Sami's World

Christmas Day was very difficult for me. I’m sure this comes as no surprise for those of you who have lost your mom, but it hit me like a ton of bricks. Read the rest of this entry »

I love Christmas Eve at the Richie’s. We’ve been doing it now for 7 years and it’s great. My friend Erika is Italian and wanted to carry on her childhood tradition of a big pasta feast on Christmas Eve. With limited family in the area, we became part of the family! This year the food and company were no let down! It even worked out (now that the kids are older) we had a couple of kids tables and an adult table. It was a fun night! Read the rest of this entry »

Ok, so before you think I’ve totally fallen off the rocker and I must be senile at the age of 33 read on. I promise you I’m not senile (ok, maybe a little…) :o) Read the rest of this entry »

4 years ago I freaked out for a whole year about going into my 30’s. All my fears were going to come true….I was now going to be “old” to all people in their 20’s and younger. AHHHH!! But here I am 33 and it’s old hat now. Turning 33 seemed the same as turning 23. But I’m a bit older and wiser now, so that makes a big difference. Read the rest of this entry »

I had the wonderful opportunity to watch lots of kids this month so that their parents could go to their company parties. I really did enjoy the feeling that came with making others happy and being able to give service. Isn’t that what this month is truly all about? Giving of ourselves as Christ gave of himself? Read the rest of this entry »

Earlier this month, our neighbor, Emillie had her birthday. Since my new passion is baking cakes Roberta let’s me practice on her kids’ birthday’s too. Emillie was taking her friends to a showing of the Nutcracker and asked for a Nutcracker cake. I was a little nervous but I think it came out cute. Read the rest of this entry »

We hope this letter finds you happy and healthy. We are eternally grateful for all of our family and friends. You make our journey here on earth so much easier. We have had quite the year. Here are the highlights: Read the rest of this entry »

We have done some fun things as a family already. Unfortunately I have no pictures. Hopefully you can get a visual from my descriptions. Read the rest of this entry »