Mmm....cake.

*Disclaimer: We apologize for the lack of Peanut updates. They're significantly harder to make now that the Peanut can move - and crawl and walk and go up the stairs and chase the dog. It was much easier to type when we could plop him on a blanket with a toy or two.

As you know, our little man celebrated his first birthday on July 21st and we all had a great time. Sam enjoyed playing with all of the friends and family that were able to make it and was a real trooper all day. With the cameras of the family paparazzi in position, Sam soaked up the "Happy Birthday" singing and proceeded to destroy his birthday cake, feeding some of it to Louie (who's got a near-permanent position next to the high chair) and wearing a significant portion of it.

Sam's been quite busy this summer, spending a majority of his time dismantling any hint of order that's in the house. Whether it's a pile of his toys, kitchen cabinets, or even the refrigerator, it will be undone.

It was a nice summer here in Chicago, and we got in some time at the beach and in the pool in the backyard. (Louie promptly popped the pool, so it was a bit short-lived.)

Sam's also looking forward to our family reunion in Kentucky (how's THAT for redneck?!) and is developing and practicing his air hockey skills in anticipation of kicking Uncle Kelton's rear.