this old man, he played nine (months)

A pesky Cheerio :)
During Sam's snack, a little mishap and the Cheerio hung on after Sam was eating Cheerios like popcorn.

Sam is already nine months old!!!! He is our jolly, docile, content, patient Sammy Sam Sam. (as Bodie named him ~and the nickname stuck.)

Because Sam has cut SIX teeth at one time on top (to accompany his two on the bottom), he has graduated to eating pieces of fruit cut up on his tray, soft roasted vegetables and he had his first hot dog and tater tot dinner this week! He LOVED the tater tots. :) Who doesn't? Don't judge, we Hudgins folk don't look down on the hot dog, people.

He has started sitting up and can sit up by himself for bath time! This is thanks to his daddy for constantly sitting him up and helping "to strengthen his back and abs..." THANKS DADDY! This has also lead to Sam pulling up, much to his surprise. He pulls up on the leather couch and the cutest surprised look appears on his face when he does!!!

He had his 9 month well visit this week and he had a PPD skin test, a toe prick and a shot in the thigh. He didn't even cry until the last shot came. He was SUCH a big boy!! The nurse was very impressed with his toughness. So was his mommy! Jack and Bodie could hardly believe he was so tough, I think they were most impressed of all.

He has started clapping when we say, "yea!" And, he is beginning to wave bye-bye. He is also touching his nose when we ask him to~ and he is REALLY good at grabbing our noses when we ask! :)

He loves all of us, so much and the feeling is mutual. He is so happy when David makes his way to Sam when he gets home from work. Sam seems to absolutely melt in his Daddy's arms. So precious! Most of the time, he is so glad for a game of peak a boo with Jack and Bodie, or just to be in the same room with them makes him overjoyed.Sam and Jack

Sam and Bodie :)

We are loving having our baby Sam learn and grow... and love us right back.