HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY WEDDING, HAPPY SIMPLICITY AT SENTIMENTAL SUNDAYS!

WOW WHAT A WEEK THIS IS!

First, my daughter Ayla's birthday was 2 days ago on August 10th.  She is the Diva of Birthday Parties and now 24, so it was a BLAST, I heard. haha.  My son, Taylor - 14 - is getting her "Marshmellow Vodka"!  Have you ever heard of such a thing?  Oy!

My birthday is in 2 days August 14th - 56 years old!  Enough information here. lol

My oldest son, Jordan - his wedding is 4 sleeps away, this Friday, to Laura - on August 17th.

And, over at SENTIMENTAL SUNDAYS, it is SIMPLICITY week!  You must check it out.  My card, old news now - is Happy Graduation to Jordan - for his MA in Pop Culture Music this last May.  He's landed this awesome training specialist job with APPLE! 

And the little one and I...we just take it ALL in!!!

Enjoy YOUR week...


 My Boy (and the test unit oldest Jordan) and his bride to be!
I always called him "my rabbi" but I think he's not a fan, given every Jewish mom
wants their kid to be a Rabbi and this one is a Music Maker who this mom is SOOOO proud of!
His gal "signs" Internationally for "the deaf AND the blind!" 
Our Laura is a winner!


 Jordan is a really proficient snowboarder.  He is certified to teach skiing and snowboarding.
He tried to teach this skier but I kept falling on my ass a bazillion times!  ouchies...



I just love this!



 My Goddess and world traveller and her lifetime friend Yudit.









 My Taylor on the right "before" he was 6'3"
Last year's school photo with great friend Travis


 Taylor being lapped up by Our Laura's dogs!!!



Honestly, this kid would KILL me if he knew I put this up! 
Mommy did the make-up!
Blame me! lol










My cards for this weeks SENTIMENTAL SUNDAYS
*POP OVER TO SS TO SEE THE SPONSORS PRIZES*
Our mighty mouse leader always arranges "the best!" for us to give away



 I wasn't such a fan of the one below.  I thought I blew it with the pink chalk! So I did the one above.






 AND MY BESTEST ARTISTICIST CREATIVEIST PRESENTATION OF "ALL TIME!"
DRUMROLL PLEASE :)

THIS LION'S 3 CUBS

I am trying to "get a life" now they are getting older though the manual doesn't tell you where to find one - Taylor 14, Ayla 24, Jordan 27, Mommy 55 (don't push it - I still have 2 days left! haha)

Thanks so much for sharing "MY PRIDE" with me with you with me!

FINDING ZEN WITH THE PEN

17 comments:

  1. Nazeema Calypso ThompsonAugust 13, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    What a great post and I LOVE all those amazing pictures. Jordan and Laura look so beautiful together. Ayla's going to LOVe the marshmallow vodka!! I have a friend who is a bartender and he raves about how everyone is loving this new stuff. Happy Birthday to her too!!! Taylor is getting so big...hope you too are having a great summer together.
    Great card too....See you can do Clean and Simple. It came out great and I like how you added a little more detail to the sentiment.

    Hugs,
    Calypso

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  2. NGCARDSAugust 13, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    A lovely creation hun! Thanks for playing along at PTW! xxx

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  3. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    Love the design, quite elegant. Thanks for taking part in our challenge at NMW Challenges, I do hope you come back for our next challenge, good luck. Hugz Suzanne

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  4. Karen WAugust 13, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    Fabulous, love seeing the kids!!! What a fun time and so wonderful to share them.

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  5. DoreenAugust 13, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Hello my lovely Samara. First of all the pics are amazing. Your daughter is so beautiful wow ,)
    Really fantastic pics. Love them all.
    And your cards are fabby as weel and as always.
    So great to know you

    Wish you, your daughter and your son all the best ;)

    Big hugs
    Doreen xx

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  6. KathyAugust 13, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    What lovely family photos, really enjoyed seeing the family Samara! So much going on! Love both of your cards, they both worked out great! Now you have me wanting to try marshmallow vodka!

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  7. Misty'sAugust 13, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Hi Samara
    Oh WoW, Info overload! Happy Birthday for tomorrow and many happy returns. Have a lovely day!
    Love your Beautiful clean and simple card you made!
    Many congratulations to a married happy couple to be. Not very long to go. I wish them life full of love, happiness and good health together. Congrats to your son on getting which seems like a super job with Apple. Well done! You must be a very proud Mum.
    Also loving all the pictures and your hairstyle(s) too.
    Michaela xx

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  8. SAMARAAugust 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Hi my lovely womyn friends: thanks so much for sharing my cubs events, eek only one more sleep till 56! but I have the wedding to think of so it is meh. hee hee. Your posts are really kind...and as for that marshmellow vodka, you even have me interested. Kathy and Calyps, get over here! haha. Love ya. xox Kisses on the best week of the summer.

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  9. LindaAugust 13, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    What a beautiful pictures, what a great kids. The card is beautiful.
    Thanks for the nice comment on my blog
    hugs Linda

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  10. CraftnutAugust 13, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    You dont look a day over 21...thanks for joining us at allsorts this week. Tracy x

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  11. marionAugust 13, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    The pink one is cute more that the white one, my opinion. Lovelu card, thanks for joining us at NMWC in our first challenge and good luck. Hope to see you again soon. HUsg, Marion

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  12. JosephineAugust 13, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Great cards.

    Thanks for sharing with us at One Stitch at a Time this week, and good luck!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 15, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    Fab card and so many reasons to celebrate!! Happy birthday :D

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  14. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I adore your cards.. and I LOVED reading about your kids!! Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day!! Thanks for playing with us at One Stitch At A Time!!!

    - Susan, DT @ OSAAT

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  15. Eva GroAugust 18, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    What a great post - loved your pictures!! And many congratualations u all:-)

    Beautiful cards as well!!

    Thank you for entering our challenge over at OSAAT
    Good luck in the draw! – Hope to see you again next week!

    Hugs
    Eva`s Scraproom
    DT Member at OSAAT Challenge blog

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  16. Ann SchachAugust 21, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    What a fabulous post, Samara! I sooo enjoyed looking at the pictures of the family! Happy birthday and congratulations to the cubs!

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  17. Gloria SauveSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    I LOVE your blog!! I LOVE your mixed media art! I LOVE your stories about your three awesome children. No wonder you are such a proud mom. I will be back to visit...often!!!
    Belated happy birthday, Samara!!!!!!
    Big hugs,
    Gloria

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My wish for you is a great day full of laughter! Samara x

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