Girls night out.

Last Thursday night Mom, Aubrey, Lauren and I along with Maddi and Abbie all went to see the fun loving, energetic, keeps you laughing and singing musical "The Wizard of Oz" at Rodgers Memorial Theatre. It was a fun filled night with dinner from Chili's and then non stop laughter and singing at the musical. Thank you mom for making that night possible. I have been singing "If I Only Had A Brain" all weekend. Thanks to my sisters for coming up from Provo on a school night and coming down from Hooper also on a school night. And for bringing your sweet girls. I can still hear Abbie laughing at the Lion and Toto, yes they had a real dog play Toto. Shay and Erin we missed you. We wish you could have been there with us. Its like mom says, she feels like when she walks out the door to even go to work or seminary she feels like she needs to invite us all to come along with her because she never wants someone to feel left out. I love my sister and my mom, I truly am surrounded by the most wonderful Women and Friends anyone could want. They are so amazing you couldn't even possibly ask for better Friends, Sisters, or Mom. I love you all and know you would all do anything for me as I would for you, yes I would even give you my hair if you needed it.

Milk Bath.

~Summer Vacation~

~Summer Vacation~ I am so excited to finally have gotten the pictures from our summer vacation that Jake, Sammie and I were able to go on. We spent 3 wonderful days going through Yellow Stone National Park, visiting my Grandparents in Montana and just watching Samantha explore, explore and explore some more.

Here is Jake, Samantha and I in front a huge tree root that was in front of our condo at Henry's Lake. And yes I am 7 months Pregnant. Here Samantha is playing in Henry's Lake. You can tell she is just so happy. She loves to run and get messy. I can still remember her coming up to me saying "mess". Oh, she makes me laugh and she really did have so much fun.

I love this picture of Samantha, her eyes and lips just kill me. She is so beautiful.

This is the trail that went from our condo down to the lake, Sammie would just run up and down it laughing and smelling every flower she past.Sammie playing in the bushes on "her" trail. I LOVE that she is so happy.

Here is Jake and Sammie in Yellow Stone Park. If you look behind Jake there is 3 tan spots, those were Elk that were bedded down in that little island. Jake and Sammie are looking at a cute little yearling Elk that was up waling around.

Jake was most excited for this trip because he was going to get to go fishing at his "secret pond" that he hadn't been too for years. Here he is in his fishing boat. I think if I would have told Jake this wasn't Heaven he wouldn't have believed me. He truly does love the outdoors.

Here is Samantha throwing rocks into Jake's "secret pond". We did this for about 2 hours while Jake was fishing. There was not one rock left on that shore bank when Samantha left.

The car ride home, Sammie waving bye, bye to all the fun she had had, in her sleep.

We had so much fun and the best part of it was that we were able to share part of this trip with my dad. Him and Jake went fishing together on Henry's Lake and then my dad took us up to his parents house and then we went and walked around down town. Thanks Dad for making this trip so much fun and for letting the three of us join you on your yearly fishing trip. I would also like to thank Jake for taking me up to Yellow Stone. Jake and I have been up there every year sense we meet. That was our 4Th trip up there and I love it more every time we go. This is a tradition that we just happen to make, that is one of my favorites. And if you need to know how often Old Faithful goes off just ask Jake, he knows.

TICKLE-ME-ELMO

Here is an adorable video I found of Samantha D with her TICKLE-ME-ELMO.

OHHHHHHHH YES BABY!!!!

I did it. My blog is finally up to date. I have music, a blog counter as well as my family and friends URLs (is that what its called)? Who cares I did it oh, and I changed my BACKGROUND and this is what like my 3rd or 4Th post of the day. Wow, I truly am a professional blogger now. Thanks all to my little sister Lauren who made me feel like an idiot for not knowing how to do any of this, and yet I figured it all out on my own. Thanks LaLa, I really do love you and this really is so much fun. If it were not midnight YOU all know I would be calling you all on the phone freaking out telling everyone to check out my new beautiful blog, but sense it is soo late I will wait until the morning. I love you all and am so happy that we have this wonderful tool to share our lives with each other. Keep in touch and KEEP Blogging!!!!! ps I also have that cute sign that says " Home is Heaven on Earth" Yes my blog is finally cute. Hugs and Kisses!!!

Hurry Home.

About a week ago I had to just get out of the house, no kids no Jake just me. You know that feeling when you need some fresh air and some adult conversation with no interruptions, yes you can say it, I was at that place where the walls were closing in around me, I hadn't left the house in at least two full days which really is a long time to be stuck in one place with just me and two little kids (don't know were Jake was). As soon as Jake walked in the door I had my purse in hand and was gone. I didn't know where I was going, but of course I had ended up at my mom and dads' house. I don't think I had been there even ten minutes when of course Jake called and said Cameron was screaming and you need to hurry home (my wonderful son who won't take a bottle or a Binky for anything was crying). And of course I had feed him really good before I had left, but for some reason or another he was just not that happy. I told Jake I was on my way. As I was coming home there is a STOP sign that I turn right at, well with the thought of my crying baby at home I guess I "PAUSED" instead of STOP, and then I saw it the red and blue flashing lights come rushing up behind me. I pulled over and the Officer approaches me we talk for a moment and that was it, he just told me to be safe and have a good night, but to make sure I come to a full STOP next time. I finally get home expecting to find a screaming baby in Jake's arms, but he is playing with Samantha so I run up to Cameron's crib, no baby and no crying. I ask Jake were Cameron is and he says... "look at the island in the kitchen". I walk over and I see my beautiful Son laying on top of the laundry sleeping like an angel, yes sleeping not crying. I think Jake made up the whole thing and he just wanted me to be home with him and the kids. We ended up having a great night playing Candy Land with Samantha and then Jake and I watched a movie, I truly feel so loved and blessed even if I don't get my alone time.

Once upon a dream...

There lived this adorable energetic PRINCESS named Samantha D. PRINCESS Samantha D was known and loved by all the kingdom. PRINCESS Samantha D loved to run, jump, fly, laugh, play, twirl, and explore. PRINCESS Samantha D had so much energy that there was a rumor going through the entire kingdom that she never rested and she made the King Jake and Queen D very tired and very exhausted. Well, one day Queen D had a wonderful idea, if she put PRINCESS Samantha D in her most beautiful gown and glass slippers and have her dance and twirl as much as she could, then maybe just maybe our wonderful PRINCESS would finally get the rest she needed. PRINCESS Samantha D did exactly what the Queen wanted her to do. She put on her gown and glass slippers and danced and twirled like no other PRINCESS in all the land ever has. While Queen D was taking care of the Duke, Cameron J the castle was getting quieter and quieter. Queen D didn't know what to think. And when she came in to check on PRINCESS Samantha D this is what she found...
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Samanthas' 2nd Birthday

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Samanthas' 2nd Birthday!!

Knock, knock.
Who's there?

Sammie.

Sammie who?

Sammie is TWO that's who.

Samantha opening her gifts, and wearing the tutu Grandma Kay made her.

Wow!!! I can not believe that my sweet little angel girl is TWO. Samantha D Lawson turned the big two years old on January 9Th. She had such a fun day. Jake, Sammie, Cameron and I went to the Kangaroo Zoo (there will be more pictures of that adventure coming soon) during the day for her birthday activity and then that night we had the Grandparents and Great Grandma's over for dinner and cake and ice-cream. Samantha had the most wonderful day. She got some really cute things including a couple of dance skirts a tutu made by Grandma Kay as well as gymnastics lessons from Grandma Kay and some many other wonderful things from all those who love her.

I just want to take a moment and tell my sweet daughter just how much I love and appreciate her and that she is truly my angel girl. We are and will be forever best friends. Samantha, you are constantly making me laugh and you bring a smile to my face every time I look at you. I love you so much Samantha and can't wait to see what these next many wonderful years bring in your life. All my love mom.

Samantha blowing out the candles on her Caterpillar cake, made by Grandma Kay.

Cameron J. at 4 months

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A mothers reward.

I love being a mother. It truly is one of the most satisfying jobs you could ever have. I have two kids, Samantha an adorable energetic two year old and a 4 month old son Cameron who could coo your ear off. There are many wonderful things about being a mother. Cradling your baby for the first time. Putting a band-aid on a boo-boo, along with a kiss and a "your going to be alright". Those wake up calls, yes we might complain about getting up with your baby or toddler, but that really can be the most magical time a mother can spend with a child. No phone calls, no TV, just you and your angel. Peace. But the most magical reward a mother can get is when your baby for the first time throws there arms around you for no reason and says " love you mom". As a mother you are constantly giving. Giving your time your space and your unconditional love. And there truly is nothing better than when that little person you have been loving since the day you found out you were going to be a mother says "love you mom". When as a mother you have finally been given your reward, your pay check, your big bonus. What ever you may call it, but when your child has learned to love, that is what being a mother is all about. I love you to Samantha, and am so proud you are my daughter.

Smile Box

I love Smile Box so much. I love that I can create scrapbook pages and then download them to my blog, it makes it so much fun and I know love blogging. I know I still need to do some normal posts, but I am still trying to get the hang of it. I love you all so much and thanks for taking the time to see how my small family is doing. And I want you to all know that I do check out all of your blogs as well. I love you all, Hugs and Kisses. Love D

Cameron J Lawson

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CHRISTMAS EVE

~CHRISTMAS EVE~

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house the only thing stirring was D with her mouse (left click, right click) Jake, Samantha and Cameron were all snug in there beds while D stayed up blogging to excited to sleep. The lights are twinkling and the presents have been placed, Santa has come and left with out a trace. The stockings are filled with stickers and more in hopes that Samantha will not stick them to the floor. Animal trains for Cameron and a new Doll with a stroller for Samantha, a shirt or two for Jake and a knife set for D. Now, time for bed, need to get this posted, its 11:59 Christmas Eve is almost Christmas. Oops, to late its now Christmas, so Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Christmas

CHRISTMAS

I love Christmas. I love this time of year and I can't wait until Samantha and Cameron are old enough to get it. Not just the Santa and the gift thing, but the true meaning of Christmas. Christ and his birth...The ultimate gift... What is the ultimate gift? Is it that one toy your just dying to have. That new pair of shoes. What about the $100 pair of jeans. Or is it more, more than what money can bye? You can't find it at a store or bye it on line. It doesn't even cost money. Its not free, but its not expensive. Christ and his birth... his life...his ministry...his plan...his suffering...his death...his Resurrection...his gift to us...our life...our choice to choose... family...eternity...what more could we want? What more could we ask for? What else is there that we need?

Sibling Love~

Sibling Love~

Samantha loves HER baby brother so much. Every morning when she first wakes up she says "BABY" with a huge grin. She is always needing to know were Cameron is and what he is doing. Samantha is so sweet to him and really is Cameron's second mom. I love her and the big help she is (most) of the time. She loves changing his diaper for me, she can even take it off even when I'm not ready for her to and she says "I help mommy". How sweet, she truly is my ANGEL girl and I love her so much. I can truly see how much Samantha Loves her baby brother. And about 2 weeks ago it was so sweet I had Cameron on my lap talking to me and he as a champ at cooooing, he was smiling and talking so much. Well Samantha came and sat next to us and started talking to him and he looked right at her and gave her the biggest grin ever and then she looked at me at I looked at her then we both looked back at Cameron and we all three, even Cameron just started laughing. It was so sweet to see Cameron interact with Samantha. She now loves to talk to him and when he is getting fussy or tired of being in the swing she can go over and talk to him and he just stares at her and loves her so much. They truly will be best friends. That is the best part of being a mom, when your children smile at each other and you can tell that the love each other.

Samantha and Cameron having there first slumber party on the floor watching Elmo. I love her little arm around his shoulders. She kept it like that until he fell asleep.

Nesquik + Samantha = One Messy Girl,

One day I was busy making dinner when Samantha wanted some chocolate milk. I told her I would get her some in a minute, but we all know Samantha and how persistent she can be. She decided she would get it on her own. She went into the pantry got out the Nesquik and a large spoon (I don't remember giving her the spoon, but there is no way she could have gotten that on her own) let me mind you no milk and started spooning the chocolate in by the mouth full. What an angel girl, she truly is Grandma Kaylee's granddaughter. Lets just say that Samantha lOVEs Chocolate. PS: it makes me feel better to know that Cameron was only a few days old when this happened, so I really do watch her.

Giving Thanks

Truly we have so much to be grateful for. As we went around the table, family was the first gift we all said we were grateful for. Though we weren't all together, all together we have a beautiful family. I am so grateful for my Matthew, each of our children and their spouses, and like every grandma, I am grateful for the most perfect grandchildren in the world.

D's famous 12 layer jello, with a twist. This year she made each of us our own individual jello. Cool!

"Our cup runneth over"

When I was a little girl I remember sitting around the table with my family and watching them drink from their saucer the coffee that had spilled out of their cup. If you are drinking from the saucer, your cup is running over. We are loved by Heavenly Father and He provides for our needs.

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