Just some of my pals

Samantha loves her friends...here are just two of them! I mean really-just look at those smiles!


Samantha and Ana


Karis and Samantha

Future Band Geeks of America

The other day Samantha was pretending to play the flute and somehow it came up that Peter used to play the trumpet. That was all it took!!! She kept asking him to take it out so she could look at it. Peter dug around in the garage and found it and played for her. She was so thrilled!
Then she wanted to try it out...surprisingly she played and sound came out! I even gave it a try but Sammie told me, "Mommy--that's not very good!" Yikes! At least she's honest.

Merry Christmas!

Highlights of Christmas 2008...


Taking Samantha and Cole to Christmas Eve service with us and celebrating "Baby Jesus birthday"!


Having Grammie and Grandpa here to celebrate with us.


Samantha in her Christmas dress.


Saying goodnight on Christmas Eve.


Santa filled our stockings!!!!!


I got a bike and a helmet!!!!!!!


It was rainy when we woke up so our first lesson was inside!

Then after the rain let up we ventured outside and gave it a whirl.

2 kids to celebrate with...twice as much fun.

Our happy, handsome little guy.

Hmmm...what's this...

Who needs presents when you can just play with your toes.

Christmas is exhausting!

Playdough fun on the patio.

Hanging out with Grandpa.

Sammer got this kitty from Great Grandma Toth. She named him Meowie...he played Skipbo with us! Ha! Lots of entertainment!

There was a hot game of Candyland.

Sammie got to play with both grandpas!

Sammer got some more dress up outfits...one is a fairy-the wings were a big hit!

Grandpa playing solitaire with Dora cards-ha!

It's Santa!!!

We took a chance and went to visit the big guy today. We were expecting a total meltdown but were happily surprised when both of the kiddos did great! Sammie was a little nervous and almost cried when he first walked out. But she gathered herself and even told Santa what she wants for Christmas...a bike and a helmet! It was a success and a great memory! I'm sure this is ALL we will hear about for the next couple days.

Christmas Cookies

It's that time...cookie season is upon us and this year I had a helper...sort of!
Sammie was really excited to use the cookie cutters. She even got her hands dirty!!! I know-I know...but it's true:) She tasted the flour-that was not her favorite...but then she found the powdered sugar bowl and that was a big hit! Surprise surprise. Good memories:)