Pictures!

This is my Little Angel. We took her to get her 2yr old pictures and her Christmas pictures taken a few weeks ago. The entire way there before the pictures we were practicing how she was going to smile, by the time we arrived I was sure she was going to be great. Well, as you can see, once we got there and had the camera in her face all of a sudden she had no idea how to smile. quite frankly i think that running into Breq and Hazy (and their parents) before our session confused Sami especially since she saw how uncle Kyle had smiled for his pictures. She must have thought you are supposed to grind your teeth when someone takes your picture. Thanks Kyle!
But Sami is a lot cuter than Kyle so her pictures still turned out pretty good.
She was so excited with the lady telling her to pose different ways that was definitely her favorite part.

THANKS-GIVING

Thanksgiving was good this year. It was my parents "off" year so some of my siblings were eating with their in-laws. It ended up being just Lance and I, Sami, Clay and Lauren, Mist, Syd, Haybabe and mom and dad. It was good.
We have a lot to be grateful for this year. I am so privileged to be expecting and that in itself is such a miracle to me that I am beyond joy! I am so thankful for my dear sweet perfect little 2 year old Sami, she is such a blessing to me! Even if she is going through a rather difficult clingy phase. (at least I hope its a phase!)
Also one of my biggest blessings in this life has always been and will always be my parents, siblings and their spouses. I truly count all of my brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, and brother-in-law as my family. They are all always there for me. We have had many opportunities in our lives to support each other through many trials and difficult situations, along with countless good times. . . the grand-kids being born and growing each year among the many that come to mind! We are a very close family and I don't just mean because we span in age of only about 8 or 9 years, but because we love each other so much and love each others company.
Even when my sister was living out of state and we didn't see much of each other we were always close. Living as close as we are now just makes it that much more easy to physically be there for each other, although I know as I'm sure the rest of our family does that we are always together and supporting each other in our hearts no matter where our physical bodies may be.
I want to let my family and anyone else that reads this post know how much they mean to me. I am truly grateful for all they have done and the great blessings they have brought into my life by letting me be a part of theirs. I love you all very much.
I especially want to let my husband know how very much I love him and respect all that he does for our little family! I could not have asked for a better man to stand by me through everything he has in the last three years. he is so patient with me! He was always there to support us while trying to get pregnant and I know he'll stand by me through this pregnancy and all the hormonal changes that it will bring! ;-) I Love you and how you have always been willing to help any of my family with anything they may need. You are a blessing to us all. I love how you have accepted my family as your own, and blended in so well.
I hope everyone has had a Great Thanksgiving!
& I hope all of you have a Wonderfully Merry Christmas!