{Jake + Samantha}: 2010

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

My Refinished nightstand

I am so excited about this nightstand! It looks so unique and special sitting in my bedroom. I found it at the DI for $15 and painted it Aqua with a black glaze. Now the hard part is going to be finding another piece similar in size that will look good with this one to go on my side of the bed. I'm having so much fun and I think I'm addicted :)

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Jake's Surprise Birthday Dinner/Movie

Jake turned 31 this July so I surprised him with a big dinner with a bunch of friends at Himalayan Kitchen and then we all went to see Inception. We had an amazing night and I'm so happy that I actually pulled off the surprise. Jake had NO idea! :) His friend Ryan made a cake out of fondant of The Mayan Cliff, including a little diver and all. Super fun!

Kit, Nat, Trent, Ryan, Tim, Molly, Kory, Jake and Me. Jake and Shaleen met us at the Theater.

Jake and his awesome cake! ;)

Sorry Nat, I know you must be cringing right now. ;)
My camera was acting so weird.

Molly, Tim & Kory

Chelsea & Kyle

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Jarred Layne Phillips July 31, 1981- July 17, 2010.

I truly understand what it means to have a heavy heart. I feel like mine weighs a thousand pounds and is going to burst right through my chest. I've felt true and intense pain in my life but I think this heartache outdoes it all. Every second memories of him flash through my mind and so many regrets assault me. Jarred was so funny, loving, compassionate, forgiving and had a bigger than life personality. I can't stand the thought that I'll never hear his voice or see his face again in this life. He left behind three children that he fought so hard for and worked so hard to prove he could be a good daddy. He loved them so much. But drugs can take hold of you and take everything away.

I know he is happy to be with Scotty again and I imagine he is now everything he was always meant to be. I know he now understands it all, everything he went through and was meant to experience in this life. I hope his death will teach many, maybe even save a life one day.

Video:
http://static.animoto.com/swf/w.swf?w=swf%2Fvp1&e=1279914408&f=rDhWj15kcPEuKgQn00JDtw&d=508&m=b&r=w+

Donations to help with funeral costs and his three young children will be greatly appreciated and can be made through the link below. Even $5 will help.

http://www.donationsforjarred.com/