so.. ive been MIA

and it will be this way for a lil long..
not wanting to sound like debbie downer or anything but a string of horrible luck has come my way..

im trying to get out of it.. and laugh about it but the LOS (luck of sam as my sister and i refer to it) has been eating away at me

my computer crashed and then died (i am on my mother's currently) my camera has died.. my car died 2 times.. and left us stranded for a few days... and now once again my basement is flooded... all within 2 weeks.. not to mention tons of other lil things that i will not name...

so to my dear friends.. here's to a happy and much better new year!! lots of love,
sam

Read more...

sierra had her holiday musical last night

she was so excited before we got there.. she actually had her own line.. but when put in front of a crowd.. she well.. FREAKS OUTS!! poor thing.. she did not smile and kept trying to hide from me.. but all in all it was ADORABLE.. and im still singing the songs.. i think i managed to make her smile 1time when she finally saw me in the crowd

Read more...

tree triming time..

for the kids that is..
now that i have no more babies around who will pull down my trees.. i thought it was time for mommy to have a nice glass ornament tree and the kids got their own tree.. which they thought was the coolest thing ever. they are in charge of turning the lights on and off and making sure that all the ornaments are on the tree if one falls off they have to put it back on...

seems like this will be an awesome tradition.. but they have so many ornaments i think next year will be a bigger tree...

Read more...

yes i do have other children.. but given the chance.. i am eating her up

i know i talk about moo allot.. well that's bc
a.) she is my baby
b.) i feel like i have missed so much of her bc i have been working nonstop since she was born where as the others i was 100% fulltime momma..
c.) come on she entertains me so..

anywho.. since i have december off (well as off as it can be i am still working but not hardcore as i was) i have been loving every minute of moo.. she is a laugh riot and has the most awesome personality in the whole wide world.. in a large group she gets quiet but let there be 1-5 people around her.. well then the world is her circus ring and she is the center act... and another question answered.. YES the camera is always at an arms reach with me and my kids..

anywho here's a snippet of afternoon play with my lil princess

Read more...

dress up is a daily thing here for moo..

and well plain and simple she has it down to a rockin science!!!

Read more...

if all goes wel...l..

we will be the proud owner of a pup named BUTCH.. im crossing my fingers he loves us as much as i am falling in love with him...

but hopefully weather is well.. he loves me.. and we get their safe.. the lil man will be coming home with us.. i will keep you all updated and you know you will be bombarded with pictures.. esp of D... he is asking.. well begging for a dog...

so wish us luck!!!
santa would be coming early this year.. and it would be the bestest gift ever

Read more...

family time...

one of my most favorite things in the world to do.. is to get everyone together doing a craft project.. they love it.. i love it even more... so it was ornament making night.. the kids had a blast.. daddy was goof as usual and well me.. i loved taking in every moment of my kids.. quiet/cooperating/and enjoying eachother...

you can click on the picture to get the full size and see details

Read more...

another project down..

i made 5 family stockings...

btw... don't laugh at the "FAUX" mantel..

Read more...

3 more down

they may not be perfect but they are so relaxing to do..

the lil girl is si's doll and then we have sleepy lamb and a girly baby reindeer..
i hope the kids like them
if not well then im screwed :)

Read more...

one christmas present done...

so its a homemade christmas.. i do that allot.. most years i always love to share and make with family.. unfortunately last year i wasn't able too..but this year... im in full swing..

first one down is miss marley moo...

i love the way it turned out

Read more...

last day to get your nominations in...

you have till midnight tonight to get your nomination letters in.. send to: yesitssam@juno.com. Winner will be notified by the end of the week.

Read more...

its been a while since i shared a recent shoot..

well here are my last 3 in the past week..

enjoy.. ill start you off with the tiniest doll like girl i have ever seen..she totally just makes me giggle





next is a family.. with 2 little men.. that even though we have a little family rivalry.. YEA you know what im about to say.. THEY ARE SOX FANS... i thought they were sweet enough for me to continue taking their pictures.. and well they let me practice my spongeboob trivia..and sorry mom and dad for making you listen to my fabulous singing voice!!!






last is one of my bff's kids :) i am so lucky to have known these 2 little munchkins.. well..since before they were even a lil sparkle in their mommy & daddy's eyes... they were brave enough to go outside with me when it was 23 degrees out.. but man alive you cannot tell..

Read more...

have you turned your speakers on yet..

if not do it.. you can jam out to some of my favorite men...

YES im a sucker for any man that can sing and play a guitar!! so YES you will hear sappy songs.. but hey.. a glimpse closer to my world.

Read more...