here are some pictures anyway.

This was after we sealed the deal at the title company place. We had intentions of looking nicer for such a momentous occasion, but time slipped away and we were late as it was. Oh, well!
This is the view right when you walk in.

Dining room to the left:

And study to the right:

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Above is the view from the "great room" looking towards the front door.

Back in business

I know you missed me. Well, maybe not considering my last post only garnered 3 comments. Ouch, people. But we got internet in 8 days (instead of 30) so I will not let my joy be squashed. Our house is still in disarray but I'm loving the suburbs. City life was good to us for a year, but I like being able to go on walks without wondering if a homeless man is going to follow me home. Pictures to come later.