First Camping Trip

Samson made the first of many outings to commune with nature this weekend, which also happened to include Earth Day. We drove for 3 1/2 hours to Garner State Park near Concan, Texas. The drive was not tear-free, but Samson did remain in the carseat for the entire trip and even took a couple of short naps between bouts of cheerful play and mournful cries. The weather was expected to be hot and cloudy; we did get the clouds, but the temperature dropped to chilly, so there was no swimming in the Frio River this time. Instead, we stayed near the cabin and spent quality time with the Walton-side aunts and uncles. Samson got to spend lots of time being passed among loving admirers.


With Aunt Kelly


With Uncle Ernie, who can't wait to take me hunting and fishing


With Uncle Marcus, who will teach me to sail and speak Japanese


With Daddy and Cousin Seth

Glamour Shots

Yesterday Samson had his first official portrait sitting. Check out this hunk:





You can see all 8 poses and download the higher quality images at the link above.

Another buddy is born

Daddy's boyhood best friend just added a baby son to his family. Welcome to the world, Cameron!

This brings the total to 5 babies born from friend mommies who were expecting during our baby shower back in October:

Rowan Thomas Haney, 1/1/07
Ian Julian Wilmore Inman, 2/2/07
Samantha Jane Turner, 2/15/07
Kelly Robert Murphy, 3/29/07
Cameron August Brezina, 4/17/07

One more is in the oven and we'll get to meet her in a couple of months....

Bad Rattle

Samson just learned to reach, grab, and hold toys this week, but he has a love/hate relationship with these objects. He's 4 mos, 3 wks preemie adjusted age (6 mos, 2 wks chronological age).

Found my feet!