Keeping Up with the Kramers

We had fallen behind on regular blog updates earlier this year (right around the same time Sam turned one year old and started walking...coincidence?).  So the next couple of posts will be a quick catch-up, mostly via photos, of some of our favorite memories from the Spring of Sam's second year.  We are so grateful to have been able to enjoy so many great moments with our family and friends in March.  Here are the highlights...

You've already seen the photo album from Sam's one-year photo shoot, brought to you by the genius behind Ella Lu Photography.  Here is a cute look behind the scenes as photographer Kristin works her magic with our little toddler supermodel.

Professor Sam in his reading nook

Sam giving his photographer some editorial direction

Sam has grown so strong and has become very mobile in his old age, and every day with him just gets more and more fun!  But as much as he is a fast-moving machine and a fun loving big guy, he is still also a sweet little boy who loves to cuddle and play with his mommy and daddy.  We couldn't be more in love with all of the dynamic moods of our Sam.  Take a look at these snapshots from some of our favorite fun or snuggly moments...

Nothing beats morning snuggle time on the couch with Sam

Tickle attack!

Another of our famous "No Paparazzi" shots

Bath time just isn't complete without a mohawk

I love you, Stinky Face

One of Sam's favorite big boy toys is his classic red Radio Flyer wagon, a gift from our very sweet and thoughtful neighbors, Ken and Julie.  Although he sometimes prefers to get out and push the wagon himself, Sam also loves to ride in the wagon all around our neighborhood and beyond, smiling and waving at everyone he sees.  Lately he really likes to say "Hi" to everyone, in his very sweet and gentle little voice, with an almost two-syllable pronunciation ("Haah-eeeeee").  So cute.

Sam shares his ride with cousin Olivia

We had some very special family visitors this Spring, including Sam's Uncle Rick (Shawn's brother) who was visiting from Illinois to celebrate a big milestone birthday!  We treasured this special time, having Rick all to ourselves for a few days here in Winter Garden, and also sharing some amazing times with the rest of our Florida family in Palm Harbor.

These two guys had lots of fun and smiles together!

They tried to blend in with the other monkeys at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Hiya, Pal!

Sam preferred to be silly for this family photo at Lake Tarpon

Showing Uncle Rick how to use his iPhone

Our entire Florida family came together once again to enjoy more visitors, this time from Oklahoma!  We had a really fun weekend with Shawn's nephew Chris, his wife Katie and their precious daughter Collier as they were vacationing at a resort near Walt Disney World and invited us all to join in the fun.

Snugglin' with Collier and Chris

The whole fam-damily played at the pool and water park

For more photos, click here to look back at our albums from February and March.