Dear Daddy,

This morning we went to Hatfield forest! We had a great time walking around and looking for acorns. Mummy even got me a cookie from the shop! We came home and had lunch and Molly had a nap, then we went out looking for sloes, so Mummy and Jo could make Sloe Gin. We couldn't find many...ok, we couldn't find ANY haha!

Here I am this morning at the forest, stroking some moss!

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

Sorry I haven't written for a few days. we've been busy. Yesterday we spent the day with Nana (first Mummy drove to base to check the mail and speak to the lady about our new house. On the way home I vomited in my car seat and made it smell HORRIBLE) Today we went to look at the fishies and Christmas decorations at Scotsdales and then went to a special sandwich shop to get my favourite food in the whole wide world - A HAM SANDWICH!!!

We are getting ready for Halloween. On Thursday I helped mummy make bat and pumpkin shaped biscuits and we decorated them!

Just for fun, here is Molly's Halloween photo from last year - are you scared?

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

Today we stayed with Nana while Mummy went to the dentist. While she was on base she checked the mail and picked up the box that you mailed to us!

I was SO excited! I LOVE all the things you sent to me. Mummy read me 3 of the Clifford books for my bedtime story! Thankyou SO much Daddy!

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

Today I carved the pumpkin that we got yesterday! Mummy helped me. I REFUSED to put my hand inside, I had to use a spoon instead!



 Here it is, all finished, do you like it? Tonight we are going to put a candle inside it!!

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

Today we went to the Pumpkin Patch. Harriet came. It was really fun! Mummy let me pick a pumpkin for Molly and I and one for George too! I got to push the wheelbarrow! Now I keep asking Mummy 'when are we going back to the pumpkin patch'. I did this last year. I made sure to ask at least 5 times a day until Christmas, I think I might do that again this year too.

After the pumpkin patch we went to eat lunch at Niel and Linda's house, it was really yummy!

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

Sorry I haven't written for a few days, things have been hectic. At school we have been doing lots of Halloween things. I made a 'stained glass pumpkin' a ghost (shown here). Mummy wanted to take a picture of me WITH the ghost, but I just didn't want that at all. So she took a picture of me separately.

I miss you Daddy,

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

It's really started to get cold here now. For the last 2 days we have had ice on our car in the morning! Mummy is having to try and find all of my long sleeved things as really I seem to just have lots of shorts and t-shirts from when we lived in 'Merica. Grandma sent us a whole package of clothes! Here is Molly in her sleep suit. It's a bit big as Molly is only small (not big like me) but she is still able to wear it and Mummy said it will just last her a long time. 

 At the weekends I help Grandad fix the house. Yesterday and today we have been laying the floor in the two living rooms. It's made of Ash trees. We have to lay the boards down, match them up and then screw them down. I help by passing Grandad the screws and I keep him entertained with my stories. I like helping!

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

Today at school I did lots of painting. Mummy is accumulating a huge box of all my art work. When you come home you can look at everything I have done!

Molly also drew a picture today - she did NOT want Mummy to take a photo though (as you can see). Everyday at around 4pm she starts getting really tired and fussy. She just stands at Mummy's legs saying 'up, up, up' as Mummy cooks dinner. When you come home you can pick her 'up, up, up'

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

Yesterday Grandad took me to school. Mummy's car was getting fixed so I rode in his truck! It was so fun! After school I went to Nana's house and played with Harriet as she was at home because she had a cold.

Today I had a lovely morning at school. I did leaf prints and painting. I'm learning LOTS of new songs too!

Here is Molly cheesin' for you. She misses you SO much.

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

It's getting really autumnal here. The skies are cloudy and it's damp and getting darker earlier. The clocks go back soon too.

Yesterday we went to Cambridge to go shopping. We went on the Park and Ride bus. I LOVED it but Mummy wasnt so sure. It was very crowded and we had to wait a LONG time for the bus to take us home.

Here I am this afternoon playing in the sand while Molly naps.

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

It's been a good few days at school. Yesterday when Mummy picked me up I was in different clothes. My teacher told her how id blocked the sink up in the bathroom and drenched myself in water. I found it very fun, but Mummy says it was 'very naughty'. 

Today Mummy picked me up early from school. I was NOT happy about this. I cried and cried as I had to leave my friends. I HATE it when she picks me up early! We went to the base for Mummy to see the dentist. It was VERY boring and me and Molly had to wait in the car with Nana for over an hour - Ugh! BORING!

Here is Molly yesterday in my old Halloween outfit. It's too small for me now, but Molly likes it!

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

A few weeks ago mummy got me a jar of caterpillars that I checked on everyday and watched them turn into chrysalis and then two days ago they changed into butterflies. This morning it was time to let them go. I got a bit emotional as I didn't quite understand that I couldn't keep them forever.

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

Today was another really hot day! we played outside a lot! Nana Jo even got the trampoline out for us! I also went to play in the river for a while with Mummy and Molly.

Here we are in the sun on the trampoline!

Love Sam xxx

Dear Daddy,

Today was SO hot. The hottest October day since records began if you must know! Mummy took out the paddling pool and blew it up, I filled it with the hose and it was just like being back in 'Merica. I really enjoyed playing in the freezing water.

Mummy weighed me today, I have put on 5lbs since being here and eating all the yummy English food. I now weigh 37lbs!! almost as much as you Daddy!! Molly has also put on weight, but only 1.5lbs. She weighs 20lbs and 12oz!

Here she is yesterday talking to you!

Love Sam xxx