Yes, it IS Crazy!

Just like everyone says, and everyone says that everyone says, this year has flown by. Don't get me wrong, there were a couple months that seemed to crawl along, but as a whole, I can't believe it was only a year ago that we met you.

You are a wonderful addition to our family and you make us laugh all the time! We love you so much. Remember that when you're eleven through oh...twenty-one or so. Seriously, remember it forever.

For posterity's sake, and to further embarrass you once you find out about this, here are some of your favorite things to play with and some nicknames your dad and I call you.

Hands down, empty bottles....water bottles are always welcome but an empty 2 liter is a special treat.

You have a strange affinity towards containers. Anything you can put something into will hold your attention for quite a while.

You pretty much love two toys that were mine when I was a toddler (the train and the rolling rattle).

We call you:

Little Buddy

Suuuper Sam

Scrunchkin

Scrunch

Goober

Little One

Baby Sam

I even made up a rap back when you were about 6 months old, although it will be relevant for forever. It goes like this,
"Mom and Dad (pause)

think I'm the man, (pause)

I'm 6 months old, (pause)

I'm Baby Sam, Baby Sam."

(Pretty sweet rap, right?)

Sam, you have a sweet spirit. You smile easily and are easy-going. Admittedly, we haven't been parents long but we can already see how true this verse is. Thanks for all you're teaching us and all the joy you've already brought to our lives. You rock Little Buddy and we love you!