The Fair is Here!

Shannon and I took the boys to do our annual rounds at the SC STATE FAIR!!! We rode rides and ate and rode more rides and ate more fair food. Needless to say, we all had a ball!

Sam's Birthweek

Party #1~~~~~~
Sam's Birth-week celebrations started on his actual birthday, Wednesday, October, 15th. We asked Sam to chose a place to eat supper and just as last year, he chose Outback. Muzzy and Boppa joined us. We came home and had a yummy brownie cake and ice-cream. He enjoyed opening some presents from Mommy and Daddy and Muzzy and Boppa.

That's one precious cowboy!

Party #2~~~~~~

Sam celebrated his party at school but I'm the bad mom that forgot my camera! I made brownies and served them at lunch. Sam shares his birthday with another child in his class so her mom did something for them at snack time. He got triple celebrations that day...lunch, snack, and dinner!

Party #3~~~~~~

The original party plans for Sam got rained out so his party was postponed until Saturday. But it was great! The weather was beautiful and he had a great turn-out. So many of the kids came in their costumes and looked adorable! Sam requested a Halloween themed party this year, which was perfect and so easy to pull off.

With Pizza, cupcakes, costumes and a pinata...it was a success!

Sam's invites...designed by MOI!!!
Sam and Fulton went to the park for Sam's party dressed as a cowboy and his pony but the costumes were quickly shed!

Cute festive cupcakes

Happy Birthday to Sam!

Emme (Supergirl), Elsa (was a flower but stripped early), and Carson (Pirate)

Charlie and Sam

Ninja Keith

Sarah Todd stealing a slice!!!

The crazy guests

Pinata Time

Everyone took a turn

The pinata mob
The Party Favors

I am so over crappy goodie bags that I KNOW parents throw away after the kids go to bed. So this year I designed t-shirts and had my good buddy, Traeger at Graph-itti print them for me for darn good deal!!!!

Fulton models his cute shirt!

Say cheese, Sambo!

Look at all those fun things to unwrap! Sam is so blessed!!!

Happy Birthday to Sam!!

Happy Birthday to our Sweet, Sweet Sambo!!!!

Our sweet Sam turned six today. As cliche as it sounds...time sure does fly. He has started to come out of his shell in so many ways. I am amazed at what a social butterfly he has become. He has made MANY new friends in school. Sam enjoys being with his family and going on outings of all kinds.

It's so wonderful to watch him grow into a big boy! But it's so sad at the same time. I wish I could still cradle him in my arms and rock him at night, snuggle with him on the sofa for a cozy nap, and watch jump and play in his exersaucer. It went by too fast!

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Sam is so loving! He is still so musically talented and is now showing a great interest in art. He also loves baseball and tennis with a passion.

He is a great big brother to Fulton. I have NO idea what I'd do without him to help me entertain Fulton sometimes (especially in recent months!). They play together so well and look forward to spending time with each other. They are truly best friends!

Sam is a HUGE help. He does some chores around the house and does so many helpful things without being told. He minds his manners and sets a GREAT example for Fulton!!!

His big blue eyes can make you melt. And his sweet smile brightens my day! Shannon and I are so thankful that God has blessed us with Sam. He is such an sweet-spirited child and just a joy to be raising!

We love this baby Boy so much and hope he has had a great day!

Here's an updated slideshow of Sambo over the years.
More birthday festivities to come!!!