The Firmin Family: November 2009

Wow, we have been busy! We are all doing great! Sam is almost 8 weeks and weighs 14 lbs. He is only 6 lbs. lighter than Stella! He is now sleeping 6 to 7 hour stretches at night, so I am only waking once a night to feed him. He smiles all of the time and is beginning to coo and gaa. He is just precious and a very "good" baby.

Stella is growing everyday. She is now 15 months and walking and dancing all over the house. She loves for us to play music and dance in a circle. Every Friday, we go to a place called "The Little Gym" for gym class with children her age. She walks on a balance beam, hangs from bars, and jumps on bounce mats. They also focus on cooperative learning skills. She just loves it! She is also talking, A LOT! She understands simple directions. She also LOVES her brother Sam. She gives him his nu-nu when he is crying and says "shhhhh". She has the sweetest disposition.

This is a picture of Sam at 6 weeks, below is a picture of Stella at 6 weeks. You can tell that they are brother and sister!!

Marla and Aunt Susan Lott put on a "Sip and See" for Sam and Eli. We had a wonderful turn out and it was so good to see so many relatives we haven't seen in a while. Thank you so much to Marla and Aunt Susan for a beautiful event that we will always treasure and remember!

Mo and Stella dressed alike! (not on purpose)

Sam and Eli on display!

There were 5 Great Grandmothers at the party! What lucky boys!

I was so excited for Halloween this year! Stella was a Lady Bug and Sam was a "Creeping Cutie"! Mom had a party at her house. We took Stella to a few houses for trick or treat, passed out candy, and had a wonderful meal. Stella LOVED the candy bowl and the children's costumes!

Stella enjoying one of many suckers.

Ready for Trick or Treat

"ooooooooohh"

The cutest Lady Bug!

Miss Blue Eyes

Granny giving Stella a piece of candy

Granny and Stella waiting for Trick or Treaters

Baby Sam and his "scary" hair!

This is the Pumpkin Cheese ball I made for the party.

Baby Sam

Mom turned 60 on September 29th! Here we are celebrating her birthday at the Bonefish Grill.

Mom and her dear friend, Sandy.

We celebrated Granny's 82nd birthday at Superior Grill. After the meal, Stella loved dancing to the band. We had a really good time. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANNY!