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Refrigeration: Sam Style

Imagine my surprise when I went to start dinner last night….

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{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama: – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and...

Eating Cereal ~ Sam Style

Swashbuckling ~ Sam Style

The kids have been playing “dress-up” and make believe quite often lately.  Together.  Without bickering.  It’s been fun for me to sit back and watch the plot lines develop and the creative interactions take place.  And of course I love the costumes.  Sam is particularly partial to the pirate ensemble.  And even though mama frowns...
Rock Collecting ~ Sam Style

Rock Collecting ~ Sam Style

Oh my, look at those hands!  You can certainly tell he was having fun!

Sam’s Namesake

While at the cemetery for my Aunt Peggy’s funeral last week a few of us gathered at my grandfather’s grave (Sam’s namesake), which was just rows away from my aunt’s resting place.  While we chatted, hugged, & shed a few tears Sam plopped down for a rest with his beloved otter.  Of all the grave...
Donut Eating ~ Sam Style

Donut Eating ~ Sam Style

It’s as if a little mouse came into the house and nibbled on this donut.  And after almost all of the icing is destroyed he inevitably asks for another.  Who needs the cake anyway, can’t a person survive on icing alone?

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Inspired by SouleMama: {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to...

For Sam & Kate

Late last night Sam came down with a fever and complained of a headache.  He screamed and cried, telling me that it hurt too bad to even sleep.  Oh my poor baby.  It took such a long time for the Motrin to kick in.  This morning he was still feverish, lethargic, headachy & full of...

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Sam I Am ~ The Many Faces of Sam