Sam & Amelia

Your first 2 teeth started coming in at the very end of July, while we were in Maryland. I finally captured a picture of them yesterday.

You rolled over for the first time back in June, but you weren’t really interested in practicing your new skills until last week. Since then you’ve been rolling over a lot, mainly from your back to your tummy (and usually when we’re not watching)! This afternoon you rolled over in your crib after I put your down. Then a few minutes later, I heard you squealing with delight, instead of taking a nap! You were so cute that I grabbed the camera and turned on the lights, so I could capture some of your cuteness! You were so proud of yourself!

Last week we took you on your first plane ride and you were such a great traveler! You really enjoyed watching all the people at the airports. During the flight you were happy playing with your toys and would occasionally look out the window. We had to wake you up once to go through security, but you handled that well, too!

We took you to visit your great-grandmother Sproles in Maryland for a few days. She was so excited to finally meet you and to get to hold you.

While in MD, we stayed with your great Aunt Laura and Uncle Edward. Their girls, Nicole and Christine, were so sweet to you and loved to play with you.

On the second day we were there, your great Aunt Mary came to visit and brought her children: Holly, Joseph and Rebekah. We let you stay at the house with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Sherry, great-Grandmother, and great Aunt Mary while dad and I took the other 5 kids to the mall! That was fun!

It was my first time to meet Laura, Edward, Mary and the children, too. We had a great time and hope to go back soon!

I caught you and dad snoozing on the plane ride home….