Making movies

| November 21, 2013

We are always trying to think of something new to do with Sam to keep her amused. Sometimes, especially if the weather isn’t cooperative, or if Sam isn’t feeling well, the days can be really long. Sam is always asking Mark if she can play with his Legos, so recently Mark got it in his head to try something different with her. He set up some camera equipment and taught her about stop motion film. Here are some of the movies they made. I hope you enjoy them!

The first one is her Space Man video.

The second is Alligator Munching a Hat.

The third is Knight vs. Alligator.

Her fourth is Flipping Pancakes.

The fifth is Riding the Alligator.

Last but not least, Sam’s very own idea, Monsters vs. Peppa! She had some input into all of the ideas, but this one was definitely her very own.

Oscar award winning shorts, in my opinion!

Happy Birthday, Poppy!

| November 21, 2013

This past weekend we had dinner for Poppy’s birthday. Mom and Joe came over for dinner and Sam helped wrap the presents. She decorated the wrapping paper on her own gift to Poppy.

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Sam couldn’t wait of course until dinner was over so we could move on to her favorite part — presents!

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No one ever gets to open their own presents anymore…

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Here she is modeling her present for Poppy. When I asked her a few weeks ago what we should buy Poppy, her immediate response was, “How about a new golf shirt?” A perfect idea!

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Now, on to the cake! Sam helped decorate it at Grandmom’s house by putting on the sprinkles. When she got to our house, she put the candles on.

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Happy Birthday, Poppy!  We love you!