Great Things to Come

Josh, Sam, and I have been visiting in KY this weekend. We're still here so I don't have a connection to upload any of the photos. There are some great photos, too. Some are silly, but most of them are "sweet".
We arrived at Mom's house late Friday night (10 pm! ha!) and set up camp. Sam was such a great travel companion (although for such a little guy he really does require a lot of baggage...) He hardly cried- he MAY have whimpered a couple of times, and slept the ENTIRE time. He's such a great baby; He's definitely spoiling us.
Saturday was a busy, busy day. We headed out to see Josh's family in Murray. It was the first time that his Aunt Nickle and Uncle Tommy as well as Mammaw and Pap were able to see Sam in real life. They got the biggest kick out of him. I even let them take care of Sam alone for about an hour while I shopped a couple of consignment stores. They did a great job and Sam loved hanging out with his KY kinfolk. Suffering from a bit of a cold, I clocked out early in the evening and that's when Dad decided it might be time to get back to camp for Mom and Sam to rest. As big of a day as Saturday was, Sunday would be even bigger.
We went to church Sunday morning at Calvert. Of course, we were fashionably late and made quite an appearance (even though we came in through the back door) so people knew we were there and crowded around after to ooh and ahh over the latest addition. I think it really must be tough to be that little and so cute because you're always the center of attention. Sam does get worn out by it and you can just see him let out a sigh of relief when he's finally left alone.
Anyway, my best friend from high school came to visit after church. Jessalyn is expecting a boy late March, so I was more than happy to show her the ropes of raising a boy-- (mainly how to change a diaper and not get "hit"). Then it was off to Murray again for church at Glendale. Once again, being the center of attention can wear a little guy out, but he was happy to oblige.
Monday was a great day for Sam and me. Sam was introduced to his Papa John as well as his Great Grandmother Wilmena. (Papa John is my Dad, Great Grandmother Wilmena is my almost 94 year old Grandmother). Papa John and Sam had the best time. They laughed, they talked, they sung their ABC's, they even had a staring contest, I think. Papa John also helped give Sam a bath because Sam spits up so much that he gets "soured". Great Grandmother Wilmena also had a big time with Sam. The time spent together was so precious to me because I got to see her interact with a baby in a way I had never seen before. I saw a glimpse of my Grandmother from a long time ago come out.
My heart has just been overwhelmed this weekend with so much love for my family and I'm so fortunate to be blessed with a great extended family-- well, I'm just so happy for Sam. He's surrounded by a lot of love.
Obviously, there aren't any pictures up right now, but I'll put pics up from this weekend hopefully by Friday! :) Great things to come!