Sam's big blowout

Parents always talk proudly about their children's capacity to poop or pee in a variety of different comical scenarios. Most of them, however, lack photographic proof. Please enjoy the reenactment of Sam's latest big blowout. Megan and Andrew are the ones holding Sam and laughing uproariously as Sam toots and fills his diaper beyond capacity. Look closely and you can see the proof. If you don't see it, click on the youtube link in the video screen and go to full screen by hitting the button on the bottom right of the video controls .
(sound effects are done by Drew).

Sam laughed today!

This morning I heard the best sound ever to reach my ears! Sam was laying in his crib watching his Flutterflies mobile (thanks Mom!) while I was folding laundry and ....

He laughed!

I jumped and laughed so loud that Sam startled a little. My friend Ryan said it best, "I've never been more proud of someone who can do so little."

As soon as we can capture it on video, you know we'll post it.

a curl in the middle of his forehead

Pa (my grandpa) used to tell me this little rhyme:

There was a little girl
who had a little curl,
right in the middle of her forehead.
When she was good
she was very, very good;
but when she was bad she was - and I'd interrupt and say "Pa, don't say that word."

(The word was horrid.)

Well if you have a look at the pictures Drew posted March 24, I think you'll see that Sam has his own little curl right in the middle of his forehead. The rhyme held true for me. I wonder if Sam will either be very, very good or ... well, you know.

Sam at 11 weeks

We can't believe Sam is getting so BIG and grown up. Here are some recent pictures of him.

Sam Justice - 11 weeks

New Sam Pictures, Smiles and Helping Dad

Here are some fresh shots of the little turtle.

7-8 weeks Sam

Sam smiles

I think we coaxed a legitimate smile out of Sam this morning. Not one of those gassy faces, but a real deal smile! We will keep working on it and trying to get a photo.
Drew

Sam and Elijah, thick as thieves

Here are some new pictures of Sam and his cousin, Elijah. There are also some of Jen's G-parents with the boys, as well as one with Juneau being sweet on 'Lije
Drew

Sam and Elijah, thick as thieves

Sam and Friends

A new video. Sam is 6 weeks old today!! The video is from valentine's day.

The Be Good Tanyas

Everyone should go and check out www.myspace.com/thebegoodtanyas. Look at the blog post called "beautiful." Does that video look familiar? Yep, that's Greta and Sam! What a compliment! Sooooo coooool!

Greta and her Sam

A new video featuring the always motherly Greta and the new baby Sam.

double digits

Yesterday we went to the doctor for Sam's two week check up. He's growing like a weed! In 18 days he's gained 2 pounds and 3 ounces - that's right - Sam weighs 10 pounds!

He's a healthy, happy guy. In fact the only time I've ever really heard him be unconsolable is when they did the PKU screen. The technician pricked his heel to get some blood, and Sam did not wish to comply. Once we left the office, he was instantly back to his sweet, sleepy self.

Recently he has been spending much more time with his bright blue eyes open and alert, moving his huge hands, and vocalizing (somewhere between fussing and cooing). I just love watching him grow.

Drew and Jen's baby pictures

I thought I would post this so everyone can see Sam's parents in their week old glory:

Drew and Jen's Baby Pictures

Some new Sam pictures

If you haven't seen them yet, I added some new Sam pictures to the album. Have a look, they are towards the bottom:

Sam Justice Cavin

A verse for Justice

Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.

- Psalms 82:3-4

New Sam Faces

Sam is very expressive when he wakes up to nurse. I took a series of pictures of him as he was waking. Enjoy:

Sleeping Sam Faces

Baby Sam pics

Click to see the album:

Sam Justice Cavin

Sam's first video montage

I couldn't resist putting together a video of Sam at the hospital. Enjoy. The song is a beautiful one by Ben Folds called "Still Fighting It." I posted the lyrics below the video.


Good morning, son.
I am a bird
Wearing a brown polyester shirt
You want a coke?
Maybe some fries?
The roast beef combo's only $9.95
It's okay, you don't have to pay
I've got all the change

Everybody knows
It hurts to grow up
And everybody does
It's so weird to be back here
Let me tell you what
The years go on and
We're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
And you're so much like me
I'm sorry

Good morning, son
In twenty years from now
Maybe we'll both sit down and have a few beers
And I can tell you 'bout today
And how I picked you up and everything changed
It was pain
Sunny days and rain
I knew you'd feel the same things

Everybody knows
It sucks to grow up
And everybody does
It's so weird to be back here.
Let me tell you what
The years go on and
We're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
You'll try and try and one day you'll fly
Away from me

Good morning, son
I am a bird

It was pain
Sunny days and rain
I knew you'd feel the same things

Everybody knows
Tt hurts to grow up
And everybody does
It's so weird to be back here.
Let me tell you what
The years go on and
We're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
Oh, we're still fighting it, we're still fighting it

And you're so much like me
I'm sorry

Introducing Sam Justice Cavin!!

After 8 hours of intense, medicine free labor, our little sprout Sam was born at 7:38pm on Saturday, Jan. 6th. Jen did great in achieving our goal of an unmedicated birth, althought she is kind of wondering why we decided to go that route to begin with! Baby Sam weighs 7 lbs, 13 oz and is 20 1/2 inches long. He has a full head of brown hair with blonde highlights. Shortly after birth he and Jen got acquianted with a long 1 1/2 hour breasfeeding! Mom, Dad, and Baby are doing well and recovering from the ordeal. We are very proud and excited. The pregnancy is over, but the journey is just begining!!!

Stay tuned for many, many more pics and some video, probably later tonight!

48 inches

See for yourself!

The telephone was ringing...

Here is a neat song that sums up how we feel. Jen is not really overdue, but we are ready, and she is already dialating so bring it on!

Waiting for Jaden
Animal Liberation Orchestra
Fly Between Fall, 2006