Praying Mantis

We went to Josh and Chrisy's house to say goodby.While in the house we heard a scream from the porch. We ran out and saw a Praying Mantis climbing up Skyler's arm. He was crying and saying, "He was on my neck!" Oh I was excited because this is my favorite bug. I quickly took him off Sky's arm and explained what a great bug he was and wasn't he Interesting. When Skyler calmed down and took a good look at him they became INSTANT FRIENDS!!

Our FRIEND enjoying Chrisy's flowers

Kad keeping an eye on his FRIEND!

Skyler and his new BUDDY

And so it began......

Sam came home last Friday Sept. 26 to surprise Jer for his birthday. Gram went to Albuquerque and picked him up at the airport. We drove to Farmington ahead of them and went to Josh and Chrisy's to wait to go to dinner. Jer was sitting on the couch with his back to the door. Sam tip toed in and put his hands on Jer's shoulders and said, "Where's the party, big guy!" Jer turned around grabbed Sam rubbed and patted and rubbed and patted and CRIED AND CRIED!!! IT WAS GREAT!! We had a wonderful weekend that included... Golf, laughing, telling stories, more laughing, a Thanksgiving Dinner, laughing, more laughing, playing ball, riding horsey on Uncle Sammy and more laughing.

Show me some LOVIN

Uncle Sammy and Ellie Lovin it!!!

Kami and Jonathan Lovin it!!

Ann and Larry LOVIN it!!!

Chrisy and Skyler LOVIN it!!!

EVERYBODY LOVIN IT!!!

PLAY BALL

We had so much fun playing ball with Uncle Sammy in the Park. He still can throw a fast ball. He just had to tone it down a bit.

Here comes the pitch and D hit it out of the Park!!
"OK Uncle Sammy it's my turn. But please fix your glasses first so you can see where to throw the ball."
"Watch the ball, Annie"
"Good Swing!"