Growing, Growing, Grown

Hi There,

Sammie and Seth here just updating you on our world as a 4-year old and a five month old.   

Sammie: That's right, I am officially 4 years old now, and Seth is on his way to the 6-month mark.  Life has been interesting to say the least since Seth was born.  It's been really fun having him around though.  Mommy and daddy likes having him around too.  They say they can't wait until he's all grown up so that he can play the Wii with me instead of them.  I can't wait either because mommy is horrible at the Wii and daddy just beats me everytime.  He says it's character building.  Anyway, I plan to teach Seth how to master Mario Kart and play swords in Wii Sports.  He's a pretty neat kiddo, but we have completely different personalities though.   

Seth: - Yup, that's right.  Sammie is really loud and asks lots of questions and I'm really laid back.  I love to smile and giggle though.  I can't help it; all these big people are really funny.  They make these weird sounds like goo goo ga ga and make these weird faces at me, and I'm like what in the world are you doing.  I can't help but laugh.  Anyway, aside from all the regular new world experiences like eating for the first time and trying to roll over, I'm a pretty normal kid.  I just slept through the night two days in a row, and mommy and daddy are loving it.  I think I might throw them a curve ball tonight though.  Sammie and I are also in separate daycares now.  We moved from Siloam Springs and now live in Springdale.  I like living there because now when I wake up mommy is still home, and she gets to pick me up from daycare sometimes too.  I must say, this world is pretty neat.  I love that fluffy walking teddy bear that we have named Jay too.  Sammie says he's a cat, but he looks like a teddy bear to me.   

Sammie: He's a cat!   

Seth: Whatever, Sammie boy.  This brother of mine is something else.  I tell you what.  Anyway, I can already tell lots of fun and adventures lie ahead.  Take care and see you soon.

I'm Here!

Hey,

Where did all you guys come from? One second I'm enjoying the warmth and comfort of my crib (mommy's belly) all by myself, and the next thing I know, everyone else decided to move in. I must say, I wasn't too happy to see you guys, but since you all seemed so excited to see me, I guess I'll let you stick around.

My name is Seth Alsabyerdiese Hinsey, and you guys moved into my world on Dec. 30 at 3:49 p.m. At the time you moved in I was a whopping 8 lbs.- 15 oz. and 20 3/4 " long. I guess that's kind of big, but who knows.

Anyway, I heard that everyone wants to know the story behind this interesting middle name that I've been blessed with. Well it began in the year 450 B.C. when a baby boy named Alcibiades (Al-sih-bye-uh-deez) was born in Athens, Greece. Alcibiades would eventually grow up to become a general in the Athenian army and a Greek politician. Fast forward several centuries to 1941 on the island of Andros in the Bahamas where a bouncing baby boy was born in the settlement of Love Hill. The boy was dubbed Alonzo Hinsey by his parents.

After growing up, Alonzo, who wasn't given a middle name at birth, decided that he wanted a middle name like most of the people he knew. So after hearing of a story about a general in the Athenian army named Alcibiades, he decided to legally change his name. However, back in those days Alonzo didn't have Google or Yahoo and couldn't find out how to actually spell it so he did what any normal person would do and spelled it as close phonetically to how he thought it sounded Al-sa-by-er-diese (Al-suh-bye-er-deez).

Well turns out that Alonzo Alsabyerdiese Hinsey is the father of my father Simeon Alsabyerdiese Hinsey. So I guess that makes him my grandfather, whatever that means. My daddy says he loves his middle name as there are only three people in the world that currently have it. I have to admit it will have to grow on me. But hey at least it makes for a pretty neat story.

Well the nurse just popped in and said the pediatrician is here. They said something about it being time for a circle or circumference or something like that. Oh wait, I think it was a circumcision. I don't know what that is, but by the looks on mommy and daddy's faces I don't know if I'll like it.

See you guys later - I HOPE.

Seth.

Fun at the pool

I'm Three

Hey guys,

Can you believe it's already been three years since I entered this world, and you first met me. I turned three on Friday, and I love it. No more baby games for me, I'm a big boy now. I had soo much fun at my party and got lots of presents from lots of great people. It would take too long for me to name all of them, but they know who they are and I just want to say thanks. I loved the bouncy house that mommy and daddy got for me. The only bad part was that it went away today. They didn't tell me that it was only a rental and didn't get to stay in the back yard forever. Oh well, I'm sure I'll find something to do with all the new toys I got.

The best present of all though, is my new kitty. His name is Sisco. He's pretty neat, but he likes to scratch me. Daddy said we can get his scales (mommy says they are claws but I prefer to call them scales), removed in a few weeks so he doesn't tear the house a part. He's already ripped up some of her curtains. Bad Sisco. Jay, my big kitty, is finally getting used to him being around. When we first brought him home, Jay didn't like him at all, but now Sisco runs the show. I think Jay is just happy to have someone that looks like him to play with.

Anyway, I'm interested to see what life as a three year old has in store. I'm pretty independent now so I guess the sky is the limit. There is sooo much out there to learn and not enough time in the day to learn it all, but I can assure you that I'll try to get it all in as soon as I can. That is, however, only if mommy and daddy can keep up with me. I haven't quite mastered the driving thing yet, but I'm well on my way. I only crashed my jeep three times this past week. I think I may have to wait a little longer on that one, but the new bike Bun Bun got me should keep me occupied until then. But even with those training wheels, it's still pretty tough. Anyway, talk to you guys later and hope you enjoy the pictures from my party down below. TTYL.

Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me

Mark 10:13- 16 (King James Version) - "13And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 16And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them."

Dear God,

I'm sooooo sorry I've been away from the blog for so long. Between daycare and learning how to master the Nintendo Wii, I haven't had much time to update everyone on how life has been as a two year old. I've heard people say that being two is "terrible", but I think it's been the best year of my life. No more poopy diapers. I get to eat chocolate and ice cream a lot more. And no more crib. I can get out of my bed whenever I want. Anyway, Daddy says that now that JBU's basketball season is almost over, he'll help me keep everyone updated on my life in Arkansas more often. So I hope everyone is looking forward to more updates. In Jesus' name I pray. AAAMEN.

13 feet to the bottom - don't look down.

Today was the first time I got to jump off a diving board. I was kind of scared at first, but mommy and daddy did it so I had to do it. Mommy is way better at diving that daddy is. Mommy looked graceful when she did it, and let's just say daddy didn't. It was really fun. Mommy and daddy said we are going to have to make it a Sunday event. I'm looking forward to it.

Sammie Two Year Old Pics