Memorial Day Vacation. Traveling to Kansas and Texas 5/29 - 6/05

Sorry for not posting recently!!! We just got back from vacation a week ago and I'm just now getting back to things.. It only took ten days to recover from a 7 day vacation.

The reason for this trip was to see the great grandparents. My grandma in Kansas and Phil's grandfather in Texas. So I don't know if vacation is accurate, but we still had a lot of fun.


We had a great trip, and Sam was pretty awesome traveling.. We left bright and early May 29 from BWI and flew nonstop to Kansas.. The flight was great , we had no trouble getting thru security. Sam charmed EVERY one he saw.. It's easy for him to do as he is the most adorable baby ever. :)

Phil looked really funny carrying all the bags. I made him pay a whole $3.00 to rent a cart.. He didn't protest to long.. Especially after our flight was a half hour early and my cousin picking us up was an hour late.. Although Kansas City airport is one of the easiest airports to get around.. The terminals are LONG!! Carrying 4 bags and a car seat will prove that.

While we were at my grandmas we had parties every night!..Sam got to meet all the cousins and Porter, who is 10 months older.
Saturday Taco night perpared by Nathan which was the only night that he cam over.. I was very bummed that he couldn't make it..
Sunday night- cook out.

Monday night- Crab legs @ Kyles, Dessert @ Katie's &  Emily's New House.
the most exciting part was watching Mike and April groop(sp) each other.. and look completely obscene.. (Rent a Room)

Tuesday night- Dinner out @ Plantation - recommended by Tate! What were you thinking!! that place was awful

I'm very happy that I got to spend the entire weekend with my cousin's Kaitlyn and April..  This picture is at my Aunt Kyle & Uncle Jim's house, we'd just walked to Emily's and got a ride back. Walking a short 5 blocks wasn't as short with a 14 lb wiggling baby. We all took turns carrying him.

 We had a great weekend. Sam got to show off his poolside outfit.. Uncle Jim was nice enough to hold him up to the camera.

I miss having people around although they can annoy the heck out of you at times.. It is nice to have your people!!
Grandma was great too.. Her hip was really bothering her and she is using a walker to get around most of the time.

Wednesday June 2, we headed to San Antonio TX to see Phil's mom and family..

We got to the airport and were greeted by Mom and Aunt Dorothy, and plenty of awesome toys for Sam!!
 
We went to see grandpa immediately after we got off the plane..

It was HOT!! and MUGGY in Texas. Aftetwards we headed to Phil's moms where she has done an amazing job cleaning up grandpas trailer. I would love to have the talent of making the outdoors feel as homey as the indoors that she has.. I'm not a gardening person and don't think at least at this point I has the knack.. Maybe it will come later I'll keep you posted.. But don't hold your breath!!

We also had several parties in TX!!
Wednesday - Steaks
Thursday- Papasitos
Friday - Cookout at Dorothy's 
Saturday - Party on the way to the airport in Aunt Mary's SUV..

Sam got to take his first dip in the pool while on vacation.. And he loves the water I guess it runs in the family

What a busy day we had.. & OUR first CSA pick up!!!

Today was really busy, but fun..
We went to my Dr., CVS, Wal-Mart, Giant, the park, and farm... We finally got more pictures actually developed YAY!!

We had a picnic at the park, ad we were the ONLY ones there..  The weather was really nice. I'm guessing that we were just there at the right time.. I guess this will change in a week or so, when school is out. One thing I well miss, peace and quiet at the park!

I was going to put him in the baby swing and take pictures, but he slept the entire time we were there. So it was just me picnicking all alone.. We did have some kids show up as we were leaving.






What we got in our first CSA pick up!!

Our first CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) pick-up we got eggs, broccoli/ cauliflower, arugula, bok choy, mescalin greens, radishes, and buttercrunch.   This is all 100% organic and farm grown. I've seen all of it and where it comes from it's awesome.

Being Sick stinks!! Sam's vaccinations

Sorry I haven't posted new information.. We have all been sick for the entire weekend. Phil started getting sick last Wednesday as did I but Phil got the sinus and coughing (hacking). I just has a head cold and got to care for Sam. We got to take Sam to get his 4 month vaccinations yesterday. Sam was a trooper he was all smiles as usual until the needle stick. Then he cried a little more, but was back to all smiles as we walked out.

Since, Tylenol recalled all their child/infant medications we had to drive to several stores just to get the generic Tylenol. What fun..  After three stores, I bought the very last bottle.. At the last vaccinations (2 months), I learned my lesson regarding shots, babies and my emotions. I CAN'T take seeing my little baby in pain even if it is necessary and going to be best for them. I'm guessing that is that motherly thing, I've been told about..

Phil has done a wonderful job at being a DADDY. Something I was honestly questioning before Sam came into our lives. I feel very fortunate to have Phil as a parenting partner.. He's awesome.

Sam and Phil hanging out.

This weekend even though we were all feeling bad, Phil and Sam got to hang out. They like to keep me company in the kitchen. Phil loves being a dad!
 He's already looking at car magazines.. I guess we are going to have to increase the amount of greasy clothes we go thru..
Sam also loves his daddy!!!

WOW!! Sam can move!

I'm so not ready for this..  Sam started out underneath the green octopus on the play mat.. And while I typed my last update this is where I found him!!

Yay, Friday.. I don't even know the difference!! Life's a beach (North Beach)

Today,
 Sam and I went for our weekly walk on North Beach boardwalk and had lunch at Sweet Sue's Coffee Shop and Bakery! I guess you know what time I was there.. We found some shade and hung out for a while.. it was beautiful sunny and a little breeze, we

 
We saw a mama duck giving her babies some swim lessons.. There were 5 little ducklings and she would't let any of them out of her site. Made me fortunate to only have one.

We also saw some osprey over head they have a wingspan of 72 inches. They also have nests around the pier. They are really pretty birds.. I didn't take this picture.. it does remind me of the commercial..

 Just so you can see the boardwalk I've added some photos below.. I'm standing in the middle and took a picture to my left and right. The lower picture includes the beach and park area.

Here is how Sam likes to spend his time at the beach!

On weekends they  have Friday night Farmers Market and beach campfire. On Saturdays, they have a Movie on the beach in the evenings.

I'll let you know about those later.. this summer.

Happy 4th month of Life!!! - Samuel David Leland Knowles

HAPPY 4 Months SAM!!!

Milestones that he's met so far 

• He has an endless interest in his or her environment.- He gets bored easily.. 
• Squeals of delight, even at 2:00 am 
• Squeals of frustration 
• Squeals in general.. Daddy is getting tired of the squealing, but he doesn't spend ALL day with him :) 
• Holding his head up while sitting almost unassisted
• Laying on his tummy head at a 90 degree angle 
• Plays with and reaches for mobiles and toys 
• Sleeps from 9:00 pm til 7:00, waking at 12:30 

Sam and I had a full day yesterday.. 

We went to the Post Office, Library, Wal-mart and Giant! Sorry I didn't take pic cause I'm sure you all know what Wal mart looks like..

However, I did go to the world's smallest farmers market. It was literrally one amish farmer and his 2 kids selling stuff out the back of his truck strawberries, flowers, baked  and RAW milk!  Although this is suppouse to be good for you I can't do it!!

I'm facinated with Amish people next time I go I'm going to see if I can take pictures, they were in a truck, so they can't be traditional Amish, with the horse drawn carriage.

Then I got my hair cut and colored, back to my natural color, the first time that I haven't had a head full of blonde highlights.

I think it will take a while for me to get use too.. Maybe longer for Phil as he's never seen my hair this color. I can't remember the last time I had my hair this color..

Last night we finally got Sam into his crib, and without a fight.. YAY!!