SAMPLES of our LIFE: October 2011

Friday, October 28, 2011

More Party Pics

My sweet and very talented cousin, Lynsey, delivered the CD of Fall Festival pics today. The CD has 246 pictures on it! They are all so good that I have no idea where to start sharing, so here I go trying! :)

Fred and Wilma getting their hair ready! :)

Yes - these people are our GRANDPARENTS! They real are GRAND. Ma and Cowpa made us all laugh and smile as the entered the festival!

Making a wish wearing Fred's wig!

Time for the Hay Ride!

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Fall Festival

We celebrated Maylee's 5th birthday tonight with a Fall Festival! We had such a great time. Many of us dressed up. I am posting a few pictures that I took, but I was so busy that I did not get to take many. Lynsey took a lot of pics, so I will post more as soon as I get more from her. After pumpkin decorating, a hay ride, and lots of presents, the girls are still up and playing!

A special thanks to all of our family and friends that came out to celebrate and fellowship. We are so blessed to have so many people in our lives that love and support us. Thank you and we love you all!

~Remember...more pics to come later! :)

Fred and Wilma

A Bride, A Witch, A Cheerleader, A Flower Child, A Japanese Beauty
AkA (Maylee, Aunt Carrie, Becca, GiGi, and Emma)

Sweet Girls! The girls with baby Shelby!

Uncle Michael (a truck!) and Aunt Shirley (a necklace!) - too cute and creative!

Check out Papa and Granny with the Bride!

Pumpkin Decorating!

Nicholas decided just to play over in the Barbie Jeep!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Fabulous Fall Break "Holiday"

This weekend was our Fall Break in DeSoto County. It could not have come at a better time! Dan and I took a little getaway trip to Hot Springs. We had a wonderful time just resting and relaxing. We hiked in the trails of the Hot Springs National Park. We had no idea that the scenery would be so beautiful. There are views and places on the trails that you could not possibly see from a car. It just reminded us how much we enjoy hiking! I was so upset with myself because I left our camera at home!!! The only pictures we captured were with our cell phones. Also, on the trip we met some really neat people. We met two couples who were visiting the southern United States from South England. They were here on "holiday"! We could have sat and talked to them for hours! After a very busy beginning to the 2011-2012 school year, it was so nice to have a long weekend to spend with my sweet husband.

While we were on "holiday" in Hot Springs, Maylee went to GiGi's for some river time. She could not wait to go a do karaoke. And from the reports we received......the sang all night long! :) The girl loves a microphone.

It is back to work and no more "holiday" at the Samples house. It won't be long before our Thanksgiving break! :) This is my favorite time of the school year. It will soon be time to get out all of the Christmas decor. We hope all of you have a wonderful week!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

My How Time Flies.....

Five years ago tonight, I was so nervous and anxious! I could not wait for the next chapter in my life as a Mama. What an amazing blessing from God! It is so hard to believe that Maylee is turning five tomorrow. Where does the time go? HaPPy BirtHday, May Bug!