Happy Birthday Sammy!

Our Sammy is nine years old today! Nine years old...I'm having a hard time with that-Rocky and I both are. Maybe because it's his last year as a single digit or maybe because if the next nine years go as fast as the past nine our baby will officially be an adult...ughh! I'm not ready for nine or what lies beyond that. I just want to capture him where he is right now-my energetic, sensitive, fun-loving kiddo who still likes to cuddle up and read with me and isn't embarrassed when I kiss and hug him in public. He is such a super kid and people have a tendency to be drawn to Sam-young and old. Sam is a pro with little kids and never hesitates to get down at their level to talk, play or give hugs. His preschool teachers used to joke that he was either going to be a teacher or a politician when he grows up. He has a very sensitive heart and like his mom oftens sheds a tear or two during the sad parts of movies. We are so proud of our boy and while we would love to keep him right where he is we also look forward to seeing the great young man he will become! We love you Samuel Ryan!!

6 months old

1st Grade

At the Mariners game on Father's Day 2008