Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday morning, Daddy and Sam started the day at Carroll Park where Sam ran around like crazy and enjoyed the swings. After the park, the family rode their bicyles over the Brooklyn Bridge and went to Battery Park. We had lunch in front of the North Cover Marina in front of the World Financial Center. Sam had eggs, bacon, and toast. After lunch, we decided to take the NYC water taxi back to Brooklyn. This water taxi takes you to the Fulton Landing in DUMBO. We rode our bicycles back home to make dinner. Mommy made pork chops and mashed potatos. Sam liked the pork chops. Sunday morning, we set out early for Prospect Park. We picked up bagels along the way and ate them on the lawn at the park. We played kick ball, watched the dogs play in the water at dog beach, and threw stones in the water near the waterfall. After the tour of the park, we went to the Lincoln Playground. Sam had a blast on the big, spiral slide, playing ball, running around, and of course, swinging on the swings! On the way home from the park, Sam made up a cute song, which he serenaded Mommy with all the way home.



In the afternoon, we went for a visit to mid town Manhattan to visit our friends Amol and Theresa. Sam ran around their apartment like a little crazy man. He jumped on the floor and climbed on their couch.

We took a cab back to Brooklyn and went to Lunetta, an Italian restaurant on Smith St., for dinner. Sam enjoyed speghetti with tomato sauce. Sam kept us laughing all weekend.

Happy Friday!

Friday morning, Sam rode on the back of Mommy's bicycle to go to French class. He had a lot of fun with the activities including creating an objet d'art, playing with a mini parachute and lots of balls, and making pizza with play dough.

After class, he went to the park where he found Sofia. He almost jumped off the bicyle when he saw her and exclaimed her name loudly "Sofia!!" They had fun with the swings, slides, and stairs and near the end Sam scared Mommy to death when he decided to explore the area by the fence and she could not see him for about 3 minutes.

Sam had lunch with Sofia at a nearby restaurant and then went home for a long nap. After the nap, the sun was still out, so he went on the roof to play with the ball and blow bubbles. Daddy came home early and joined us on the roof.


Hopefully, the nice weather is here to stay!

Sam's birthday party

Sam had a fun filled birthday party with some of his close friends and family at his house this weekend. They played with toys, play dough, balloons, and enjoyed a music class with Sam's music teacher from day care.

Uncle Andrew gave Sam a remote control car and he played with it for about a half hour non-stop by himself making it go up and down the hallway, doing donuts, and crashing into the wall. He even put it on top of another truck and tried to make the little car pull the truck down the hallway.




Mommy made Sam a chocolate cake, cookies, and jello sail boats, which he enjoyed. He also ate lots of guacamole that night for dinner. After all of this fun, I am sure he is ready for more celebrating with the rest of his family in NC on our upcoming visit!


A good time was had by all! :)

Friday with Daddy

Sam and Daddy had a day together. They carried out Sam's Friday routine with french class and dance class in the morning. Sam napped while Daddy had lunch and then after Sam's lunch they played with blocks, play dough, and a ball of string from Sam's t-shirt. They had a lot of fun and at the end of the day, they were tired and ready for bed!

Fun with friends on a sunny day

Sam's morning started off with the typical mix of french children's music, cereal with strawberries and a cool glass of milk. He needed the energy for a fun filled day with friends, the park, playing basketball, gardening, and taking a bike ride with Daddy. Once he finished breakfast, he was ready to go, in fact, he put on his sneakers all by himself today, which really impressed Mommy.


Lucia and Jessica came to play in the morning. They had a grand time riding the tricycles, swinging, sliding, and running. After park time, they had lunch together before parting ways for their nap time routines.

After Sam's nap, he went for a spin on his shiney red fire engine while he waited for Sofia to come out and play. He played basketball with Sofia and they ran around playing catch and bouncing the ball on the stoop stairs.


Ben was out front with us tending to the front garden. Sam and Sofia had their tools and were ready to help.

After dinner, Daddy took Sam for a ride on the bicycle as they accompanied Mommy to her french class. Sam was really happy to be outside again.

Sam did not want to go to bed at bedtime. He did go to sleep and woke up around 9:30 crying furiously. Mommy and Daddy thought something was wrong, but all he wanted was to get out of bed and hang out on the couch. Once we discovered he was duping us, he went back to bed. He is now sleeping sweetly and we have our fingers crossed it will last all night! :)

Laughing with Grandpa

Grandpa celebrated Mother's Day with Sam, Mommy, and Daddy. After helping Mommy build a new rail around the roof deck, he played with Sam.

Daddy cooked us a nice dinner and then took Sam for a bicycle ride before bed time.

Lucia's birthday

Sam started his day early as he happily played with Daddy who just returned from a business trip. We headed out for a visit to the upper west side to visit cousin Lucia and go to her birthday party. Sam had a blast riding a tricycle and blowing bubbles. Sam loves to blow bubbles and he was teaching Lucia how to blow her wand (see this cute picture.)

After taking a little nap in the stroller we headed to Central Park. They have a giant playground and Sam had a blast running around, throwing his ball, and riding in the swings.

Just before he went to bed he had a suprise visit from Grandpa Delbert who has come up for a visit.

Dinner with Sofia

One of Sam's best friends is Sofia. She lives next door to us and they act like a little brother and big sister. Tonight we went out for dinner together and they wanted to sit beside each other. Here they are entertaining each other. Very cute.

Pizza Party

Sam and Mommy made pizza for dinner. Sam helped by tasting all of the ingredients as we made the pizza. We started with pita pockets for the crust. I gave him one to put on the pan. He took it and tore off a piece and started eating it. Then, I gave him a spoon to help spread the tomato sauce on the pizza. He started eating that too, just like soup. I was afraid we wouldn't have enough for the pizza. Then, for the mozzerella. You guessed, it, he ate the pieces he was given to put on the pizza. He must have been starving.

Battery Park with Friends

Sam visited Battery Park City today and played with his friend Jazmin. They had a blast looking over the water at The Statue of Liberty, running in the grass and splashing in a fountain.

Finally, the nice weather seems like it is here to stay!

Lounging

Daddy and Sam like to lounge on the couch together. In the morning, they watch sunrise earth in HD, watching wildlife and nature as the sun rises in really beautiful places.

Welcome to Sam's World!

This web page is a place to keep you up to date on the going's on of our precious Sam. He is approaching his second birthday and is learning more every day.

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