heart-shaped suckers & a box of chocolates!

Posted on February 13, 2012

Hi everyone! Here are some of the photos of Dean enjoying his heart-shaped suckers and box of chocolates. I love how these turned out so sorry for posting so many of them. I just have too many favorites to narrow it down. Enjoy some sweets and your loved ones tomorrow on Valentine’s day!

Love, Samantha & Dean

Stay tuned for “Day of Dean” photos. I wanted to document Dean’s day-to-day routine before his baby brother arrived. I got the idea from this other photographer who did an amazing job. I just finished editing mine so I should have a preview up soon and then I am going to do another one when Baby Lyle is born. So much to look forward to in the coming months.

Dean's Valentine's day card!

some b&w chocolate action.

sweetie.

hey mom, you want some?

all sugared up!

the sugar has kicked in!

another one of his Valentine cards we sent out.





staying well.

Posted on February 8, 2012

Hi everyone!
Hope you are having a nice Wednesday! I wanted to share something my family uses on a daily basis multiple times a day. I have used Doterra essential oils for about three years now and I just wanted to highlight one particular oil that works wonders, OnGuard. We use this all winter/year long to boost the immune system. Being pregnant, my midwife recommends putting OnGuard as well as Balance (another oil blend) on the bottoms of your feet everyday. Applying the oils to the bottoms of your feet allows for it to soak into all of your body’s systems. Also, being pregnant you are not able to take most over the counter medicine (i.e.: headache or cold medicine) so that’s where the oils come in as they are a natural alternative to any possible ailment you could have. These oils are the most pure essential oils out there and I use them all the time for my son, Dean, I apply OnGuard to his feet to support his immune system daily.
I can’t remember the last time I used over the counter medicine since beginning with these oils three years ago. Basically, you can do anything with these oils, clean with them, diffuse them into the air, apply them topical as well as ingest them. My husband’s aunt makes sprays as shown in the spray bottle below. She uses 5-10 drops of Lavender and fills the rest with water to use as a refreshing face/room spray. Lavender is also a multi-purpose oil that can be used for so many things. You could make spray bottles with so many of the oils, I am going to try Wild Orange next for disinfecting/room spray. Cleaning your home is also another great use for the oils in a natural, less toxic way. If you have any questions about these oils, please email me at samanthahphotos@yahoo.com or visit my Doterra website to check them out:  http://www.mydoterra.com/samanthahuddleston/
I just love these oils and I wanted to share.
Stay well & have a nice Wednesday,
Samantha

OnGuard ingredients: Wild Orange, Clove bud, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, & Rosemary





happy heart day preview!

Posted on February 2, 2012

Hi everyone!

We took these photos last week and I wanted to share a little Valentine’s day preview with you. I will share the rest of them on Valentine’s day. Dean had a couple suckers and a box of chocolates which resulted in some entertaining faces, to say the least. I love this set of photos below, my little character! We made little Valentine’s day cards out of these photos to send to family and friends. I just couldn’t resist sharing these photos anymore.

Hope you have a lovely Thursday, Samantha & Dean





dean goes to the botanical garden.

Posted on January 27, 2012

Exploring the garden.

Dad & Dean inside the butterfly garden.

butterflies were everywhere!

Dean studying the butterfly.

Mike made a giant butterfly friend.

more exploring.

This boy loves his trains...he was mesmerized!

See you later, Deano!

I loved all of the tiled signs and benches throughout the garden.

Dean the monarch.

Zen master moving around the sand in the zen garden. I love these photos and this garden adventure.

Happy Friday to all! I will be posting about a new business adventure in the coming days. Stay tuned!

Enjoy your weekend, Samantha





have you laughed today?

Posted on January 17, 2012

I posted this photo on my fb page yesterday… I thought I should share on here as well.

Happy Tuesday, Samantha

Have you laughed today?





a new year!

Posted on January 7, 2012

Happy 2012 everyone! Some new photos of Dean enjoying the new year and the beautiful Arizona weather.

Have a nice first weekend of 2012,

Samantha & Dean

He loves his Mater truck!





a perfect day.

Posted on December 30, 2011

Hello!

We visited our family in Reno for Christmas this year. We thought we should visit family on this side of the country since we are living in Arizona. Mike, Dean & I took a day trip to Lake Tahoe (saw a little bit of California) and then back to Nevada we went. We had an overall awesome visit but this day was a perfect day. The weather was beautiful, no snow for this time of year here is rare so we took advantage of it and explored. Here are a few of my favorites from the day.

Happy almost New Year!

Enjoy the last days of ‘11,

Samantha

beautiful clear Lake Tahoe.

Dean checking out the lake.

just amazing.

Sweet photo of Dean and his daddy.





18 month old boy!

Posted on December 21, 2011

Our big boy loves his cars.

My favorite one. Thanks for the smiles, Dean!

Dean loves his Gracie (Gratchie as he calls her). I love his relationship with his dog sisters.

Click the 9 month old boy! photos & 12 month old boy! photos to see over the last year. In some ways time does fly by faster when you have kids and in some ways having children makes you slow down to appreciate the small details. Life becomes more full and colorful with children. I was one happy mama/photographer when he looked right at the camera and gave me a cheesy smile.

We still can’t believe he is 1.5 years old. My husband and I were talking about how it feels like just yesterday he was born. And now he is a little man. Appreciate your children & family this holiday season.

Happy 18 months, Dean!

Enjoy, Samantha





Happy Holidays 2011!

Posted on December 18, 2011

Our 2011 Christmas card:

Please check out last year’s version of these Santa photos by clicking here. Wishing you the very best through the holiday season and throughout 2012! Enjoy, Samantha

FYI: Tiny Prints for Christmas cards is amazing! They have excellent customer service and good quality cards.

Visit www.tinyprints.com for example cards (baby announcements, Christmas cards, etc.)





Samantha H. 2011 favorite movie

Posted on December 9, 2011

Hi everyone!

These are my favorite photos of 2011! Please click the movie above to view in a larger screen. For best photo quality please view in medium zoom not full screen. 2011 has been another great year for Samantha H. and we are excited for all that 2012 will bring. Samantha H’s 3rd year…here we come! I am not always available when people need me since I live across the country but I am so happy for the photos I was able to take this year! I am excited for our Minnesota Summer 2012 trip after we have baby #2! Please email for more information if you are interested in a session. I look forward to seeing all of you and for the eventful year ahead.

Enjoy your weekend! Samantha

Sidenote: Happy 18 months (1.5 years old!) to our sweet son, Dean! :)





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