A Lovely Afternoon Outside

Mommy hasn't been keeping up on the blog very well. We have been very busy doing lots of things, but nothing interesting enough to blog about! We took some time out the other afternoon to enjoy some wonderful, early summer-feeling, weather. We set up my soccer net and played in the front yard. I picked dandelions. Mommy blew bubbles for me to pop and I just enjoyed running around outside in the sun.

Wiggly Laundry

I love to help Mommy around the house. The other day I decided to take a break from the Wiggles and help her with the laundry - sort of....then it was back to the Wiggles. Enjoy my video!

Cooking up a great Purim!

This year for Purim I went as a chef. My Savta bought me the outfit when she was here visiting. I liked the apron, but kept taking my hat off. The hamentaschen was pretty good this year. I had a sweet holiday.

Playing....what I do best!

Mommy and I haven't blogged lately because she has been so busy with the MJAA Southwest Regional Conference. She's the conference coordinator and it's been kinda hectic around here. But now that it is over, things are getting back to normal. Recently Daddy surprised Mommy with a new ottoman for the living room that she had seen. I really got into it - literally. I do have to admit it's a great place to store my toys or just sit and read.














I have been playing more and more with my trains the last few weeks. They are terrific fun! I just LOVE Thomas the Train Engine. He is almost all I talk about. Here I am playing with my trains. I put the track together like this all by myself. Mommy and Daddy weren't even watching when I did it.

What A Pisher

Just a quick note to tell everyone the news. Sammy used the potty for the first time officially last night. He told me "Poo" so we ran to the bathroom and got him on the potty. A few seconds later he peed. He was so excited he clapped. He also really liked getting to flush! We hope he continues to progress...............

My 2nd Birthday

Wow did I have a great birthday! Mommy and Daddy got me a Thomas the Train bed.



It's great! I can't say Thomas yet, so I call him Puh. Auntie Ellen and Mommy and I drove out in her truck to pick it up. I love riding in the truck! Thanks Auntie Ellen! Puh is fast becoming one of my favorites.


Then I got to have a birthday party! It was a Veggie Tales party. There were lots of balloons - I loooove balloons and a cupcake cake that looked like Bob the Tomato and even some cupcakes that looked like the French Peas.
Lots of friends came. We had pizza and veggies and fruit. We played games and played and had a great time. I got alot of great gifts too. Saba and Savta sent me a red Radio Flyer tricycle. I love it! I rode it all over the house.


Thank you Auntie Ellen, Uncle Olivier, Marian, Eric, Emily, Bethany, Bill, Aidan, Gavin, Georgina, John, William, David, Marilee, Noah, Jed, Kitty, Dana, Scott and Ilan for coming to my party and making it so special. We love you all!

It's snow, Sammy!

This past weekend Daddy and Mommy took me to the mountains to play in the snow. I didn't quite understand why I had to put a big puffy suit (Thank you Aunt Vanessa and cousin Aidan!) on and I especially did not like the mittens, but I had a good time anyway.
We went to a special place where we could rides tubes down a snowy slide. Mommy made me wear my bike helmet because she is paranoid and insane when it comes to me; she loves me! I didn't like wearing that either, but better safe than sorry.
Mommy and Daddy couldn't really tell how much I liked it, but I didn't complain about going down the slides, just about waiting in line. I seemed to have just as much fun riding the conveyor back up the hill.

I think I would like to go again soon......................snow is pretty cool!

Visiting More Family

After we got back from Florida, we went down to San Diego to see my aunts and uncles and Grandpa Ken and Grandma Debbie. I had a big surprise.....my Aunt Kiki was there from New York and my cousin Brooke who I hadn't me before! Brooke is two months older than I am so I really liked having someone my size to play with!

I had a great time playing the piano. Mommy and Daddy agree that I am very musical. I also enjoyed playing with Aunt Dani and Uncle Jonathan.
It was great to see Uncle Barrett and Aunt Stacy too. I hope we can visit again soon.

Fun in the Florida Sun

Soooooo...........where do I begin? I was a big help to Mommy packing. I couldn't decide which train to bring. We got up very early, 3 am, to go to the airport to fly to Florida. I thought that was really great! I stayed awake the whole time until we got on the plane. I got to sit in my very own seat, in my car seat of course, instead of on Mommy and Daddy's laps. That was so neat. When we got to Houston we had a layover. We ate lunch and Daddy worked on his laptop while Mommy and I explored the terminal. I really liked the moving sidewalks. We rode them again and again and again and again. It was a 4 hour layover. I went back to sleep on the next flight and when I woke up we were almost to Ft. Myers. Grandma's friend Marsha picked us up at the airport. She had her Prius and we weren't sure we could get all our luggage and us into the car but somehow we made it all fit. We could have done a commercial! We then drove to the restaurant where Aunt Ya-Ya works and had dinner. Then we all went back to Grandma's house. I really like Grandma's house. I like playing on the stairs and playing with Aunt Ya-Ya. We got to spend the next two days playing around. Daddy mostly worked, but Mommy and Ya-Ya and I did some fun things.
We went to the Edison and Ford winter estates for their annual holiday house event. They light everything up beautifully and decorate for Christmas it is amazing!



We walked around and saw the houses, cars and even Edison's lab! So cool!







Grandma Toni and Grandpa Steve came in next and we had fun playing with them. Aunt Vanessa, Uncle John and cousins Seamus, Darby, Aidan and Bridey arrived the next night. I was so glad my cousins came to play.



We watched Veggie Tales and Thomas together and played in the pool.

I had so much fun.
























On Sunday we got to ride in Grandpa Steve's boat and took it to a restaurant to eat. Daddy even got to park the boat. We went to the playground to play one afternoon.














Uncle John made sure I had a good time.



For those of you who consistently follow my blog, you know I am always on the look out for the best lawn chair. I continued my quest while in Florida to no avail. This chair did not meet my standards!













My cousins celebrate Christmas so since we were there we did too! We got up very early in the morning but that was ok because I thought the gifts ended when Hanukkah did, but I got some really fun things.

















I got Wiggles slippers and Thomas trains and new pajamas! Too soon it was time to fly home. I had a great vacation!

Getting Ready

I won't be able to blog for the next several days because we are going to be very busy getting ready to go to Florida. We are going to see Grandma and Grandpa and Aunt Vanessa and I finally get to meet Uncle John and see all my cousins. Auntie YaYa will be there too! We are going to have a great week and I am sure I will have lots to share when we get back. Love you all!

Eighth Night of Hanukkah 2007

I can't believe this is the last night. I have really enjoyed Hanukkah this year. I want to know how many days until its Hanukkah again.................

Thank you to all my friends and family that made this holiday so special!

Seventh Night of Hanukkah 2007

I can't believe Hanukkah is almost over! I have had such a good time. I really enjoy watching Daddy light the Hanukkiah and I always laugh when he and Mommy sing the blessings. Tonight I got a new DVD - the Wiggles and decided to watch it right after my bath. I even tucked myself in!

Sixth Night of Hanukkah 2007

Sorry everyone! No pictures or video of the sixth night. We went to visit my friend Noah who just got a baby brother last week and we forgot the camera. Daddy made dinner for everyone. It was delicious! Noah and I had fun playing and Mommy had fun holding the new baby. I fell asleep on the way home in the car and Mommy and Daddy tried to put me into bed without waking up - no chance! I kept them up pretty late that night!

Fifth Night of Hanukkah 2007

The fifth night of Hanukkah was the big night. We had our friends over for dinner. We had briskette and latkes and funnel cake for dessert. There was so much fun and lots of presents. I got a great new book from Eric and Emily.















Marian got me a great train.

Olivier and Ellen got me a Big Bird DVD and a CD that sings song to me, Sammy, using my name. How cool is that!








Daddy got me the biggest present of all - my own jumpy-house! I loved playing in it!

Fourth Night of Hanukkah 2007

Wow! The fourth night of Hanukkah. We are halfway through. It just gets better and better!

Third Night of Hanukkah 2007

On the third night of Hanukkah I got a new DVD and book from my Savta and Saba. I also got puppy headphones from Mommy an Daddy. I really like this Hanukkah stuff. Mommy says it only last for eight nights though. I wonder if I could file for an extension...........

Second Night of Hanukkah 2007

I had more fun tonight. I love watching Daddy light the candles. I got another neat present. It is a dalmatian bank that barks when you put coins in. I could do that for hours!

First Night of Hanukkah 2007

Yesterday Mommy and I were out doing a little last minute shopping at Target. I decided to test my boundaries a little and took off running. Mommy followed me. Well, most of her did. Her foot didn't seem to want to go the same direction and several hours, a doctor's visit, and a few x-rays later, Mommy has a sprained ankle. Not a very auspicious start to the holidays. In my defense, I was wearing my "Hello my name is Trouble" shirt. Not my fault if she can't read labels!

Tonight was a wonderful Hanukkah. After dinner we said the blessings and lit the candles on our Hanukkiah. Then we opened presents. Mommy and Daddy got me a terrific Thomas set. It had two DVDs and Bertie and Thomas trains. Here's the video:



Savta and Saba sent us a wonderful Hanukkiah from Israel. It has spotty dogs.


I like it very much. So do Mommy and Daddy. Happy Hanukkah everyone!

Big Boy Haircut

Today Mommy took me to get my hair cut again. I was a bit wiggly but it came out ok. Mommy says I look like a big boy now. All I know is I got a balloon afterward! Later we had lunch with Grandpa at Jerry's Famous Deli. The corned beef was delicious but all I really wanted were french fries.


After we got home Mommy let me dance to my Wiggles video in my bed. I like dancing there best because it is so bouncy.
Mommy took videos of two of my favorite dances. I know all the dance moves!

Downtown Disney

Yesterday started off like most Tuesdays. Mommy and I went to Bible study and then we came home for lunch and a nap. But when I woke up, Mommy told me we were doing something special. We drove to Anaheim and went to walk around Downtown Disney. I had never been there before. It was amazing. I liked all the different fountains and kept trying to climb into them. As the sun set, it was lit up for the holidays and it was so beautiful.


















Then later that night, Mommy and I made popcorn to watch Dancing With the Stars. I love making popcorn; I am an expert. Watch my video!