He's 4 1/2 months old?

Yesterday while walking in Walmart, a lady stopped to see Sam. This is how the conversation went.
Lady: "Is he about 6 months or more?"
Me: "No, he is 4 1/2 months old."
Lady: "Wow! What a big boy, and he's so strong!"

Yes, this is about the 10th time I have heard this remark. It is funny, because since Jace and I are both small statured people, I always thought that we would have this tiny little baby with chicken legs, blue eyes, and muscles. Well, I guess I got the muscles part right! This all led me to think about how much he has grown already. Tear. :( Where does the time go? I mean, he never was the typical baby persay. Always moving his head around, trying to stand up on you, not taking many naps. But, I would not change a thing. Sam is definitely the man.

A couple days ago I was picking out an outfit for him when I decided to go through his clothes. Big mistake. There were so many things that he had outgrown. So many were still new too. This made me sad, yet again. I reminisced about the times that he wore them, what we were doing, what stage he was at. So I saw these 9 month Carter's onesies which didn't look that big. Put them on him, and yep! They fit. Are you serious? Must have been some defect or something, because this not even 5 month old cannot fit into a 9 month onesie yet!!!

So, as I just rocked my big baby off for a nap, I think about the big scheme of things. I know I am told let him fall to sleep on his own, let him cry it out. But time is flying, and I want to hold him for as long as I can.

"Children arrive so fresh from heaven they are born with angel wings. If we love them completely, they are able to fly."

And that left me, crying like a baby.

4 months and growing

Okay, so I have been MIA. I didn't have my laptop until we went out to California in June and it was too hard for me to type on my phone keyboard. But, we are back! Here is what has been going on:

~Sam was baptized Catholic on May 27th in California surrounded by our families and friends. Thanks to all for coming!
~Sam gained a lot of weight (shcoker!) 15.9 lbs and 26 inches. Everytime we are out people say, how old is he, about 6 months? No people!
~Sam took his first trip to California and loved bonding with family, animals, and California sunshine.
~Sam never sits still. Please define the meaning of sit for me, or for him rather. He has been pushing up on his feet for a while now, and probably will be walking in no time. Boo! He is crawling, backwards.
~Sam snorts! Yes, he has inherited the best quality, ha!
~Jace has been super busy at work, despite the heat here. But has made time to play in a few fast pitch tournaments which we had fun watching, again...despite the heat.
~As for me, I am enjoying my time at home with Sam. Crafting, pinterest-ing, cooking, and being a mom.

Here are some pictures of what has been going on...enjoy!

At daddy's tournament in Topeka

With Nana Traci and Granny B!

At a Hawaiian party with Nonna

Sam met Bizi Gladys and cousin Kendall

Sam likes to read!

Sam's baptism

Happy 4 months Boogie boy!

I'm strong, and happy..most of the time!