Sammy’s First Birthday
Photo by Jamie May Photography
Can you believe it’s already 2023?!?
Hard to believe a year ago I was in labor, awaiting the arrival of our little boy. Finally, at 5pm on January 21, 2022, Sammy was alive in the world as a big, healthy boy with those gigantic hands! He did not cry once, instead he made the cutest little cooing baby sounds, already telling mom and dad all sorts of stories and ideas! Samuel Bradford Berry won our hearts all over again and he continues to bring the best out of myself and Sam every day.
Please enjoy all of Sammy’s one year pictures below done by Jamie May Photography! She is our friend and official family photographer!
What Is Sammy Up To At Age 1?
Using his walker, Sammy zooms around almost at a full run, but we have yet to walk independently! He loves to read his books, play with his balls and anything with a wheel, and help Mom with whatever she is doing around the house. Sammy always asks to sit on Dad’s lap and help him write code on his computer, or sit quietly during a video call. He also will tastefully and delicately play the keyboard on Dad’s lap, using all 10 fingers and both octaves! Sam Sam loves all music and dancing, but specifically seems to enjoy mariachi music the best. Food favorites include (but not limited to): scrambled eggs, bananas, beef, pickles, breads, chili, mashed potatoes, and puffs. Anything Sammy can eat by himself, he seems to like!
We are so proud of Sammy, he has the most precious and sweet personality. Out on the town, Sammy is a friend to all as he waves and smiles at anyone and everyone. He is a mischievous fella, when mom tells him “no” that MUST mean she wants him to do that thing again, this time with a big smile on his face! It is so difficult to get upset at Sammy, he is a total jokester… but at one year old we have officially reached discipline using time outs! There’s only so many times my poor plant can take a big WHACK from Sammy. With that said, our son is a snuggler, and loves nothing more than to sit in mom or dad’s lap and watch videos of himself. From an early age Sammy gives his mama lots of big, open mouth slobbery kisses on the cheek. I certainly love all the hugs and kisses!
Sammy’s favorite stuffed animal and first Build-A-Bear!
Sammy’s Birthday Party
We had such a fun time celebrating Sammy, and he certainly enjoys being the center of attention. Our sister Kelsey turns 21 on January 23rd, so we celebrated her big day as well. Aunt KeKe is one of Sammy’s favorite babysitters! It was such a blessing to have our friends and family so supportive and loving towards our big boy.
Thanks to Bradley Jr. we had a big bowl of homemade whipped cream for Sammy to dive into when it was time to sing “Happy Birthday”. We watched a video of Sammy’s first year (made by yours truly), and opened presents! Sammy receives many, many gifts from Grammy and Grandpa!
With our family growing in the summer (baby #2), it makes this time of life even sweeter. Sammy is going to be the best big brother, and we are so excited for him to grow up with a sibling and best friend. We can hardly believe our little boy is already a year old. Please enjoy the videos and pictures of Sammy’s party below, and check out my website taylorberry.social!
