laughing with…

Posted on March 25, 2011

Personal Project:It’s the small things
I have been meaning to post Spring photos of things blooming and changing around here. I have recently found this amazing song called “Laughing With” by Regina Spektor (lyrics below). I highly recommend going to iTunes and downloading this song asap. Below I will post the lyrics, along with my photos of growth and of course photos of Dean because he is growing like a weed too!
Yesterday and today we had a day to think about life, the circle of life, to be exact. Sad to say we lost Mike’s Aunt died yesterday afternoon and she will be SO missed by everyone. She had a long fight with cancer and we were so fortunate to have visited with her on 5 different trips (we live across the country). That same evening, my best friend from Colorado gave birth to her baby girl at 12:30 a.m. Welcome to the world baby girl!! Bittersweet is a word that comes to mind. As with seasons, there is a similar process, blooming, living, dying and repeat. Seasons and life are always changing & transitioning. Love you Aunt Susan! Congrats & love to the G family!

Laughing with… By: Regina Spektor

No one laughs at God in a hospital
No one laughs at God in a war
No one’s laughing at God when they’re starving or freezing or so very poor

No one laughs at God when the doctor calls after some routine tests
No one’s laughing at God when it’s gotten real late and their kid’s not back from that party yet

No one laughs at God when their airplane starts to uncontrollably shake
No one’s laughing at God when they see the one they love hand in hand with someone else and they hope that they’re mistaken
No one laughs at God when the cops knock on their door and they say, “We’ve got some bad new, sir”
No one’s laughing at God when there’s a famine, fire or flood

But God can be funny
At a cocktail party while listening to a good God-themed joke or
Or when the crazies say he hates us and they get so red in the head you think that they’re about to choke

God can be funny
When told he’ll give you money if you just pray the right way
And when presented like a genie
Who does magic like Houdini
Or grants wishes like Jiminy Cricket and Santa Claus

God can be so hilarious

No one’s laughing at God
No one’s laughing at God
No one’s laughing at God
We’re all laughing with God…

I noticed my basil plant was sprouting (above) and another tree in the backyard. We welcome Spring here in NC!

Enjoy your Friday, Samantha





9 month old boy!

Posted on March 23, 2011

One more thing to share…

Dean the 9 month old boy. I just love his sweet faces. That is all for today.

Oh I thought I’d mention I will be in Minnesota at the end of May, please email/message me if you are interested in a photo session. -S

my favorite!





teething.

Posted on March 23, 2011

Personal Project: It’s the small things

This is my favorite of them. Sylvia has her dog chew bone and Dean has his wheat teething biscuit. This was a happy occasion until Dean dropped his biscuit by her paw in which Sylvia decided to gobble his treat up as she casually went back to finishing up her chewy. Dean yelled at Sylvia once he realized it disappeared, they made up, and continued enjoying their day together.

Enjoy this Wednesday,

Sam, Dean & Sylvia





the WH collection.

Posted on March 17, 2011

Good afternoon!

I said I would post a few photos from our trip to DC of Dean. Here are some of Dean and Dad in front of the White House. There are about 50 of these photos and every face is different. This is why were calling it the White House Collection!

Enjoy the sunshine and St. Patty’s day,

Samantha & Dean

my favorite!





Natalie & Kevin: Engagement Session D.C. style

Posted on March 12, 2011

Good Saturday evening to you!

We took a family adventure on up to Washington D.C. this past weekend. Both Mike and I had been there but not toured the city completely. Besides the museums, we saw every monument/memorial there is to see. Thanks to our awesome tour guides (thanks again!) Natalie and Kevin.

We walked, talked and snapped some beautiful photos of this engaged couple. I love all of these photos of them and the background of D.C. What a great place to be. We had such a eventful/unforgettable trip. Photos to come of Dean goes to Washington (we got some good ones of him too!)

I look forward to taking your wedding photos in May in good ol’ Minnesota! Here is a little (a lot) from our all day session! Enjoy, Samantha

the white house.

the national cathedral.

I love this one.

I love all of the photos at the cathedral.





may the force be with you…

Posted on March 3, 2011

I can’t help but laugh while posting these photos that I took on Sunday for my friend’s little boy. He turned 5 years old and had a Star Wars themed party. He is such a character and was real serious when it came time to make a wish. He closes his eyes and he says the wish out loud under his breath. I asked him after what he wished for and he said, “I will tell you once it comes true…”

I’m still laughing…

Happy Birthday to you Nate! Thanks for letting my family and I be apart of it!

Enjoy, Samantha

Making a wish!





27 years…

Posted on March 3, 2011

Personal Project: It’s the small things

Dean and I were waiting in the dark with birthday candles lit as Mike walked in the door from work. Happy 27th Birthday Mike!