Ice cream monster

While out on a walk on a hot summer night with his parents, Sammy got a little carried away with the ice cream.

It started innocently enough...


...by Sammy having a little taste...


...then Sammy got really into it....


....until Sammy turned into an ice cream monster!!!!.... aaaarrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Hiking at Flat Rock Brook Nature Preserve, in Englewood, NJ

Sammy really enjoys hiking. He doesn't even mind the steep ups and downs of some of the trails. Today on a hike with mom and dad, he also found a small rock he liked and carried it around with him for a while while hiking. He also liked touching the various plants and trees, and sitting down to rest on the fallen logs.

Hanging out out on the balcony at home.

Hiking in Short Hills, NJ

At a friend's birthday party, Sam got a little carried away with all the treats at the table.


Sam is in juice box heaven.

Check out how Sam has grown over the past 2 years.

This is him in his crib now.


This is Sam when he first moved into his crib, at age 3 months.

Chilling out by the pool.

Testing the waters.

At the beach at Asbury Park, NJ

Playground in Mountainside

Is this a washing machine?


I feel cleaner already!


Slides are fun!

Hiking at Wachtung Reservation, Mountainside, NJ

Sam really enjoyed hiking at Wachtung Reservation. He was especially excited about about the pine cones he found while "excavating" some mud piles.

I found mom's hat!


Hmmm, what should I do with it?


Very fashionable!

Soccer USA!

Sam is getting excited about the upcoming soccer world cup.

Opening of this year's swimming season!

Sam is testing the waters of our building's swimming pool. He really enjoyed splashing, especially trying to aim the splashing at his mom!










Sam: "This is fun! Maybe I should become a syncronized swimming gymnast"


"Muaaaa! Why do I have to get out of the pool? Can't I just move into here?"

Family outing for Mom's birthday

Here we are having dinner in Jersey City.


Cousin Jake is Sam's style icon. At least when it comes to how to wear his baseball hat.

Sam must be thinking about something profound. Like how to achieve world peace.


Sam: "Hi Noa! Can I interest you in a fast ride in my red sports convertible?"


Never to early to start chasing girls... :)


A game of telephone?


Noa's new sister, a new baby Zia Snook came to visit as well. Of course, she couldn't wait to join Sammy's reading club!


Sam will teach Zia her abc's in no time!