Playing Play-Doh with Papa

Sam's Room

When we first moved in, Sam's room was painted a dark, dreary olive green.  It had been an office for the previous owners.  It took us a while, but we finally got it painted and then, this week, added the finishing touches to the walls.  

Sam helps with the decal application.

Snoopy watches over the reading corner.

Daddy reads Sam a book.  (I finished just before bedtime.)

Snow

We got the first big snowfall of the season last weekend.  We got about 10" of snow.

Brian had fun shoveling, twice.

 Sam hated everything about it.  Terrified, he refused to touch the snow.  The next day's sledding adventure didn't go so well either.  Maybe next time.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

What to do on a cold, snowy Saturday?  Bake chocolate chip cookies!

Visit from Aunt Kimmy

Sam loved visiting with his Aunt Kimmy, whom he calls "Me."

Kimmy reads Sam a book before bed.

 Chinese Christmas dinner (with Aunt Melissa and Uncle Ben too).

 Sam pours Kimmy a cup of coffee.

Christmas Visit from Aunt Melissa and Uncle Ben

Baking Brownies and Washing Dishes

Sam's new favorite pastime is cooking.  A few days ago, we made brownies.

 But Sam also loves cleaning up.  He will literally whine if we don't let him help wash the dishes.