A very special visit with baby Sam

Jeff and I spent a few days in Oregon last week to meet baby Sam, the newest addition to the Corona family. He is my bestest friend Karly and her husband Jose's first baby. We had a wonderful visit. Karly has always been an excellent multi-tasker, but it's most apparent now. She never had one of those Miranda moments (think "Sex and the City"). She was able to care for Sam and keep up with the conversation or activity happening with us, too. She even Wii bowled with Sam in the front pack. We went to restaurants with Sam. We went shopping with Sam. We took walks with Sam. Sam was even with Karly at the airport when she picked us up. Karly's confidence and joy at being a mom makes parenting seem easy. Like anyone could do it. Like me. Well, almost. (Sorry, mom.)

Though Sam is just 2 months old, he is already full of personality. So much so that I have some predictions about his future:
Sam doesn't like a dirty diaper. Karly, I hope this means he'll value cleanliness and always keep his room clean, rinse his dishes and pick up his toys.
Sam loves to be outside. He didn't even mind the Portland rain falling on his little head as we made a dash for the car after a shopping trip at Target. Jose, I hope this means Sam will volunteer to mow the lawn, rake the leaves and fix the deck.
He loves the pugs. He didn't mind when they would lick his toes and sleeping Sam never stirred when the dogs barked. Max and Penny, I hope this means he'll never pull your tails, attempt to ride you or step on your paws.

My favorite Samism was that he would mimic the faces I'd make. I would open my eyes wide and so would Sam. I would smile big and so would Sam. I would close my eyes and so would Sam. It was so cute!

I'm guessing he'll be a famous actor. He'll be so rich (not to mention handsome and smart) that he'll invite his mommy and his mommy's bestest friend to live in the guest house of his fabulous Malibu mansion. See, he's also going to be generous and kind. I've got it all figured it out.

Anyway we had a great visit. Here are a few pictures.