The best moments are those that have no words to describe them.

Karson 7 Months

2009-09-02T09:42:00.000-07:00

My new best friend! :)

CHEESE!

Karson

2009-09-02T09:40:00.000-07:00

Karson watching his video.

Cute outfit from 'Auntie' Holly.

Loves to play with Callie!

Crawling!!!

Grandpa Sams Funeral

2009-08-26T13:35:00.001-07:00

Saluting Grandpa Sams.........

Grandpa Sams was in the Navy.

Taps

Presenting the flag to Kamron's dad. He was the oldest sibling.

Letting the balloons go...

Rodeo

2009-08-26T13:32:00.001-07:00

I went to my first Rodeo last Friday evening. It is called the Caldwell Night Rodeo.

Saying his prayers.

Nice recliner. :)

Me and my wonderful husband out for a date!

I've Got a Pickle!!!!

2009-08-19T12:20:00.000-07:00

Karson is teething and he loves to chew on pickles!

Montana July 09

2009-07-21T09:58:00.001-07:00

Mommy and Karson getting ready to go see the pigs. Notice the big boots! :)

My two handsome men!

Yes I did let the pig lick Karson's little piggies. :)

On our way to Montana, stopping to stretch.

Greg, Kamrons friend from college and Karson.

Fun in Bama

2009-07-21T09:53:00.000-07:00

Zac and baby Karson

Playing with Papa

Beautiful Lisa feeding Karson for mommy.

Me and my cousin Rhonda....so many memories. Kim should remember too. lol

Karson loves the pool!

Random Pictures

2009-07-21T09:45:00.000-07:00

My family at Easter. What a beautiful family God has blessed me with.

Elle and Kizer

Karson getting ready to go to the pool. He didin't realize how much fun he was going to have.

Mommy and Karson playing at the pool.

Sitting up like a big boy.

Holly's Visit

2009-03-27T07:29:00.001-07:00

We went out to dinner for my birthday.

Daddy took this picture. Isn't it cute!

Sleepy head.

Holly with Karson for the first time.

BUSY BUSY

2009-03-17T08:31:00.001-07:00

Sorry there has been no new pictures of Karson. I have started back to work and have been too busy to put pictures on the computer. Next week is Spring Break and Holly is coming for a visit. So that means there will be lots of pictures added next week.

Compare

2009-02-23T16:50:00.000-08:00

Four days old

Three weeks and four days

Seussical, The Musical

2009-02-23T16:44:00.000-08:00

Here we are getting ready to go to Seussical, The Musical. A while back on Kizer's birthday we took only him to a Boise State football game. So now it is Elle's birthday so Kamron and I took her to Seussical, The Musical. Here we are curing her hair.

Isn't she beautiful!

She loves to pose!

My favorite picture!

The three of us ready to go! We had a blast! The play was mostly about Horton Hears a Who. So cute!

Monkey Outfit

2009-02-23T16:28:00.000-08:00

My mommy loves monkeys. So 'Aunt Holly' bought me this outfit. Don't I look adorable?

My brother and sister got the camera and took these pictures of me. They love me!

I am four weeks old today. I am big stuff!

I am my mommy's little monkey!

BATH TIME

2009-02-19T14:37:00.000-08:00

The pictures added backward. Here we are getting him dressed after his bath.

Trying to get Karson warm.

This feels good. :)

He loves water running over his head. :)

At first he didn't like it but then as you see the other pictures he enjoyed his first bath. :)

My Boys

2009-02-17T12:06:00.000-08:00

Kamron and Karson

Multi-tasking?

More Karson

2009-02-13T16:26:00.000-08:00

Mommy talking baby talk.

Me and my precious little Karson.

More baby talk. :)

Karson and his big sister.

Grandpa Sams loves to hold baby Karson.

Karson

2009-02-13T16:17:00.000-08:00

Big brother just woke up.

He obviously didn't like the light in his eyes. lol

This is my favorite picture. So precious!

My two loves of my life.

I took Elle and Kizer to get Cheer and Basketball pics done. They did a great job. They gave us these Valentine cards for free.

BABY KARSON

2009-02-03T10:13:00.000-08:00

Here is my precious little boy!

Christmas 08

2009-01-19T07:57:00.000-08:00

On Christmas Day we loaded up and went to Kamron's family in Oregon. We had lots of fun! I took a few pictures, but am awaiting the really good ones taken by Kamron's sister. The kids loved sledding. I walked to the top of the hill, but road on the snowmobile on the way down. They brought me a chair and made me a fire. I had fun watching them, wanted to join in but I guess there will be next year. :)

Here is Kamron and the kids getting ready to go up the hill for some fun in the snow!

Here is the cousins on Kamron's side of the family. Left to right....Wyatt, Fallon, behind Emily, Kizer, Elle, and Heather. The kids LOVE spending time with their cousins.

Here is Kamron and his sisters, Kaidee and Kielee.

Our first Christmas as a Family. Hopefully Kamron's sister will e-mail me a better picture of this too. :)

Week 36

2009-01-19T07:48:00.000-08:00

Here's to all that really wanted to see me get BIG! As you can see...I have hit that end of the road look. I am tired and swollen. Many of you know that feeling. You are ready to have this baby!

Baby Sams

2009-01-07T11:58:00.000-08:00

For all of you that want to know the name......

KARSON LEVI SAMS

Week 33

2008-12-23T10:03:00.001-08:00

Wow Three post in one day! Aren't you lucky...lol

Chirstmas Tree

2008-12-23T08:27:00.001-08:00

A couple of weeks ago, we went with some friends up to the mountains to look for a Christmas tree. We had lots of fun, even if our tree looks like a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree.

Here is Elle with their son Josh. We had a fun filled day!

31 Weeks

2008-12-23T08:24:00.001-08:00

I know I am late at posting this picture. I am actually 33 weeks today. Maybe you'll be lucky and I'll post a pic later...after my shower. lol Yes you will see this shirt and one just like it in the rest of the pics, they are so comfy!

29 Weeks

2008-11-27T11:24:00.000-08:00

Here I am at 29 weeks. I went to the doctor yesterday and she said everything looks great! The background is not the best but it shows my belly the best. Enjoy! :)

Here is a picture for Holly, we had Callie pose with me. :)

Going to Ohio!

2008-11-05T11:40:00.000-08:00

I'm going to Ohio this weekend! Pictures will be coming soon!

Week 22

2008-10-11T13:23:00.000-07:00

Wow how time is flying! Here I am at 22 weeks. YEAH! Half way there! I definitely can't hide it now. lol

It's a boy!

2008-10-01T19:59:00.000-07:00

We found out today that we are having a boy! YEAH!
Elle said she hopes it turns into a girl. :)

Boise State Homecoming Game

2008-09-16T18:32:00.000-07:00

Here we are sporting the teams colors. Elle wasn't going to the game but we didn't want to leave her out. So I put a blue and orange butterfly on her face.
I didn't want my whole face covered. I think I still showed team spirit.
Of course there was a HUGE crowd!
Here is Kizer standing by the Bronco....the team mascot.
The beginning, I always love the band.

2008-09-16T18:31:00.001-07:00

Here comes the TEAM!
Here's is Jenn and I. WE became friends through our small group at church.

17 WEEKS

2008-09-05T20:05:00.001-07:00

Here's a picture for all who have been asking to see me as I am getting bigger. I am four days from being four months pregnant!

Labor Day Weekend

2008-09-04T16:37:00.000-07:00

Most of Kamron's family and I went to Cascade for Labor Day weekend. Here is a picture of the cousins together. From front to back...Emily, Kizer, Elle, and Heather.
Here is the cabin we stayed in. Kind of rustic but we had a good time.
Here is the view from the cabin. Later we went down to the lake and the children went swimming.
And last but not least, here is one for Holly. She misses Callie very much. I was checking on the children in the back yard and found Callie joining them for a picnic. Incase you can't tell, yes Callie had a hair cut at the beginnning of the summer, but it is already growing back.

WEEK 14

2008-08-14T14:57:00.000-07:00

Here I am at week fourteen. The doctor says I haven't gained any wieght...but I feel like I have. Now that school is starting I will still try to post a pic of my belly for all of you that can't wait to see me get HUGE!

Ryan and Ally

2008-08-04T09:40:00.000-07:00

The children that I was a nanny to for two years came for a visit this weekend. It was wonderful to see them again. They really haven't changed that much in a year.
They got along great with my kids. They had lots of fun playing with the water balloons. I will have to wait to put more pictures of this visit, since these where the only two I got with my camera.

WEEK 10

2008-07-18T15:51:00.000-07:00

Here's to all that wants to see me as my belly starts to grow. I will update every few weeks. As you can see here there's a little rounding of the belly.

Hank Williams JR

2008-07-18T13:05:00.000-07:00

While we were in Montana, the family that Kamron helps every year takes us to a steak house for dinner. It is the best steak house around. It is called Victor Steakhouse.

When we drove up to the restaurant there was a huge tour bus sitting out front. I made the comment that it must be someone famous because it had no logo on the side of it.

After we had sat down, two tables over was the famous someone. HANK WILLIAMS JR

Come to find out he lives nearby and comes to that steak house quiet frequently.

Montana

2008-07-16T11:28:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of pictures of beautiful Montana! Can you believe there is still snow on the peaks and it's summer.

2008-07-16T11:21:00.000-07:00

Kamron goes to Montana every year to help his friends do their haying. He enjoys it, well what guy doesn't like to drive big machines. He got to play also...riding the dirt bikes and four wheelers.
Here is the view from their house. WOW! It was beautiful!
Here is Kamron driving the baler.
Before you can bale the hay you have to rake the hay. Here is Pam and Greg working on raking the hay.
Here is Greg and Janet's beautiful home. They are the friends that Kamron helps every year. They are great friends to have!

Montana

2008-07-16T11:15:00.000-07:00

While in Montana to get around we ride either four wheelers or dirt bikes. I had fun riding the four wheeler, haven't done this in a long time. Don't worry I went slow over bumpy areas.
The couple that we stayed with have a son and a daughter. Here is their daughter Tiffany, holding their cat Clark. He had just gotten shaved. Their other cat...Lewis. Then you have Lewis and Clark.
They have lots of games you can play in their garage. Here Kamron is playing pool. We also got to play ping-pong.
Here is one of the many historical sites along the drive from Idaho to Montana.
Here is some of the scenery we saw as we drove. I loved the whole trip! Well almost, I seemed to get sick driving a lot.

My Baby

2008-07-09T10:34:00.000-07:00

My doctor likes to do an ultra sound at the beginning of the pregnancy. I was glad. To me this whole ordeal has been so surreal. Now I know there is a baby growing inside me. I was so overwhelmed that I started crying when I saw the heart beating.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

2008-06-26T16:16:00.000-07:00

WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A BABY!

Trip To Alabama

2008-06-23T15:20:00.000-07:00

Here are the excited kids. They are getting to go to Alabama for the first time. They are going to get to meet their new Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Grandparents.
We had a LONG layover in Colorado. I got out the DVD player so they could watch the Pacifier. They love that movie.
We didn't get into the Birmingham airport until midnight. The kids did sleep a little on the last flight. But were glad to get all snuggled into bed. Elle thought they looked like they were in the clouds.
Kizer and Elle loved the pool at Ma Grahams. We can't wait to get back to Ma Grahams for another visit.

2008-06-23T15:15:00.000-07:00

On our trip we just had to go to Ma Grahams and go swimming. The kids would have stayed there every minute if we had let them.
Here is my brothers little girl, Kendall.
Ma Graham got all of the girls bunnies with their names monogrammed on the ear. They are too cute! Thank you Ma Graham!
Elle and Kizer had a great time meeting their Papa and getting to know their new cousins.
Of course anytime anyone goes to Aunt Betty's you will get spoiled. Here she is letting Kizer drive the golf cart.

2008-06-23T15:10:00.000-07:00

The reason for the trip to Alabama was that my family was giving Kamron and I a wedding reception. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL! Here we are at my mom's after the party.
The kids and the grandparents and I came on Wednesday and Kamron flew in on Friday. He was glad to be able to fly back home with us. We got on the same flights and even got to sit together.
Here is Grandma and Grandpa Sams.
On the way to Alabama, Elle got a motion sick. Here Kizer is giving Elle a hug and saying she made it this time without getting sick. We were all happy about that.

2008-06-23T15:04:00.000-07:00

Here we are on our three hour and 44 minute layover. We brought dinner with us.
Elle and Kizer decided to entertain us. Elle said that her head was magnetic...notice the coins stuck to her head.
Kamron showed Kizer a new trick. You put the coin on your elbow and then catch it in your hand.
Getting onto our last flight. Finally!
Here the kids are in the cockpit with the pilot.
It was a long day but a wonderful trip to Alabama. The kids want to go back every summer. Oh, how I hope we can afford it. Flying with four can get expensive.

Free Fishing Day

2008-06-09T10:02:00.000-07:00

All over Idaho this Saturday was Free Fishing day. Most areas that were hosting this event provided fishing poles, snacks, and drinks.
Last night we all went outside and hunted for worms. We found enough, but if we had started a little earlier we would have found more since the flashlights seemed to run off the worms. :)
Here is Elle with her first catch of the day. She ended up catching 3. Notice they are small Blue Gills.
Here is Kamron teaching Kizer how to take his fish off of the hook. Kizer ended up catching 4 fish.
After we had been there for a while they came around and said they were going to have a drawing. So we went over and registered really quickly, probably the last ones to register that day. Elle and Kizer ended up winning something. Kizer won the fishing vest he is wearing and Elle won a disposable camera. It was a good end to a great day!

Memorial Day Weekend

2008-06-03T13:13:00.000-07:00

On Memorial Day weekend we went to see Kamron's sister's that live in Oregon. While we were there we took a trip farther up in the mountains to a Flea Market. Oh course the whole weekend it rained. Her we took a break from the rain to get ice cream. Here we are with Kamron's sister Kaidee.
Here is Kaidee's husband Cody, yeah can't really see him. Her two children Fallon and Wyatt. There on the end is Kielee's oldest daughter Emily.
Here is Kamron's sister, Kielee and her husband Mark. I have really enjoyed getting to know all of Kamron's family. I couldn't ask for better in-laws.

Swan Falls Dam

2008-06-03T10:57:00.000-07:00

I am amazed every time we go somewhere new at how much it looks like the Wild, Wild West. We took a drive a couple of weekends ago, this is only about 45 minutes out of town. We drove down to Swan Falls Dam. Notice their is still snow on the mountains.
This is an aerial view of where we are headed. Straight down.
It was a lovely day for a picnic.
Here Elle and I are relaxing in the sun.

In the background if this picture you will see an old power plant. The new one is on the far right. Kamron and Kizer are always looking for a good place to go fishing.

Elle's Kindergarten Graduation

2008-06-03T10:53:00.000-07:00

Don't you know when it is the more important pictures that your camera has to act up. Well here a couple of pictures from Ell's graduation. They are a little dark but at least we captured the moment.
Here is the star of the day. We went back to Elle's class and watched a DVD of her school year. It was fun seeing her in her everyday class. Some teachers just don't get it though. The DVD ran about 30 minutes. Way to long for all those kids to sit still.

Second Place Champions

2008-06-03T10:44:00.002-07:00

Finally our lives are back to normal, well at least a little more normal. We have been going to baseball games twice a week and practices on Saturdays. But it all ended this Saturday. Kizer's team the Defenders, with Kamron as Assistant Coach, won second place in the Nampa Babe Ruth League.
Here is our little slugger. He got the Fantastic Batter Award. He always got a hit, even if it was caught.
Here are some of his teammates after they had gotten their trophy's.
We had a end of the season party. Here is Elle enjoying the cake.
Of course it rained a little but we had a couple of tents.

I am still alive!

2008-05-23T14:04:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd post and let everyone know that I am still alive. LOL
I have just been busy.
Our evenings have been filled with Kizer's baseball games, Kamron's softball games, and Bible study.
Today was my last day of school. It was a sad but happy day. It is time for me to move on.
I did get a new teaching position at a school that is only about five minutes from my house. YIPPEE, that will save a lot on gas!
I will start posting some pics if I can ever figure out how to edit pictures on this computer.
Until then....GOD BLESS!

Moments Never End

2008-04-05T21:23:00.001-07:00

And they lived happily ever after... Kamron and I are married!
When Kamron and I first starting going out we always referred to our times together as 'moments'. Here we are in our beginning of 'moments that will never end'.
Enjoy the pictures of us on the beautiful beach in Maui, Hawaii.

Prayer Request

2008-03-11T15:30:00.000-07:00

Please pray for Brittany! (My sister's little girl.) She has been in the hospital for a few days now and they are getting close to a diagnosis. Keep her and her family in your prayers!

Hawaii

2008-03-06T14:27:00.000-08:00

The time has come! I am getting married in less than two weeks.
I know I haven't been good at updating my blog but I do promise pictures of the wedding.
We are getting married March 19, in Maui, Hawaii. Of course anyone that wants to come is welcome. :)
I do know that we will be having two receptions this summer.
The one is Alabama is June 21st.
The other one is here in Idaho,August 2nd.
I will be sending out announcements-invitations once we get back. So check your mail. If you want one and think I don't have your address just email me at TeachJesusToKids@gmail.com.

2007-12-24T20:31:00.000-08:00

Update for those who haven't heard yet. I'm engaged! I've actually been engaged since October but finding time to actually post anything is another story.
In this picture we had just finished a wonderful meal, when the waitress brought out a beautiful bouquet of red roses. Kamron then gave me a card. We were ready to leave when he suggested we go for a walk.
This picture was taken right after Kamron had popped the question. One of the waitresses ran out and asked if we needed a photographer. They knew the whole time that he was planning to ask me.
It was a WONDERFUL surprise!
Our plans are to get married in Hawaii, March 19th. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come.
We will also be having two receptions, one here in Idaho and the other one in Alabama.

2007-10-24T17:16:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am alive. I know it has been a long time. I have just a few minutes so here goes. Here is a picture of the place we went a couple of weekends back. It is up north in Idaho. The picture just doesn't do justice. It was beautiful.
The kids actually had a great time. This picture they don't look too thrilled. It was freezing out. They were sitting around the fire.
Here is our camp site. Yes, we all fit in the tent-barely. That is the next big purchase, a BIGGER tent. This was actually the first time that I had ever been camping. I will definitely go again. We cooked over the fire and it was the best!
After all that time fishing, Kizer was the only one to reel in anything. It made his day, even though it was just a bottom feeder. I can't wait to go again!

Roadtrip

2007-09-04T13:55:00.000-07:00

Finally I have the time to sit down and give an update. Here we are packing my car. I ended up picking Kamron up from the airport and then going back to Holly's to load my car. Kamron was great at packing, every inch of my car was full.
On our way we took time to stop by Mount Rushmore. Actually it was out of the way but well worth the trip.
We had to stop every three hundred mile to get gas. Of course Callie didn't mind she was able to get out and run around.
Here is the spot we made for Callie to travel in. She did great!
We also stopped by Wall Drug. While we were traveling through South Dakota there was a HUGE bikers ride going on.
There will be more pictures on the way.

Leaving

2007-08-06T08:08:00.000-07:00

Well the time is finally here, with lots of nerves and anticipation. I will pack all of my belongings in my car tonight. Still praying that everything fits. It will take about 28 hours to get to my destination, Nampa Idaho. Kamron is flying out to make the trip with me. We are going to try and make the trip in two days. He has to be back at work on Thursday and I start Friday. I will post pictures as soon as I'm able to get back on the internet, which will probably be a week or two. If you think of it say a prayer or two for us as we travel.

Going Away Party

2007-08-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

Goodbyes are never easy. My boss Marla and my good friend Holly gave me a going away party yesterday. I say boss but they have become family. I have worked for them for over two years now. I will miss them tremendously. When the picture was taken we got down on our knees to be on Ally's level. But right when the picture was taken Ally stood on her tip toes. Marla isn't really that short.
Here is Ally and Holly playing with the confetti at the party. By the end Holly had confetti in her hair and even down her shirt, thanks to Ally.
Here I am with my good friend Rhoda.
Crazy kids! I will miss them! I don't think it has really hit me yet just how much I am going to miss everyone. Things usually hit me the day after. So tomorrow Kamron will have a crying lady by his side all day. I hope everyone realizes how much I love them and will miss them!

Fun Evening

2007-08-01T05:19:00.000-07:00

Holly and I are officially moved, that is to her apartment. After getting everything over to her new apartment last night I looked at all of my belongings, they will not fit into my car. Needless to say I must go through everything once again and get rid of more things. I will try to pack the heaviest items in my car and if need be I will ship a few things. Either way it will be a lot cheaper than paying a moving company. Of course that would have been a lot easier. I have until Monday to go back through everything. Wish me luck!

MOVING

2007-07-31T05:59:00.000-07:00

Life is so busy. I don't get on here as much as I would like. I am in the process of moving, and getting a new job. I have to go back to reality. lol I have LOVED my nanny job! I will miss them! I have taken a teaching position in Idaho, where Kamron lives. I will be teaching a third-fourth combination at a private school.
The moving process is as follows... Holly and I are roommates, our lease is up today. I don't move to Idaho until August 7. So I am moving all of my things to Holly's new place and staying with her for a week. Holly is such a wonderful friend. THANK YOU HOLLY!
So not only have I been packing to move but I am only taking what ever fits into my car. So far I have put my things in two yard sales, and have made two trips to the goodwill. I have also sold the big things like my bed and etc. I'm almost finished though. YEA! Well I have to be finished tonight, our lease is up. lol I am at the place now where there is a lot of little things sitting around. Not sure what to do with them. Do I keep this or do I toss it. So I have a fun evening planned ahead of me.

Gerber Daisies

2007-07-27T09:44:00.000-07:00

I got flowers! Gerber daisies are my favorite! Kamron wanted to do something nice for me so he sent me flowers. It made me feel special. THANK YOU!

Happy Birthday Erin

2007-07-25T15:22:00.001-07:00

Last night we celebrated Erin's birthday at Dewey's Pizza. Holly succeeded at making it a surprise party. We all had a GREAT time!

Parky's Farm

2007-07-24T05:54:00.000-07:00

We went to Parky's Farm a couple of weeks ago. The kids always have a great time there. Here is Ally and Kaelah pretending to be cowgirls.

Here they are on the John Deer tractors.

Ally after a long day of playing.

Oregon

2007-07-10T07:19:00.000-07:00

While I was visiting in Idaho, we took a trip over to Oregon where Kamron's sisters live. We all went up in the mountains for a cook out. It is just BEAUTIFUL out there! Here I am with Kamron, Elle and Kizer.

At the Park

2007-07-06T18:18:00.000-07:00

While the family was here visiting we took the kids to the park. They had a great time! Lisa and I were feeling kind of blah so we made the kids walk all the way around the park before they could play. They didn't understand that we were at the park the whole time. Poor Trevor thought the park was just too far away. :)

My nieces and nephews

2007-07-06T18:13:00.000-07:00

My Beautiful and Handsome nieces and Nephews!
Zac, Brittany, Kendall, and Trevor I miss them!!!!

2007-07-06T18:04:00.000-07:00

Here is Kamron and his two children. Elle and Kizer, wonderful kids! I miss them!

2007-07-06T18:02:00.000-07:00

I went to Idaho for a week then Kamron came out to Ohio for a week. I have lots of pictures to share. Here is one of us at my house. My family came up to visit too. We had a BLAST!

The kids and I

2007-06-06T12:56:00.000-07:00

I love my niece and nephews. Here I am having fun with Trevor, Zac, and Brittany. These are Lisa's three adorable children. I miss them so much!

Dance Recital

2007-06-06T07:55:00.000-07:00

Ally and I at her dance recital. For those of you who don't know, Ally is the little girl that I watch. The girls did a great job!