Life Together: Samuel the fierce

Jan 4, 2013

Samuel the fierce

Samuel has turned into a mighty fierce hunter...takes after his Daddy : )

Although I don't know if I will ever understand hunting, I love that they share this passion : )

3 comments:

SaraLyonsJanuary 4, 2013 at 4:49 PM
I love the look on his face! Totally fierce!
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CindyJanuary 4, 2013 at 5:38 PM
:-)
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BarbaraJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:05 PM
Have to say I share your skepticism about hunting but gotta admit, Cameron does make it sound awesome. Sam looks fierce rather than repulsed so that is good! Guess we just need to breathe. Love you all!
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- on this day a year ago, we {finally} were granted Legal Guardianship of our sweet girl!! i'm spending today at *this* conference in malibu... and i get to...
4 months ago
The Day to Day

*Update* New families added - Please meet Kibnesh and two of her four children... She is a widow with four children. Their names are Shewangizaw Melkamu (20 years old, he dropped out sch...
4 months ago
ZuZu's Petals

Blessings with Gratitude -
4 months ago
corrieberry pie

Going, going... - These have been my best sellers of all time, and one of my personal favorites. I wear mine nearly every day! For the last year and half they would sell out...
4 months ago
Notes from a Mom in Chapel Hill (A Guide)

We've moved! - Hello! In case you didn't know, we've spread out the Welcome mat on our new Internet home. Please head to mominchapelhillnc.com to follow the same great ...
4 months ago
Awaka in Oz

World’s Okayest Mom - I’m going to spend some time in the coming days catching up on our blog and back-dating posts. . . we’ve had a lot going on the last few months (like becom...
4 months ago
peep-eye

Sisaye Ballerina - Guess who had her first ballet class?! Sisaye Claire absolutely loved it. She "got to dance with a wand and everything!" Life doesn't get much better th...
4 months ago
SUTT 'N BUCKLEY

Home sick art projects - This is how we roll when we're sick... Brian, Shea, and Isla have been sick all week. I've had twenty-six consecutive days of health so I've been taking a...
4 months ago
theshadrickslove

Meet the Gundersons… - Here is a blurb from mom Jessie Gunderson. They are adopting 2 older children from Ethiopia and are in the midst of raising funds. If you would like to hel...
4 months ago
Under The Acacia Tree

My 3 Sons - My heart bursts with joy.
4 months ago
Ethiopian Joy

a perspective that I want to remember - Yesterday as I had a rare spare moment to breath and think, I looked around our house and started to get overwhelmed. Then I caught myself...I have so much...
4 months ago
love is spoken here

it’s crunch time! - it’s crunch time for created for care!! we only have 5 days left to finalize all the little details! i have been doing so good about taking a picture ever...
4 months ago
Arms Wide Open

New ETSY Store! - Check it out... I've opened my very own etsy shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/10PoundsofFun You can also email me at 2lahopper@comcast.net to find out where...
5 months ago
Esperanza Del Alma

Happy New Year! -
5 months ago
Life in the Fish pond

2012 in review - January - We adjusted to life as a family of 7. Welcome home! 12/30/11We were blessed to have help from so many family and friends. Erin had a flare up of...
5 months ago
Love With Reckless Abandonment

- Merry Christmas
5 months ago
Urban Goes Country

Family updates - Simeon is in 9th grade now. Homeschooling high school gets tougher and tougher all the time. He is expressing an interest in science, particularly physics ...
6 months ago
bringtommyhomesoon

An update for 2012 - I'm beginning this post right now because I'm concerned about the possibility of our blog being dropped or erased due to lack of use. I want it to stay up...
6 months ago
Our No-Longer-Empty Chair!

Making it to the Big Leagues! - I am going to be interviewed about our adoption story on blogtalkradio on Thursday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. Use this link to tune in: * http://www.blo...
7 months ago
Love Runs Deeper Than Blood

Forward motion - Its been a while since I've updated everyone on our journey with Jaydn. Part of that is because we have made a lot of transitions lately (moved, new job, s...
7 months ago
Amazzicolors

Church of The Misfits - I attend the church of the misfits The prodigal sons returned, The church of the rejected, Divorced, addicted, and the spurned. In the pews beside me are...
7 months ago
Forever and Always

Do I Get to Go To School Again Tomorrow Mom? - My kids love school. 3 of my 4 ask me almost daily if they get to go again tomorrow. I’m beginning to take it personal that they are so anxious to get to s...
7 months ago
~Something Beautiful

A Big Day! - After another long day in court, we are happy to announce.... The judge said yes! We were granted legal guardianship of Gladys! I would like to intro...
8 months ago
karterkrew

The Krew has grown… - We are now FIVE. Please meet our newest addition, Little Miss A…she’s such a peach. Born Aug 9th at 5 pounds 8 ounces…just a weeeee little thing.
8 months ago
Triangle Tutors

WHO KNEW? 5 REASONS YOU’LL NEVER LOOK AT PENS THE SAME WAY AGAIN - We use them everyday. They are in our cars, our backpacks, our office drawers, and our pockets. They help us take notes, study, sign contracts, make to d...
8 months ago
Our Little Tongginator

月圓, 人圓 - 月圓, 人圓 Yuè yuán, rén yuán. When the moon is round, families unite. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, y'all.
8 months ago
Our Life in North Carolina

What to get - So are you new to Scentsy? Need some help on what items to get? Here are some of my favorites. Build a pack! Great way to get started https://starfish.scen...
8 months ago
TheHappyNeills

New Blog Reminder - If you're still subscribed to this blog, we have moved to Awaka in Oz. Please update your subscriptions to our new Wordpress blog: www.awakainoz.com. T...
8 months ago
The story of us...

You've got a friend in me... - During this two year journey to our sweet Ugandan boy there have been many trials for Wayne and me. I feel like I often express frustration with the si...
8 months ago
And the beat goes on

Eating elephants - Here's the thing. I'm overwhelmed. In both the good way and the bad way. Life just does not slow down, does it? Day in, day out; laundry, dishes, dusting, ...
9 months ago
Additions...to our hearts and home...Moldrup Adoption Adventure

In transit... - All is well so far as far as traveling goes! They have boarded their flight from Miami to Chicago and should be landing before too long! Yes, I said Chicag...
9 months ago
Moms against boredom: Washington, NC and beyond

New learning opportunity in Washington/Greenville! - So it has been a long while since I have posted last, mostly because we have been busy, busy! We added a little addition to our family, and have been havin...
9 months ago
3 + 2 = ONE

"Goodnight Boys" - The last two and half years Mark and I have sung the boys *to sleep *each night. Eye roll. We sleep trained when Torin was a baby but when the boys began s...
9 months ago
An Adoption Story

How to Find the Best Australian Online Casino? - You still do not know how to find the best Australian Online Casino just yet? Do not worry then. What you need is just to follow some of these tips and or ...
10 months ago
Just passing the time... waiting for baby

one year... - ...on the waiting list. i realize things change and that being told your process and adoption will be working towards one timeline cannot always hold true,...
11 months ago
The Borja's

What's in a Song? - I have always loved music, but I didn't realize how much so until I had children. When I was pregnant with Ean, I would listen to music and he would lite...
11 months ago
Britton's Adoption Journey

Truth. - I haven't been around these parts for a while. Every time I try, nothing seems to come out right, so I stop. I will try again tonight. Older child adoption...
1 year ago
We, A Great Parade

A Life Redeemed - ****It's bittersweet to say this will be my last blog post. I really have loved getting to "know" so many new friends, stay connected to loved ones who li...
1 year ago
onelessbroken

Giveaway - There is a BIG giveaway going on NOW! Don’t miss your chance to enter for some cool prizes and to take part in Esther’s amazing adoption story. She has a ...
1 year ago
Rock the Boat

Kenya Trip - Angie is leaving for Kenya tomorrow morning. This blog was listed in the church bulletin as a way to stay updated. But, the updates will actually be on o...
1 year ago
Our Adoption Journey

New Blog! - Hello everyone! I wanted to let all the people who currently subscribe to this blog that we are moving! We have a new blog that you can find and subscribe ...
1 year ago
by dirigible

Meeting M and m - Today my husband took the kids to see his family for a night. While I am definitely enjoying the quiet I am also feeling slightly unsettled in this quiet h...
1 year ago
Mitchell Moments

Flashback Friday: Easter - My sweet friend Jenn will often do Flashback Friday posts on her blog, and I am going to borrow her idea for our blog. Please note that Jenn's flashbacks ...
1 year ago
Road to Mercy

The Next Chapter... - Sometimes I am not above shameless self-promotion... so here goes. It's a bit crazy to me that this blog has nearly 100,000 hits. For reals... how did th...
1 year ago
James 1:27 Family

Waving our Freak Flag - A very nice lady asked me, "Do you worry that your kids won't fit in with their peers?" Honestly, I don't think she was being mean but she definitely looke...
1 year ago
Ethiopian Tripletland

- As if I have time to blog for free anymore. Now I get to rush the crowds in downtown DC and sit my ass in a windowless room all day with my legs all badly...
1 year ago
Uganda Adoption Blogs

All Your Uganda Adoption Questions Answered - Well, not really, but these are the questions that I get most frequently:) Go check it out and leave a comment over there if you have any other questions y...
1 year ago
The CityWell Dream

New Blog Site - CityWell friends and partners, We have been updating our website, www.citywell.org, and have moved this blog to that site. Please continue to follow our st...
1 year ago
Love that Passes Knowledge

December 2011 - We started the Christmas season off on Mary Taylor's actual birthday, November 26th. For her third birthday we went to Atlantic Station to see the snow fal...
1 year ago
And Adoption Makes...Six?

FAQs - I hear it every day: "what's going on? Where are you at with the adoption? What do you know...?" Sometimes the interest is overwhelming, but in a good way....
1 year ago
Life as I know it...

What A Difference A Year Makes - Last Easter.... This Easter.... Our beautiful girl enjoyed 2 Easter egg hunts!
1 year ago
Our Heritage From the Lord

Protected: It’s Done - There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
1 year ago
Hancocks Roll

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1 year ago
Densmore Family Adventures

Fikru's Betasab Day - As I have written before... "Some might call today our "Gotcha Day." Others call it Adoption Day, Family Day or Adoption Anniversary Day. There's not a "ri...
1 year ago
Carew Uganda Adoption

OFFICIALLY ON THE WAITING LIST! - Immigration Approval Well, after checking the mail promptly every day (which is a new thing for me b/c I usually just check it once a week) we finally got...
1 year ago
The Zimel Zoo

packing up, moving out - This weekend, we will move into our new house. Consequently, our garage has become a boxing and organizing center, bedrooms are in chaos and of course, ...
1 year ago
A Family Without Borders

It's been a long time - It's been a while. I think this picture says a lot about how things are going. Yep, that was written by Samry. Nope, it wasn't a school assignment or "c...
1 year ago
Bole2Concord

On Daddies - T loves to look at pictures. We start with recent pictures, then pictures of Ethiopia, then move on to pictures of me from before we were a family. I think...
1 year ago
our beautiful collision

Court date & A New Goal! - We have court in 11 DAYS! We didn’t know that we’d be getting a court date quite this quickly, not that we’re complaining , but time is literally running o...
1 year ago
...ethiopia or bust...

Travel and Leisure Subscription - The time you spend on your vacation should be top quality time. Our holidays are the only times we have for living our dreams to the fullest possibility we...
1 year ago
Happy Girl Hair: Natural Haircare for Kids

Just for Fun, Uh, Monday - I know it's supposed to be Just for Fun Friday, but I'm a rebel, and wanted to post this before I forgot, because I'm an absentminded rebel. I found all this...
1 year ago
meghmiller

And Finally, A Post - After an emergency departure in August, I returned from Uganda with our two new sons, Moses and Jonah nine weeks and countless miracles and trials later....
1 year ago
workshop for beginners

Moved - I've got myself some new digs. If you want to follow, email me at: dandiesinthesunshine@hotmail.com
1 year ago
Walking and Learning at Home With Jesus

Take Aim - Kyle ambushing his sisters as they come upstairs. They had no idea what was coming!!!!
1 year ago
Extravagant Love

Finally! - After a couple of excruciating delays the past few days, Nick and I finally signed the court affidavits to adopt LB. I'm thankful that Nick had a flexible...
1 year ago
Mackin Journey

Goodbye Mackin Journey Blog! - Hello blog readers. After much thought and consideration, I've decided to end the Mackin Journey blog. I almost did it last year around this time, but ke...
1 year ago
journeys of the reece's pieces

A Father's Love - My first guest blogger! :) A special message from my sweet husband... *John 3:16: For GOD so LOVED the world that he gave HIS only begotten SON that whoev...
1 year ago
Journey To Joseph

Joseph Becomes a Citizen of the United States! - Joseph may not understand what an honor it is to be a citizen of the United States. We celebrated this special day with Joseph.
1 year ago
Vince & Alisa...our journey to Micah, Judah...and beyond

gotcha day - judah fuxue! - Hard to believe we celebrated Judah's 1-year Gotch Day this week!! What a year! Boy, has God blessed this little boy! *Gotcha Day (actually, night) - Dec...
1 year ago
Two Worlds, One Home

GRANTED - Click here: GRANTED Wow…. If I’m being honest, there were times when I REALLY thought that this day would never come. The day I can FINALLY call Hawa a...
1 year ago
The Offner Family

The in's and out's... - September: Anniversary. Trip to Asheville. Best Friend's wedding. Favorite friends, food and restaurants with no kids. Grandpa Offner and Carol. Grand Canyo...
1 year ago
Our Ethiopian Adventure

Happy 14th Abigail! - My oldest turned 14 last week! Abigail , Esther and I went up to Virginia on the Thursday and Friday before her birthday. My BFF, Amy and I took her to Bre...
1 year ago
Waiting for Shepherd

Seefen's Introduction -
1 year ago
Raisin Cakes

Three Handsome Little Men - Keenen's first day of four year old preschool at Angels of Hope Preschool. Enoch's first day of first grade at Green Bay Trinity. Isen's first day of thi...
1 year ago
Goodness Seen by Kathy

How To Be a Village for an Adoptive Family - I've never taken someone else's blog and posted it on mine. However, once in a while the timing of what I want to say is said so well by someone else. Th...
1 year ago
Everyday blessings at our house

Protected: Fall Time - There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
1 year ago
Janelle Prenkert

OUR HOUSE IS FOR SALE!!! - Looking for a house? Buy ours! :) It's a ranch style house. Check out the following link with Hahn Reality to see pics of it! Call and set up an appoin...
1 year ago
a simple reverie

Last Call for T-shirts - The deadline for ordering T-shirts has been extended to October 28th because they’ve added some new styles! You can still order the old styles - And rememb...
1 year ago
"Brown Like Me" Book Reviews

The Little Red Hen - *The Little Red Hen* by Jerry Pinkney This is a wonderful rendition of the classic story of The Little Red Hen. As I was reading along to the kids, we tal...
1 year ago
Baby makes three

Sign. Sealed. Delivered. You're ours. - Dear Finley, On Monday you became official. We've been waiting for October 3rd for what feels like years now. Waiting with bated breath until it was signe...
1 year ago
Our Ugandan Adoption Journey

Pause - Well...in case you haven't noticed...it has been a while since I last posted! Life is CRAZY!!! But, life is so good at the same time. :) I was recently t...
1 year ago
broken open seeds

why, yes, i do have a blog... - ...just nothing to write on it. You are all so faithful to ask what's happening with our adoption, and we sincerely wish we had something to report other t...
1 year ago
Storing Up Treasures

Hire me - Although I am no longer writing here at Storing Up Treasures, I am available to write guest posts for other blogs, or freelance for magazines or other publ...
1 year ago
C. & C. G!

Protected: If you haven’t already heard the news…. - There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
1 year ago
7500 Miles to Go

He's here! - This post is long overdue. We welcomed our 4th child into our family in June. Thank you to all who helped support us through purchasing knitted items, t-...
1 year ago
Awaka Children's Foundation

More details! - Thank you so much for your love and care for the children and families of Kamengo-Ffunvu.The changes in the people of the village's lives could not have ...
1 year ago
Uganda+Zeke=Seven

On the roads in Uganda - What we saw as we drove west by Lake Mboro Boda Boda Station in Kabale They make small gravel by hand using a hand chisel - no joke Construction of new roads...
1 year ago
Soaring with the Sublime

New Chicks - Doesn't get much cuter than this!
1 year ago
COFFEE CUP OF FAITH

Finally: A Look Back at Day 5 and Onward... - For those that have not yet heard, will soon be embarking on our second journey, meaning that it will not be long now before our son is home for good! Li...
1 year ago
Meehan Family

Changing our Blog - Has anyone out there changed their blog from blogspot to wordpress or anything else? Blogspot is not accessible in some parts of the world, so I'm feeling...
2 years ago
Are we there yet?

Testing...testing...Is this thing working? - Six months since I wrote a blog post. What can I say, life has been...alright, I don't have a good excuse. Things are going well in the great northwest. Ex...
2 years ago
Love in Ethiopia

Goofs - Posted in Images [image: image] Goofing aronnd on the top of Mt. Trashmore, flying kites with friends.
2 years ago
CHASING SAINTS

Stopping by… - So much for wanting to post here every now and then. I’m afraid my new venture at SlowMama.com is keeping me busy — along with my paying job, a new part-ti...
2 years ago
Pondering this & that

O.to.be.a.young.farmer. - oh this just does something in my soul.... its stirs me & makes me feel alive! one day. maybe one day! for now i'll focus on potty learning with lil man ...
2 years ago
Project HOPEFUL – North Carolina

DUKE PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE DOCTOR REFERRALS - Hi Everyone, THe amazing thing about DUKE is that there are 11 Pediatric Infectious Disease doctors on staff. They are expecting to be receiving many new f...
2 years ago
Cash Clan Chronicles

Our Spring Break: Part 1 - We're excited to have Joe home with this week, even if the weather has been less than pleasant over the last few days. Tanner had his two year check up on...
2 years ago
For Moms with Love

To Spank or not to Spank? - To spank or not to spank. The idea behind parental discipline is to ultimately create self-discipline within your child. That means the kid has to learn s...
2 years ago
bhbb^2

Refining - A few weeks ago we visited a piece of our families history and future. Why is this place of all random places so important to us? It is a place that God ...
2 years ago
God Found Us You

We're Off! - That's right we are headed out in the morning. I cannot believe it! I am just about all packed, which is a true miracle for me. Kind of difficult to pack f...
2 years ago
Bless Our Broken Road

Sad, sad, sad :( - Trying to come to terms with the fact that our adoption dreams are being put on hold. It hurts! I'm heartbroken. But I know that for now the timing is sim...
2 years ago
old blog

A Powerful Incentive - Anyone left still wondering what happened to me and my crazy crew? This is totally not the place to be. The party is elsewhere. Jump over to my new spot @ ...
2 years ago
Only Through Faith

Letters in English, from Uganda. - I can't even tell you the excitement that filled me as I opened the letters that the girls and their Uncle sent to us. The letters are filled with such lov...
2 years ago
scoopingitup

Final Resting Place and an Incentive - So long wordpress, you’ve been great. Well, not really. But you did alright. I am moving on. And I am going to make ti worth your while, dear friends and r...
2 years ago
The Taupes' International Adoption Adventure

Video of Natalie's first year home - Here's a six minute video of Natalie's first year home with us. How she's changed!
2 years ago
Clearing the Air

in the blink of an eye - my sweet baby boy who entered the world just before midnight on the 23rd (his daddy's baseball number) is a teenager. my sweet baby boy who played basebal...
2 years ago
Life Together

Goodbye old friend - We're saying peace to our lovely blog's domain name. Come join at http://our-life-2gether.blogspot.com/ to keep up to speed with all of our craziness.
2 years ago
Led to Ethiopia by Him

We've Moved - Visit us at our new home....www.raisincakes.viviti.com
2 years ago
The Next Journey Begins

I Know You! - There is something wonderful that happens after you adopt a child. It happens between you and your child. You start to know each other. Most times you adop...
2 years ago
Bring Home Our Ethiopian Son

oooops - I hate when I do something dim witted! For a couple (stupid) reasons, we've moved our blog to: http://bringtommyhomesoon.blogspot.com/ Please continue to...
2 years ago
Dandies in the Sunshine

Going back old school - Yep. I’ve moved. Back to my old digs. Check it- http://www.dandiesinthesunshine.blogspot.com
2 years ago
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Jan 4, 2013

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