Summertime Fun with Sammy

Okay - So, I know I'm officially the worst blogger ever!
My last post was about Easter...and I was late getting that posted.
So, I thought I would start with some more recent adventures and see if I can start getting better about blogging more regularly.

Sam has been enjoying lots of outdoor activities lately thanks to the great weather we have been having. Here are a few highlights:

Gardening: We planted a vegetable garden at Grandma & Grandpa Swain's house in Jacksonville. Sammy LOVED helping dig in the dirt:
We also have lots of great plants in our backyard (thanks to the previous owners...Will and I haven't been very good about keeping up with them over the past 3 years)...so, Sam and I have been trying our hand at cleaning up the things that don't belong...he is the best darn weeder I know :) hehe

Running: Will and I have recently started getting back into shape to prepare for a 5K this August in Jacksonville and Sam prefers to run with us rather than enjoy a ride in the jogging stroller :) Right now, he goes just the right pace for mommy and daddy to keep up, but it isn't going to be long before he can outrun us!

Biking: I am horrible and forgot to write down the exact date when this happened, but Sam can now ride his tricycle using the pedals without any help from an adult :)

Baseball: Sam LOVES to hit the ball off of his tee and play catch with his friend Mark (Mark is our neighbor who just retired and brings his glove and ball over regularly to play with Sam) One of these days I'm going to get a picture of the two of them.

And the final thought for this blog...this past weekend after we got back from the Zoo with Grandma & Grandpa Howerter, Aunt Mimi, Uncle Andy & Jojo, Sam had his first treat from the Ice Cream man (I didn't know they still had those until I heard the music coming from down the street). Here are is a picture of Sam enjoying his treat: