Sami's World

Since Christmas fell on Sunday this year we knew we had to do things a little differently than we are used to. Scott had to leave for church by 7:45 and we knew we wouldn’t have enough time to do presents or even stockings. So we talked with the kids and it was decided we’d wait till after church. Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas Eve, the day we would officially celebrate my birthday. Scott got up early and let me sleep in. He and the kids made me a LOVELY breakfast (eggs, hashbrowns, pancakes, the works). Read the rest of this entry »

According to Scott I am now in my mid 30’s. Really? Mid already? O’well. I’ve gotten over that and am just enjoying feeling young even though my age dictates I’m “old” in the eyes of my children! :o) Read the rest of this entry »

Jaime was asked to sing in the stake musical fireside on December 22. She was so excited to participate. After the first practice though, she froze up and thought perhaps she didn’t want to participate. Then things got better and she started to enjoy the practices and was glad that she was in it. She had been asked to sing a solo. We were all so excited for her. Read the rest of this entry »

I think we all are well aware that service is good. I think people, for the most part, try and render service when asked or when they see a need. But how often do we actually get to do service? Read the rest of this entry »

After lots of pictures and laughter and fun, we headed to the after wedding luncheon. Scott’s mom arranged for a catered Carne Asada lunch. It smelled SO good at the church. The food was awesome. The company even better. The pinata was the highlight for the kids and the adults that got a piece of candy!! Read the rest of this entry »

Saturday December 17 was wedding day. It was all wedding all day!! Scott and I got up and got ourselves ready and headed to the temple. We got there with a little time to spare. Good thing too. I think we went back to the car like 3 times! Read the rest of this entry »

The thought of having to attend a wedding in the middle of December was a bit daunting, but considering who the couple was, it was exciting too. Read the rest of this entry »