Who’s idea was it to make blueberry pancakes for Easter? Oh yeah…it was mine! Our little piglet loved them, and he has the blue fingernails to prove it! What a mess!

Love this kid! Happy Easter, everyone!

My how time flies…my little monkey turned one a few weeks ago. I still can’t believe it has been a year already!

Look at how big he’s gotten!

We had a cute Sesame Street party, and no, I’m not that super crafty Martha Stewart-like mom that makes everything. Believe it or not, these adorable “double” cupcakes were from Kroger! They did a great job!

Sam really got into it, although he wasn’t quite sure what to do at first. I think he was a little taken back with everyone staring at him!

Look at Big Bird…perfectly balanced on that big old noggin!

He eventually dug right in!

Happy birthday, Sam! We love you.

I got a call a few Tuesdays from one of my best friends, who also happened to be the maid of honor in my wedding almost four years ago. She has moved two hours away and, unfortunately, we just don’t get to see each other or talk nearly as much as we used to.

After about a half an hour of catching up with the usual talk about our kids, my husband, her fiancée, work and what else we have been up to, Jen decides to tell me she has some news.

She said, “Nick and I are getting married.” “I know,” I said.

“No, we are getting married THIS FRIDAY. At the courthouse here in Logansport,” she replied.

Needless to say, I was a little surprised! She waited a full 30 minutes before telling me this?!?!

We got off of the phone (note, I was still in a little bit of shock), and I realized I didn’t tell her I was coming!

I immediately texted her to inform her that I was not only coming, but I would be shooting the wedding as a gift. She told me she didn’t want to impose. I insisted. She relented.

I am so glad she did. Not only did I get to spend some much needed extra time with Jen and her new family, they will have photos to remember their special day forever.

Look how happy!

Man and wife…

This little beauty is Nick’s daughter, Lilyan!

Left: The new Savini family! DaCotah, Lilyan, Nick, Kate, Jen and Levi.
Right: New sisters, Kate and Lilly.

This is me and Jen…thanks for the assist, Nick! I’m so glad we got one together.

Here we are at my wedding in New Orleans in 2008…I can’t believe it has been almost four years! I’m on the left (you know, the one in the white gown) listening to Jen’s heartfelt speech about how awesome I am. Ha!  (Photo by Sam Gregory Photography)

Thank you, Jen for relenting and letting me be part of your special day! Love you!

Mr. Sam was the cutest monster ever last night! He was so good. He kept his costume on for over an hour…hood up and all!

Oh, he kills me. Look at that lip!

He did the mash
He did the monster mash
The monster mash
It was a graveyard smash
He did the mash
It caught on in a flash
He did the mash
He did the monster mash

Aww, sweet little Sam. Seven months old already. I can’t believe how much you’ve grown. Just look at those baby blues.

Look at that goofy grin.

Picking weeds instead of apples…and sitting up like a big boy!

I think it’s safe to say that Ken is pretty smitten with Mr. Sam.

The orchard also has a pumpkin patch…and again, Sam was more interested in the weeds!

They didn’t have you where I come from
Never knew the best was yet to come
Life began when I saw your face
And I hear your laugh like a serenade

How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough, is forever enough
How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough
Cause I’m never, never giving you up

— Dixie Chicks

Baby mine, don’t you cry
Baby mine, dry your eyes
Rest your head close to my heart
Never to part, baby of mine
Little one when you play
Don’t you mind what you say
Let those eyes sparkle and shine
Never a tear, baby of mine
If they knew sweet little you
They’d end up loving you too
All those same people who scold you
What they’d give just for
The right to hold you
From your head to your toes
You’re not much, goodness knows
But you’re so precious to me
Cute as can be, baby of mine

— Dumbo

When I see your face
There’s not a thing that I would change
Cause you’re amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause you’re amazing
Just the way you are
— Bruno Mars

Pretty pretty please!
Don’t you ever ever feel
Like you’re less than,
Less than Perfect
Pretty pretty please
If you ever ever feel like you’re nothing
You are Perfect to me!

— Pink

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I can’t believe my little guy has been here a month and I haven’t shared any photos of him! He arrived on March 18 at 9:15 p.m. and he couldn’t be more perfect.

Here is my best attempt at a portrait while lying in my hospital bed with little Sam between my feet.

Sam with his proud daddy in the hospital…

Sleepy boy…

He’s getting so big already. I can’t believe he is a month old. He’s changed so much!

This one just melts my heart. Sam with Daddy. My two favorite guys.

I’m sure there will be a lot more of Mr. Sam on the blog in the future!

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