Well, this is not how Sam looked at 1:00 AM!! He was having a fit! But after a bottle and some rocking, he settled back down and slept until 8:00. He has also been asleep since 10:00Am for the morning nap. Things are looking up!
We are trying to make Thanksgiving and Christmas plans. Sam's birthday is also next Thursday so we are trying to fit that in somewhere between Upward evaluations and Max's football banquet (I don't know if you call Pizza Inn a banquet really.....)! Anyway, it has been a wild ride but we are still hanging on! Love to all of you and say a prayer for us today!!!
Shannon

Well, we have had an eventful week. We celebrated Daddy's Halloween birthday and had a great time. Max was a soldier and Sam was a lion. Dave took Max out to trick-or-treat while we stayed home to hand out the candy. We made supper for daddy and everyone came over. It was a fun night. Sam wasn't too happy in his costume but he was really happy to get it off! It has been a good week! We had a baby shower given by our church on Sunday and that was so nice! We received lots of cool baby stuff and a lot of clothes!!! Sam should stay very well dressed!! Love to all of you and I'll update more soon!

Hey to all! I can't believe we have been home for almost 2 weeks. Seems like it has flown by. Between getting used to baby and Max having make-up work from school, we have been busy!! Sam is moving right along. Not much of a napper but he's happy as long as you pay him a little attention! He's over the cold and eats like a pig!! He loves music and dancing. He has learned patty cake and peek-a-boo!! Well, he may have already known them, just not in English!!!! Big brother Max has a football game tonight so this will be the first time Sam gets to go! He certainly seems interested when it is on TV!! Well, I hope to have more pics soon so keep checking in!!
Shannon

Sam is finally feeling better today! We went to the doctor for a physical and everything was fine. Sam is growing well and the doc said he looked great!! He spent the night with Grandi for the first time so that Max could take me and Dave to the Fall Festival at FBNS. The festival was fun, but I bet Grandi had more fun!! I called her at 10:00 and they were still playing with Sam. So much for bedtime! Oh well, maybe he's still on Guatemalan time and is 2 hours behind! What a joy he has been; an adjustment, yes, but a great one. Max is having a ball being a big brother and he is a great big brother!!! Oh well, I am going to bed to get some much needed sleep. Big wedding this weekend!! Congratulations to Ashley and Isaac!!!

Well, Sam and I are sitting here typing this update to you. He has had an eventful 4 days in the states. We have visited family, gone to church and visited Max's class at school. He also had a little baby cold, I guess it is the SC air. He had a rough day yesterday but today he is feeling better. He is eating very well and playing with some new toys. Love to all and have a great Tuesday!

Well, we are home...finally!! It has been a really busy day but Sam has managed it well. From cheek pinchers to nap time we have survived. I should be in the bed just like the boys but I wanted to update everyone. The flight back home was great. Sam slept and Max and Elias watched "Get Smart". Max is still talking about it! Great Christmas idea for him (hint hint!) It was the newer version and even Dave almost rolled in the aisle. The airport in Atlanta took longer than expected but we finally made it through. We got home around 11:30pm on Friday night and finally to bed by 1:00 am! Today was washing clothes and unpacking while trying to show Sam around his new home. Then, this evening, we went to Dave's parents to celebrate Mary's birthday (Dave's sister) and to let Sam meet the fam! He did really well. Max had fun seeing all his cousins and the food was great. All in all it was a good day. Thanks for all the calls and well wishes! God has provided for all our needs, we are so blessed. Good night to all and we will try and update some more tomorrow!
Shannon