Birthday and More Football!

We've had a great couple of weeks - busy and eventful!

First - just a couple of fun pictures - me, eating my morning banana.  Nothing better than a yummy breakfast with a perfectly ripe banana.

Next - Sam made a countdown chain for the end of school.  Boy, there's still quite a few days to go it seems!

Then there were some football games.  We each had one weeknight game and we both had some Saturday games.  Our last Saturday games got rained out so we'll put in lots of pics from the previous week.

Here I am playing running back.  

I love playing some defense!

Here's Sam getting ready for the play to start.

He was an animal in his last game.  He played almost every position, ran for two first downs, and "tackled" two runners.

He's really starting to understand the game and enjoy playing.

Here he is running the ball.

And here he is playing center.

And you should see the smile on this face - he just saved a touchdown by the other team by pulling the runner's flag.

Then - it was Sam's birthday.  He's 7 years old - - how crazy is that!  He got to open my present in the morning right before we headed out to school. 

Here he is with his birthday decorations. 

He chose a birthday dinner at our favorite local Mexican restaurant.  We've made friends with the owner over the years and she treated him right on his day.

Then he got to have his birthday cake - an ice cream cake.  

And he got his annual growth chart measurement.  He's growing tall - still a bit small for his age, but certainly growing.

And finally he got to open presents from mom and dad.  

Sam really, really wanted a skateboard this year - and so he got one.  Unfortunately, it rained all week long so he hasn't gotten to take it outside for a spin, yet.

And no birthday is complete in our house without the traditional picture - in this case, a Sam Sandwich.  

We spent some rainy time inside playing.  We're still loving our demolition labs that Santa brought us.  

Finally today, the sun came out - so we headed out to visit Grandma L.  We also stopped at the cemeteries to visit Grandpa L.  

And we took some flowers to Grandma June.

Finally - a picture with mom for Mother's Day.  

Sam Alert:  Hey everyone - Sam here.  I had a great birthday, and I still have some more celebrating to do this coming week.  More to come on that front next time.  

Here's a picture with my favorite dad and me.  I was taking a break from playing football.  It was a great game!

And here's a picture with my favorite mom and me.  

Ok - Sam out.  Have a great week!