MOVIE TIME!!!

Some people worry about saying too much about their kids on their blogs. I don't. I think Samuel's the greatest thing since Keenan! Here are a few recent clips:

Last week's favorite sound.

This week's favorite sound.

Speaks for itself.
(Laughs rather...)

Zrbtts!!

First bite of non-milk.

An amusing clip of Samuel and cousin Abraham
from our Thanksgiving trip.

Holiday Beginnings and Samuel's Blessing

Sammy got this cute onesie from his cousin for his 3-month birthday!
It has a picture of 6-week Abe holding newborn Sam, and says,
"Hammy -- I've got your back. Sammy."

Virtuoso.

Unbeknownst to Keenan, he soothed his boy right to sleep.

We got to spend a terrific week in Utah for Thanksgiving.
Sammy and Hammy got some great bonding time.

Samuel became Abraham's new, most favorite toy.

Grandfather Marshall and Samuel practicing "the trick."

While in town, we took the long-awaited opportunity to bless little Samuel. Keenan gave him a beautiful blessing. Some highlights from the blessing include:

• Robust health
• The ability to learn from trials
• Discover in his image the countenance of Jesus Christ
• Motivate, support, and sustain those around him in life
• Feel, understand, and know the truth of gospel principles he'll be taught
  
• Testimony will be strengthened as he lives the principles of the gospel
• Mind will develop sharply; ability to retain information
• Meek and mild manner a balm to those who surround him

It was a privilege to be surrounded by family for this noteworthy event.

(We inadvertently left Keenan's white shirt at my parents',
so Andrew was kind enough to trade him.
That's why their shirts look strangely sized.)

We're really excited for our first Christmas together!

Samuel's first toy from Santa.