cookies

Sam and I continue to enjoy baking together.  Here she is at the second attempt of taking pictures.  The first attempt started with her falling off the chair.  Afterwards she insisted I show her the picture of her falling off the chair - not understanding I did not document the event.  

 "Mama take a picture of me with my chocolate chip."  (This may have been the incident where she ate way more chocolate chips than I realized and didn't have room for dinner hours later...)

 thankful for these special times together!

other december fun

Auntie Dee dee came over and we made Christmas cookies.  

 getting so big...

 And Meema and Heeho came to visit for Clara's dedication.

More than anything Clara loves to read books!

 Sam and Heeho may have had a blast playing Memory...

ballerina show

One of my first dates with Sam involved going with another mother/daughter pair to a "ballerina show."  The first half of the show was a bit stressful as Sam tried to figure out what exactly was happening and why she couldn't participate in the show.  I don't think she stopped moving.  Once the second half started she settled in better.  It was fun to experience her first ballerina show together.  We were super excited to go with my mentor and her daughter (who happens to be the girl's babysitter).  

dates with Sam

Tim and I have made a new commitment to take turns taking Sam on dates.  and the other has a stay at home date with Clara.  Here is one of Sam and Tim's first dates - to the touch tank near our house.  She had a blast... 45 min putting your hands in freezing cold water touching hermit crabs is awesome.  The only down side is when you leave and realize your hands are numb...