The Carter Family Album

Samantha's Award Winning Artwork!

2011-04-17T14:46:00.002-06:00

Samantha

Broomfield Bobcats Lacrosse!

2011-04-17T14:41:00.002-06:00

#11

Zac's hustling!

Zac Celebrating With His Buddies Kids Nite Out

2011-04-17T14:22:00.000-06:00

Silly Faces!!

Cayden, Zac, Peyton, Ryan & Trevor

More Silly Faces;-)

My Little Boy Turns "10!!!"

2011-04-17T14:09:00.000-06:00

Zac chose cheesecake for his "cake." Okay Zac, if you insist!

Zac & Samantha

Cailfornia 2011

2011-04-17T14:02:00.000-06:00

Beach Combing

We lucked out on the weather for most of the trip!

Celebrating Jenn's Birthday!

2011-04-17T13:31:00.000-06:00

Before we go out, just a few pics!

Julie & me

The gang!

Visiting Howard & Salida

2011-04-17T13:28:00.000-06:00

Enjoying Salida:-)

Arkansas River

Awww...look at the baby!

Super Moon!

Celebrating Kathy & Elaine's Birthdays

2011-04-17T13:16:00.000-06:00

Julie, Jenn, me, mel, Angie, Elaine & Kathy

BFF's;-)

Yeah!!!

Good Times!

Johnny Unitas

2011-04-17T13:01:00.000-06:00

Zac chose Johnny Unitas for his Wax Musuem project at school. I think he makes a pretty good football player!

Pioneer Woman

2011-04-17T12:58:00.002-06:00

Me, Ree Drummond & Julie

Now that was a really good day!

Father Daughter Dance 2011

2011-04-17T12:57:00.000-06:00

Samantha getting ready to go out with Dad;-)

Troy & Sam

Love her!

Samantha Turns "8!!"

2011-04-17T12:49:00.000-06:00

Gianna, Samantha, Lilly, Kyra, Olivia, Helen, Sydney & Emily

Cayden & Zac:-)

Sam & me

Troy & me;-)

2011-01-24T16:38:00.001-07:00

Happy New Years Eve 2010

2011-01-08T18:17:00.002-07:00

Well, I'm ready for the picture!

Elaine, Julie, Lori, Jenn, Shannon, Holly

The moms were acting a little crazy that night!

Josh & Jenn

We're all just a little happy now...

Julie & Mark

C'mon Lori - get with it!

BFF ;-)

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-29T18:18:00.003-07:00

Christmas morning always feels a little magical I think;-)

T&L

Sam playing the Move

Happy Days;-)

Christmas at the Tuseks

2010-12-29T18:11:00.000-07:00

Me, Marcie & my sis Lisa

Me, my neice Kylee & Lisa

Samantha & Emily

The adorable Gomez Family!

Zac & Nicole

Sam & Nic

Cutie Pie Adrian

T & L

TJ playing with his pinball machine;-)

Avalanche Game!!

2010-12-29T18:01:00.000-07:00

Zac & Troy

Christmas Party at Angie's

2010-12-29T17:57:00.001-07:00

Jenn, Lori, Elaine, Julie, Mel & Kathy

Not buying what you're selling Tim!!

Lor & T

All of us!

Kim & me

Kathy & me

Very happy Jenn!

Lor & J :-))

Mark & J

Children's Nutcracker

2010-12-29T17:42:00.000-07:00

Samantha & Me

Very happy girl!

Sampling her and Troy's handy work - homemade ice cream;-)

Fun with Great Friends in Fraser

2010-12-13T19:46:00.002-07:00

Julie, me & Jenn ;-)

They were admiring my shiny stars on my pants...after a few mixed drinks;-)

The Markham-Gallegos, Reynolds & Carter Family

Love these ladies!

Great day for sledding!

Getting ready to go.....

Yikes!

T helping out the ladies:-)

Hot tub fun! This was before the 'incident'...Joslyn bit Samantha on the hand and seven year old Samantha decided to bite her back, on her thigh no less. Who is teaching who in this lesson?

Where's Cayden?? Oh, look there's the top of his head! Camera shy??

Ummm, are these kids lucky or what??

I think they ate more sprinkles than cookies.

Creating the perfect icing mustache;-) Hold still.

Samantha, me & Troy

Josh & Cayden...wish I could remember who won this match?!

Great weekend!

Merry Christmas 2010

2010-12-10T16:31:00.001-07:00

The Carter Family with the Arkansas River & Twin Sisters in the background;-) I miss it!

My wonderful & ornery kids Zac & Samantha!

Thanksgiving 2010

2010-12-10T16:27:00.001-07:00

The Schafer Family

Best Friends

Uncle Marc right on the verge of sleep!

Lisa making me laugh!

Zac wanted it!!!

My boy Zac:-)

Cousins watching a little football & playing a little Life!

How Zoe & I ended the day;-)

Second Grade Thanksgiving Concert at Silver Creek Elementary

2010-12-10T16:18:00.000-07:00

My Samantha...playing the alto Xylophone.

My girl Sam:-)

Happy Halloween!

2010-11-07T20:14:00.000-07:00

Cute Witch Samantha (7) & Crazy Caveman Zac (9)

Autumn in New England 2010

2010-11-07T19:56:00.000-07:00

Newburyport, MA

Kennebunkport, ME

The "track housing" in Kennebunkport;-)

Petey's Seafood

Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire

Troy & I had the best time visiting New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont & Massachusetts.

Zac & Troy at Rocky Mtn National Park

2010-09-28T21:42:00.000-06:00

Bright & Sunny!

Zac and Troy

Love the fall colors!!

Canvas & Cocktails 2010

2010-09-28T21:30:00.001-06:00

Angie, Dena, & Kim

Me, Dena & Kim

The cutest tea towel ever!

Me & Holly

Me & Julie

Us!!

Our Creation;-)) And many, many thanks to our designated driver...Angie!

Gymnastics!

2010-09-28T21:24:00.002-06:00

Loving it more everyday!

Python Flag Football Fall 2010

2010-09-11T21:48:00.000-06:00

The Python Huddle

Not sure what is happening in this picture but he's going after something!

Trying to motivate his teammates.

Pesky mouth guard;-)

He's a runner for sure!

Zac & Kyle

Brownies

2010-09-11T21:41:00.000-06:00

Sam & Lilly going to their first Brownie meeting. How cute is this??

Labor Day in TN and KY

2010-09-09T15:35:00.000-06:00

The Hermitage - the home of President Andrew Jackson in Nashville, Tennessee

This is where Andrew Jackson and his wife Rachel are buried.

Andrew Jackson was 6'3" and 140 lbs, his wife was a foot shorter and her weight wasn't even brought up.

Belle Meade Plantation

Belle Meade Plantation

Bullet holes from the War of 1812

Discussing a little history!

I think they could get use to this...

My goof balls:-)

I just love wineries.

Tons of history and it certainly was beautiful!

Samantha & Zac working on trivia questions at Belle Meade - wasn't surprised - they took it very seriously.

Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky

The Rotunda - one of the largest "rooms" in the caves.

My Junior Ranger - I just love these programs!

Really good day!

Golden Gate Canyon Camping

2010-09-09T14:34:00.000-06:00

Lilly & Samantha speared leaves for God knows what?

Poor Scooter was freezing so Abby stuffed him in her sweatshirt. He was quite happy!

There is a scientific reason why the fire follows you - I just know it!

Before we went hiking & fishing:-))

Smiling faces...always!

Nothing better than spending time with my best friend...oh, I guess my family too.

Troy & Mark putting up with us!

My adoptive dog, I'm kidding!! Scooter Reynolds:-)

All the kids' wanted a chance to fish.

Beautiful girls!

Half excited & half disgusted!! She got a couple too!

Brrr....

The kids' showed us the secret spot or as I liked to call it, our babysitter.

The gang!

We survived - no bears, some wine & awesome company!

Samantha, Alyssa & Zac

2010-09-09T14:10:00.002-06:00

Cousins:-)

First Day of School 2010

2010-09-09T10:44:00.001-06:00

Seeing my little ninnies to school!

Zac

Samantha

Gymnastics

2010-08-01T17:04:00.000-06:00

Samantha started gymnastics when we moved back and I still haven't gotten a good picture of her. It's so far away & I usually just bring my point & shoot camera. So look at these pics from far away, okay!? And btw, Samantha loves, loves, loves gymnastics!

Oh Joy!

2010-08-01T16:56:00.000-06:00

I believe that construction is the root of all evil now. Our tile guy put a little mortar down our kitchen sink. Needless to say, garbage disposal stopped working until Troy took this out. The bummer of it all, is this is still a work in progress...:-(((

Look Who We Got to Babysit!!

2010-08-01T16:50:00.000-06:00

Cutest (and toughest!) dog ever! Scooter! We babysat him for a few days for the Reynolds and took a few pics:-)

Summer Through Samantha's Eyes

2010-08-01T16:46:00.000-06:00

"Zac & one of his buddies! He picks on me sometimes - both of them!"

"Smile Gianna!!! We have sooooo much fun together!"

"My house and our American flag!"

"Momma trying to get some weeding done..."

"My friends AND brother in the hood!"

BOONDOCKS!!

2010-08-01T16:33:00.000-06:00

Mikayla, Samantha, Zac & Nicholas at Boondocks!

You always have to add a silly picture, right! Right!

"I'm gonna getcha!!!"

My Sailda Peeps in Cherry Creek of Denver

2010-07-21T17:47:00.000-06:00

Hilary, me & Valerie having dinner together!

'90 THS Reunion

2010-07-21T17:45:00.000-06:00

One of my dearest friends, Cabrini and I went to our twenty year reunion. We had a blast!

Just Playing

2010-07-12T17:56:00.001-06:00

'No meat on his bones' Zac is shivering after running in the water. Honestly, it never fails...

Sam's ready to keep running through water no matter what!

Finally feeling warmer, he flashes a smile.

Happy Girl!

Rite of Passage

2010-07-12T17:50:00.000-06:00

The before shot...

The during shot....

The very excited shot...

That wasn't too bad and now I'm all grown-up shot. I just sigh...

Just One More Picture...I Promise...

2010-07-10T18:10:00.000-06:00

I keep finding pics I liked from Maui. This was from the Luau, after my 4th mai tai;-)

My Mom & Sister

2010-07-10T18:08:00.000-06:00

What can I say, this is my mom and sister Lisa. Love them both dearly!!

The Slow Leak:-(((

2010-07-10T18:02:00.000-06:00

Not a fun day for Troy or me. After discovering we had a slow leak from our fridge that caused our tiles to pop up, more bad news - there is mold too. Not sure how long we are going to look at this but what are ya going to do, right!?

Broomfield Lacrosse

2010-07-10T17:39:00.000-06:00

Zac is learning how to play Lacrosse.

I don't know what it is about this picture, but it reminds me so much of Zac when he was very young. I love his smile and crazy energy and everything about him.

Fourth of July Weekend 2010

2010-07-06T14:38:00.005-06:00

Sam & I were playing around with the point & shoot camera.

Sam taking a pic of dad working.

Sure, I'll smile for ya!

Ooooo, let's get one of you & the Twin Sisters.

Shake things up Sam & turn that camera!

Okay, my battery is just about to die but I snapped this pic as Jake rescued the girls from a terrible fate - being stuck on the pond in a paddle boat!

Say cheese Zac!!

Colorado Rockies at Coors Field

2010-07-06T14:24:00.000-06:00

Zac & Abby trying to figure out why they were seated next to each other. Lilly's hot.

Happy Father's Day to Mark & Troy who btw are not seated next to the kiddos.

Now this is more like it!!

Zac, Abby, Lilly & Samantha

Perfect day for baseball!!

My happy girl Sam

Iao Needle in Maui

2010-07-06T14:13:00.000-06:00

One of our last stops before we had to head home to Colorado.

Just had to add this one I found hidden among the hundreds of pics we took...Samantha & I are sharing a moment on the deck of our hotel.

Maui June 2010

2010-06-19T21:12:00.004-06:00

Zac & Samantha loved to practice "surfing" until they "drowned" a couple of times.

Zac is going to his happy place.

Body surfing!

Our first (and my last) helicopter ride. I was fine (and so was Troy) if we were going straight. When Captain Kirk swayed that copter, I seriously almost lost it. It was amazing though & glad I didn't embarrass my family...

Snorkel boat ride on the way to Lanai'i & we ran into a pod of spinner dolphins - hundreds of them!

So, so, so awesome!

Sam catching some rays:-)

We visited the Haleakala National Park - it was cold for a tank top.

Looking at a dormant volcano - or so they say.

Zac has reached the summit!

One of many beautiful Maui sunsets...ahhhhhh....

We also went to Maui's only winery - can you say pineapple wine????

Happy day:-))

This one is a biggin'!!

Family pic on the west side of Maui ;-))

Samantha & her new shorts.

Just loved this vacation...

My main men ;-)

Real smile...

Hang loose!

On Troy's 38th birthday, we went to a luau - so cool.

KISS ME!

Bye-bye Hawaii.....

Summer

2010-06-06T08:31:00.001-06:00

Who doesn't love summer? The endless nights & days of playing are where memories are made for sure.

Little healthy competition!

Clip that helmet mister!

Downtown Denver Chalk Arts Festival

2010-06-05T18:06:00.001-06:00

These pictures I think speak for themselves!

Now onto the food!!

Yummy cheesecake straight from the Factory;-)))

My wonderful son Zac & me.

Yummy Raspberry Lemonade;-)

Troy & Sam

Julie & Me

2010-06-01T21:47:00.000-06:00

I don't know how it is I always get a pic of Julie & me and not my other bff's (I do have a list!) Great night with great people!

My Mother's Day Gift

2010-06-01T21:35:00.003-06:00

My handsome son made me a delicious paper cake with cookies & milk on the side. And with no calories whatsoever!!

Crazy Faces

2010-06-01T21:31:00.000-06:00

Miranda & Samantha

Crazy little girls on the school bus going on a field trip to the Denver Botanical Gardens. Wait...this is crazy little girls on the school bus going back to school after a field trip at the Denver Botanical Gardens. Lord help us!

Prepare to be Amazed!

2010-06-01T21:13:00.001-06:00

These photos were taken during summer break...Yes, you read that right. The boy you see working on a report is in fact an alien. Amazing isn't it?!?!

Hello Rocky Mountain National Park

2010-05-31T21:40:00.001-06:00

I spy with my little eye....an osprey.

As you can see, a very large bull moose:-)

Alluvial Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park or what I'd like to call nature's playground.

I wanted to put this little 1 year old moose in my pocket;-))

The kids are standing where, around 1980, there was a flood.

I don't think this is ever going to melt...

Couldn't have asked for a better day!

This pic is a drive-by...how picturesque!

It was a great day ('cept for the non-stop chatter on the ride home! Honestly, I don't know how one stays sane after that.)

Life is Good

2010-05-29T17:37:00.002-06:00

Us - just melts my heart...

My shy girl Sam

Sulking now...

Uncle Marc, Aunt Lisa, & the one & only, Peter from the Brady Bunch...err, I mean Kanton!

I'm just teasing Kanton;-)

Zac's bringing out the big guns;-))

Time-out, time-out....TIME-OUT!!

My wonderful sis Lisa & me!

Morning Walk

2010-05-23T15:46:00.001-06:00

Right near us is a little bird's paradise that we visit on our walks. While Samantha seems to be enjoying her surroundings, which I do believe she is, she also informed her dad while he was clicking the camera, that she was tooting. That's my girl!

The turtles have made this their sunning log:-)

Blue billed duck

Buried Alive!

2010-05-19T08:26:00.000-06:00

Not that I don't love it when they get along, but who thought of this!? I truly am happy that they had fun but I told them - that will be the last time you'll bury your sister/brother. Why, you ask? Well the plain truth - the local cats like to..uh..."visit" this place. Needless to say, as soon as we can, this sandbox is toast!

Glamour Girls

2010-05-19T08:22:00.000-06:00

Samantha showing her artistic side with....barrettes!

Let me show you how fashion is done for a seven year old!

After several makeovers, there was plenty of smiles to share.

Princess Zoe

2010-05-19T08:18:00.000-06:00

Despite her "issues," we love her!

My Sickly Cat Zoe

2010-05-12T13:33:00.001-06:00

Twelve year old Zoe is enjoying her new view from the second floor. Since we've made her an indoor cat, I get the pleasure of cleaning up her throw up. I roughly estimate in the last 4 years, I have cleaned it up (in various places mind you) about 1400 times. I know, I'm a saint & maybe a little crazy too.

Lilly's 7th Birthday at Skate City

2010-05-12T13:29:00.000-06:00

Samantha celebrating Lilly's ever so important 7 year old birthday!

Mammoth Game

2010-05-12T13:25:00.000-06:00

Forgot to post these pics! Troy, Brandon & little man Zac went to go see the last Mammoth game of the season. I'm pretty sure they lost but the boys had a great time!

Loved the Denver Museum of Nature and Science!

2010-05-03T20:54:00.000-06:00

Great day (windy & cold!) to finally visit the Denver Museum with Zac and Samantha. We spent four hours there and still didn't see everything. Did you know if you started counting right now to a billion it would take 32 years?? Loved our visit:-)

The kids would make a nice snack!

Okay - this was the scariest thing there - it was huge! The picture doesn't do it justice just so you know.

Maybe we should get a membership???

The males are so big compared to the females and absolutely giant size compared to the babies.

I thought this was cool - if you were to see the world start on a calendar year, we'd be on December 27th.

Great time!!

Beautiful Spring Day

2010-04-19T21:54:00.000-06:00

Samantha, me & Zac

Yummy Ice Cream from Estes Park;-)

Sam, Zac & Troy

Krazy Colors

Rocky Road

Ice Cream Gone!

Samantha & GiAnna

2010-04-19T21:45:00.000-06:00

Samantha's new friend who just happens to be the same age as Sam & lives directly across the street!

Pure Mayhem

2010-04-19T21:43:00.000-06:00

Let's just say there were many reminders that these cars were not bumper cars.

Samantha & GiAnna

Good Morning Sunshine!

2010-04-19T21:36:00.002-06:00

Zac & Samantha are up early Easter morning!

Eggcellent Times

2010-04-19T21:32:00.001-06:00

Samantha & her colorful eggs!

Zac's 9th Birthday

2010-04-19T21:27:00.000-06:00

Where has the time gone?? Happy birthday to Zac:-)

What boy doesn't love mini football helmets??

(Hopefully) The Last Big Snowfall of Spring!

2010-04-19T21:20:00.002-06:00

Work of Art

2010-04-19T21:19:00.001-06:00

Samantha's twin that she created.

Samantha & Zoe

2010-04-19T21:16:00.001-06:00

She loves it when Zoe:-) sleeps on her.

Let the Craziness Begin!

2010-03-03T21:57:00.000-07:00

MOVING DAY #1

(BFF) Trish relaxing in my mess - giving me moral support along with a lot of help - her husband and watching my kiddos:-). I'm soooo going to miss our walks:-(

"Useless" (BFF) Steph - "convenient" broken ankle. I'm just kidding! She gave me much needed moral support and banana bread. Love her!

MOVING DAY #2

The "new" house - old, great friends (BFF) Julie & Mark and nephew Kanton lending their muscle. Julie did the most;-) She's really strong!

Troy - nonstop working! My sis (BFF) Lisa in the background - I'm so happy to be near her again:-)

Zac's first day at Silver Creek Elementary - one shoe off, one on - hurry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also Samantha's first day - went off without a hitch - yeah! They both have made sooo many friends at school & our neighborhood and thankfully have connected with some old friends. They are loving it!

Saying Goodbye to my Howard, Colorado Friends

2010-02-07T19:00:00.004-07:00

Deb, Lori, & Jennifer

Steph organized a get together for me to say goodbye - bittersweet.

But not to worry, we plan to visit a lot!

Kristina & Amy

Laurin & Stephanie

Trish & Beth

Eagle over the Arkansas River

2010-02-07T18:56:00.000-07:00

Birthday Girl Samantha turns "7"

2010-02-07T18:52:00.002-07:00

Samantha's 1st Grade Class at Cotopaxi Elementary with Mrs. Jennifer Lang

Samantha & trick candles;-)))

Booger!!

Zac Receiving his Yellow Belt

2010-02-07T18:44:00.002-07:00

Zac, Ethan, & Matthew

Jay, Zac's instructor putting on his yellow belt.

Zac testing for his yellow belt!

Great form! Zac has come a long way:-)

Blue Wave Martial Arts in Salida, CO

Christmas at Grandma & Grandpa's

2010-02-07T18:33:00.001-07:00

Grandma Linda, Samantha & Zac :-)

Samantha & Momma:-)

Christmas Day 2009

2010-02-07T18:26:00.002-07:00

A very happy Zac!

Sweet smiling Samantha!

Sorry it took me so long to upload my Christmas pictures - better late than never!

My wonderful kiddos Zac & Samantha!

Mountain Valley Church Christmas Play 2009

2010-02-07T18:12:00.002-07:00

Samantha played the part of Mary.

Samantha holding baby Jesus next to Joseph.

The Easy Way to Sled ;-)

2010-02-07T18:00:00.003-07:00

The easy way to pull a sled;-)

Weeeeeeeeee.....!

Troy, Zac & Samantha tearing it up!

Celebration

2010-01-04T15:12:00.002-07:00

BFF Julie & me

Samantha "ice skating"

BFF Samantha & Lilly:-)

Zac trying to "ice skate" too. I highly suggest skipping the fake ice!

Christmas Celebration

2010-01-04T15:06:00.003-07:00

Samantha, Kanton, & Zac

Troy & me

Best Friends Sisters:-)

Happy Girl:-)))

My Mom & Zac

Christmas 2009

2009-12-13T18:23:00.002-07:00

Just practicing:-)

Christmas 2009
Zac is 8 & Samantha is 6

Troy & me

Our Little Man Snickers

2009-12-08T21:09:00.003-07:00

Snickers at 11 1/2 weeks - It's amazing to see how quickly they grow.

This little guy can walk four miles with me now!

Snickers at 7 1/2 weeks

Lots of SNOW!

2009-12-08T20:57:00.002-07:00

Pretty sure we got over 18 inches...

With all this snow we've had recently, I'm looking forward to an early spring.

Kids & Snickers:-)

2009-12-08T20:42:00.002-07:00

Samantha & Snickers

Zac & Snickers

Snickers

2009-11-29T21:20:00.002-07:00

Awww...

"I'm gonna get'cha!"

Our first meeting with Snickers:)

Happy Halloween!

2009-11-01T09:34:00.002-07:00

Kitty Sam (6 years) and Davy Crockett (8 years)

Troy & his heathens ;-)

Almost ready to go!

Ready for a night out on the town ;->

Snow Day!

2009-10-29T20:57:00.002-06:00

Local bunny making tracks!

Zoe would love, love, love to be outside...

Sure is pretty to look at!

Little too much for me...

Who's going to shovel this stuff?? Oh right...me:-(

The Beginning of the Huge Storm

2009-10-29T20:53:00.002-06:00

Zac & Samantha

This View Never Gets Old

2009-10-29T20:50:00.002-06:00

One of the first snow storms of the season - not too bad yet!

Fishing Fool Troy

2009-10-28T22:23:00.002-06:00

Catching a Kokanee in the South Platte

Merry-Go-Round

2009-10-28T22:17:00.001-06:00

We love this old school merry-go-round in Salida!

Don't let go this time Samantha:-)

"I love to be dizzy..."

Girl's Night Out in Salida

2009-10-28T22:11:00.002-06:00

Trish & me:-) drinking it up!

Kristine, Trish, & you know who!

Amy & Steph - great night out that's for sure!

Estes Park

2009-10-04T19:48:00.005-06:00

Troy, Zac & Samantha
Beautiful day in Estes with my wonderful kids:)

A very windy morning hike to Alberta Falls.

Elk calling the ladies;)

One of the beautiful ladies!

Our room that creaked with every foot step at the 100 year old Stanley Hotel.

Crisp Morning in Estes Park.

The view from the top:)

The right side of the Stanley Hotel's porch.

The Stanley Hotel just happened to be celebrating it's 100th birthday.