The Brotherhood

Well, Sam and Isaac love each other to pieces...most of the time :)  Their relationship has turned a new leaf this summer, though.  Sam has learned that Isaac has really cool stuff, and that when he has something, he wants to keep it.  Isaac used to just be able to reach out, and Sam would hand over whatever it was Isaac wanted.  Now?  Hard knocks for Isaac.  Mostly it's love and playfulness, but the arguing...the pettiness...it begins.  Hooray for sibling rivalry!
Also, Sam began walking about a month ago with 5-6 steps here and there, then a couple weeks ago he started walking across an entire room after he scanned it and knew loving arms awaited him on the other side.  However, he still prefers walk along walls and furniture because he has become so accustomed to that mode of mobility over the last few months.  The last couple of days he has been pretty adventurous, though!  So, I'd say we have a walker!  Here is a little video...not the best quality, but the first time I was finally able to capture it on camera (little stinker dropped to his knees to crawl quickly to me each time he saw the camera...he's obsessed with playing with it.)
Here is a small photo bomb from the last month, too.

This hummingbird had a few babies in its nest...at a park pavillion.  Pretty cool.

At Murray Park

Isaac was so proud of himself.  He found this piece of insulation for pipes that Dave has cut for something.  He went to his room and built this "roller coaster" using things in his room and a marble.  When he made sure it worked, he called us in to see.  It was adorable and he could not have been more pleased with his efforts.  Here he is demonstrating his invention.

Lots of outside time this summer, with lots of undies and diapers.

deviant thoughtful contemplation

There is also a little bit of teasing going on here and there.

 

Aaaaaaaaaand, the walking :)