Last week we had a pretty crazy storm with lots of strong wind, rain and hail! The hail was actually pretty small for a typical Kansas storm - about marble size pieces. Craig and I took Sam outside after it was all over to let him see and feel the hail that was still left on the ground. 
We have been so fortunate this year - it has been such a mild winter here in Kansas with 1 or 2 snow falls and very warm temperatures! These last few months we've had many many 60, 70 and sometimes even 80 degree days!! We have definitely been taking advantage of the great weather, spending lots of time outside :-) 
Sam loves going to the playground in our backyard - the swings are his favorite! 
The picture below makes me laugh - every time we put Sam on a new playground toy, he cries! Only for a few seconds though and then once he decides that he's ok, he's back to "happy Sam." 
Sam has a new favorite thing to do! When Craig takes Gus out for a walk around the loop in our backyard Sam pushes his play lion in front of the window and uses it as a stool. He hits and waves at the window to get Craig's attention and then patiently stands there until he can see the boys walking toward the house again - it is so cute! Sometimes I pick him up off of the lion and try to play with him but he goes right back to his spot at the window :-) Sam is a VERY busy little boy so I am always so surprised how he patiently stands at the window waiting for his Daddy and Gus to come home - and when he sees them coming towards the house I have to put my hands behind him so he doesn't fall because he jumps up and down with excitement, haha! 
This past weekend we took our little corolla through the Bubble Wash - this was the first car wash for Sam :-) I know this is pretty silly to "blog" about, but his reaction to this new experience was super cute!
At first he was really excited because there was so much to look at! Although I forgot how noisy the Bubble Wash is because once the water started spraying I could tell Sam was nervous - he would quickly look out each window and then look at me to make sure this was all ok :-)
Sam is smiling in this picture above but he was actually starting to cry because we were in the "dryer" and it was really loud!
And as we drove away in our shiny car, Sam was relaxed and happy again :-) A very interesting first car wash experience for Sam!
Sam is a very happy, very busy little 11th month old! If he's not going 100 miles an hour, then he is sittting quietly with his thumb in his mouth.
Look at that blonde hair! Who knew I would have a little blonde boy!
Sam loves hiding under his Sesame Street walker - he laughs when I find him!
Sam received the cuttest gift from some friends for Valentine's Day this year...it's call a Prayer Pal. He really enjoys snuggling with his new friend and pushing its tummy to hear the good night prayer. This is what his Prayer Pal says...