And you called me a pessimist...

So the bearded man tells me that when he was with you all for Christmas far off in the east, there was a little bet going about when gasoline would hit $2.50 again. He, being the eternal realist that he is stated that it would be there before the end of summer to which many of you in your myopic optimism guffawed a hearty guffaw. Turns out the BEARD WAS RIGHT, and I have the proof to back him up! (incidentally I always have his back since he always has mine)



So there it is. $2.509 for 87 unleaded. Consider him Nostradamos, the great sage (he already has the beard for it) and heed his warnings for henceforth!

-SAM

Showering together.

Hey Peeps,
We had a bunch of people over last Saturday to celebrate momma's impending belly pop. They came bearing gifts and good tidings. We chatted, built an alphabet book, opened gifts (none of which were for me), grilled burgers and wieners (some of which was for me), and generally had a good time.
But first the really important stuff... IS THIS THE UGLIEST DUCK YOU'VE EVER SEEN????


Now for a picture overload. We got lots of good stuff for Zoey. Much thanks to everyone!













Overall a heck of a time for everyone.... except popo who as you can see is was terrified. Surprise.

Till next time don't be a scaredy cat like popo, be a MAN LIKE SAM!

-SAM

THE WINNER IS..... DAN!!!!!!

Hey everybody,
As Dan correctly deduced because I assume he is correctly skeptical of all things photographic and all things in general, that last image was a bit of a joke. I even tried to fudge the photoshop job a bit to make it easier.
You all managed to take it very well and respond as you were expected to despite the fact that when you first looked at the picture you either a) Thought about Kate from John and Kate plus 8 or b) thought !!!! Holy Cow that baby must be 30 lbs!!!!! Teresa was somewhat mortified by that last post so I will now include the shot untouched and completely un-altered.



Not quite the same eh? So Hip Hip Hooray for Dan!

-Sam

As Requested

We've been getting a lot of requests for a side belly shot so much to T's chagrin we caught her looking lovely as always.



There you go, maybe some shots of Zoey's room to come as it gets closer to completion.

Two posts in such a short span? Consider yourselves lucky! ohh and poppies.

Hello all,
Sam here. We took another sweet nature trip last week. Since the sweet smelling lady has been on a little vacay for spring break we've been doing all kinds of things to keep busy. Turns out we live right near the California State Poppy Preserve. Now for those of you who have been paying attention we've had some precipitation this year. Apparently more than most years and at just the right times. So, we're expecting a superb Poppy year. We decided to go and check it out the free way. There is actually a parking lot that costs $7 and there are no dogs allowed in that part of the place. This is where the beard and his extensive knowledge of all things Mojave comes in handy. All those hours he spends out in the middle of nowhere doing nothing finally paid off as far as I am concerned. He found a back way (free) and we got to come (hooray). It turned out to be an absolutely beautiful day. First the highlights.

Here's the sweet smelling lady being the foxy pregnant lady who still smells sweet but rocks the maternity wear like a hot mamma.



Here's a couple more and one of the beard.





Now for the obligatory shots that the beard continues to shoot every time we go anywhere. He acts like a nut sometimes with a camera. He crawls around on all fours, sticks in in my face, lays down, etc.... mama likes these though and she thinks some of them might make nice wall shots.







Till next time don't eat the poppies, TRUST ME.

-SAM