I can't believe Merrie hasn't chastised me for not updating this in over 7 weeks. Time has been zipping by again. Samuel had his 15 month checkup today. He's doing fine except being underweight. I think he's gained less than a pound in 3 months. You'd think we're starving the kid, but he's still nursing and always eating it seems. Anyway, he's 18 lbs 9 oz now and he's gotten to nearly 30". He had three shots and still took them pretty well (better than his older brothers do). Here is Sam a day before the 15 month mark.

Merrie and I have been fairly busy with work though we're still working from home for the most part. I've had a lot of work at the plant where I used to be employed nearly 6 years ago. It was prophesied that my business would explode, and I have been busier than normal it seems. I don't want to get too busy though so I can still have time for family and God's work. We've still not heard anything regarding the community center even though the mayoral election is now over.

The 4 top teeth have come in so he's up to 6 now. Since Samuel has remained so small, he was able to fit in his Halloween costume from last year since it was big then. He wasn't as keen on it this year though.


Stephan is doing well. He'll be taking a trip to Italy over spring break so he's pretty stoked about that. He's doing some babysitting for us to work off some of that expense.

Sydney is struggling with being responsible for his school work. He's working toward his Webelos badge and was the top popcorn seller for our pack by a wide margin this year. He'll be doing a basketball league again pretty soon as well.