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July 11, 2015 By Sarah Kay Hoffman

Meet Samarah Josephina Hoffman

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If you’re ready to meet Samarah Josephina Hoffman, she’s ready to chat 🙂

p.s. All images below were taken today (except for the very last one), on Gotcha Day, by the lovely Jenni Tellers, who came with us lovingly to help capture our perfect day.

p.s.s. Once you get to the bottom, there is even more beyond these pictures. Enjoy!

I am Samarah Josephina Hoffman

Samarah was not the name given to me at birth, but by the grace of God it’s what my birth certificate changed to today.

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My name means, “Protected by God,” and I share a special middle name with my great grandmother, Josephine and aunt Kelly Jo.

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In addition to my real name, here are some of the other names my mama calls me, “Mara, Mara Jo, Josephine, Josie, Angel Baby, Lovie, Sweet Lovin’, Twinkin’ Tots, Mari,” and of course, Sam.

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I was born on September 12, 2013 and weighed in at all of 2 pounds, 5 ounces with a height of 14 inches.

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Tomorrow I turn 22 months, even though mama tells me I may have already entered the terrible 2’s.

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I have tight, curly black hair and beautiful little brown eyes (or so my mama says).

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My smile will make your heart skip a beat, and if you’ve never seen a grown man in love, just watch my daddy when he makes me giggle.

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I have two dogs, Reagan the Great Dane and Fiona the Peekepoo. I refer to them both as “Puppy.” (You’ll see us in our videos soon.) I also refer to cows, cats, pigs and all other animals as, “Puppy,” except for my stuffed monkeys, which are, “Monkey.”

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I love to eat, but I’m sure my mama has already told you that. My daddy still can’t believe how I love cod liver oil, green olives and steelhead trout. I’m a growin’ girl.

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I cook and bake with mama in the kitchen a lot, bang on pots and pans with spoons and empty out as many kitchen cupboards as I can before they catch me doing it. “Peanut Butter,” or “Butter Butter” as I call it are my favorite kitchen words. I say them no less than 5 times per day.

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I am busy, and into everything. I love to explore, and I love to figure out how things work and how to put things together. I can dance, and my mama and daddy have no idea where I got my moves from, but I am good at them.

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My favorite accessory are my shoes. I play with them more than with toys, and today I sported my new cowgirl boots in the Judge’s Chambers. How cute am I?

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I make funny faces, do tricks with my eyebrows, flare up my nose and am generally entertaining all the time. Of course, except for here, I wasn’t too impressed with the Judge’s Chambers apparently.

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I love playing with the kids at Miss Liz’s (my daycare), and they are teaching me all kinds of things like sharing our toys, picking up (“pick up, pick up, everybody pick up….”) and being kind.

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I have a really big heart, which matches my smile. I love giving multiple hugs and kisses to my mama and daddy right before bed time. I also hug and kiss my two monkeys and a giraffe.

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All of my grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins and family members live in different states (mostly Minnesota), but rumor has it they are excited to see me tomorrow. I’m sure they will be shocked at how much I’ve grown.

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I’m still just a wee little, and the world is a very big place, but my mama and daddy sure do love me (have they told you yet?!).  I can feel it every single day.

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We just got out of the San Joaquin Judge’s Chambers where the state made me theirs forever.

This might be the best day yet.

I am loved. I am loved. I am loved.

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Hello, world –> today I officially became: Samarah Josephina Hoffman, and my mama and I have something special for y’all to check out. Just click on the picture of she and I.

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Xox,
SKH

Sarah Kay Hoffman

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    July 11, 2015 at 1:36 am

    Words cannot even begin to describe how happy I am for you and your little family! S is a very lucky little girl to have you as her mama. Big hugs from NC! ox

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    • Sarah says

      July 11, 2015 at 1:59 am

      Thank you, Emily!

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  2. clare @ fitting it all in says

    July 11, 2015 at 1:37 am

    This is just the BEST. She is so beautiful, so perfectly yours <3

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    • Sarah says

      July 11, 2015 at 1:58 am

      Thank you:) xo

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  3. Julie says

    July 11, 2015 at 2:34 am

    wishing you blessings upon blessings…

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    • Sarah says

      July 11, 2015 at 2:39 am

      Thank you, thank you!

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  4. Mike says

    July 11, 2015 at 2:42 am

    Beautiful! Wonderful moments captured!!

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    • Sarah says

      July 11, 2015 at 2:44 am

      Thanks, Mike! Hope all is well.

      Reply
  5. laurie adams says

    July 11, 2015 at 2:45 am

    She is as beautiful as I thought she would be! Congratulations to you all. ♡

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    • Sarah says

      July 11, 2015 at 2:49 am

      Thank you so much, Laurie!

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  6. Maria says

    July 11, 2015 at 2:55 am

    It has been a blessing to see you through your journey. I remember our conversations about fertility and seeing you post your new love. Now she’s all yours! How all that time seemed to have traveled slow yet all for this one worthy moment. May God continue to bless your lives as she grows. Thank you for sharing all your raw footage of your journey. There were many moments where I had a few tears rolling down my cheek for your journey, strength, humbleness and humility. Thank you for sharing Samarah with us so graciously. She is as beautiful as I imagined her to be. Continue being amazing. May there be more opportunities to come. xoxo Maria

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    • Sarah says

      July 11, 2015 at 4:09 am

      Love everything about this, Maria. Thank you ever-so-much. All my best!

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  7. Deanna says

    July 11, 2015 at 2:59 am

    Brought tears to my eyes! I am so very very happy for you and your family! God bless 🙂

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    • Sarah says

      July 11, 2015 at 4:10 am

      Thank you so kindly, Deanna!

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  8. Danika @ Your Organic Life says

    July 11, 2015 at 4:03 am

    Congratulations! She looks just like I expected. You’re right about your husband being in love with her. It is written all over his face.

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    • Sarah says

      July 11, 2015 at 4:09 am

      Right? It’s priceless. I could never ask for anything more.

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  9. Lena says

    July 11, 2015 at 4:16 am

    Words can’t even begin to describe how happy I am for you. All of you. There has never been any doubt how much you all love Samarah and I am so happy it is official. One land of worry behind you, now you have so many blessed days, weeks, months, years ahead of you to make memories ☺

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    • Sarah says

      July 12, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you so kindly!

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  10. Caren says

    July 11, 2015 at 5:59 am

    So incredibly happy for you Sarah. Congrats to u and your hubby. Tonight you’ll go to sleep with a level of knowing that you’ve never known before. This is yours.

    Xo

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    • Sarah says

      July 12, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      It’s been amazing!

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  11. Susan says

    July 11, 2015 at 6:19 am

    so beautiful !!! Samarah. You. Your family. Your story. The video. All of it. Just beautiful !! Sooo very happy for your. with you. God is so good !!

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    • Sarah says

      July 12, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      So glad you were there my friend. xo

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  12. Shawn says

    July 11, 2015 at 7:40 am

    Sooo happy for your family!!

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    • Sarah says

      July 12, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you, Shawn!

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  13. Glenneth says

    July 11, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    congrats!!! she is so beautiful! so happy for your family!

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    • Sarah says

      July 12, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      Thank you!

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  14. Jennifer says

    July 11, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    BEAUTIFUL. Words cannot describe how over the moon happy we are for you & your family. Love her sweet face! You’re an angel Sarah. This world sure could use more people like you. My heart is full seeing & reading this. Xo

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    • Sarah says

      July 12, 2015 at 7:57 pm

      Thank you…loved reading this, Jennifer!

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  15. Thomas Petty says

    July 11, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    Congratulations Sarah, Ryan and Samarah! You are a beautiful family.

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    • Sarah says

      July 12, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      Thank you, Thomas!

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  16. Jane says

    July 11, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    As I’m sitting here with tears of happiness for you, Ryan and Sam… I just want to say thank you for sharing all of this, Sarah. What a beautiful little girl (with lashes any of us would kill for) Miss Sam is. Congratulations. My heart is just bursting with the joy I can imagine you are all feeling right now. It’s no longer a dream Sarah… it’s for real and forever.
    🙂 <3

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    • Sarah says

      July 12, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      LOVE that, Jane… “it’s for real and forever!” *tears*

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      • Jane says

        July 16, 2015 at 2:05 am

        I’m looking forward to all the new stories about the family now, Sarah. (and pictures… now that you can)
        My heart is STILL just bursting with happiness for you all. One day… you’ll get to tell Sam about how you and Ryan were “specially chosen” just for her.
        <3

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        • Sarah says

          July 16, 2015 at 7:55 pm

          This is true!

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  17. Kathy McElhaney says

    July 11, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    Congratulations to your entire family! Loved all the videos, but my favorite was part II, when I think Samarah was playing with her shadow on her high chair tray! I smiled through it all. Happy for all of you.

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    • Sarah says

      July 12, 2015 at 7:57 pm

      One of my favorite parts, too:)

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  18. Julianne Chai says

    July 11, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    Wow. I am thrilled, happy and beyond words for you. I knew this day would come!!! It’s been wonderful following this journey with you and I am so proud to be your friend. Samarah is so beautiful. So so beautiful!!! All the glimpses of her in the past was just a preview, and worth it. Congratulations!!!

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    • Sarah says

      July 12, 2015 at 7:58 pm

      Thank you! We sure do love her.

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  19. Carolina Reusch says

    July 11, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Muchas felicidades! Samarah es una niña afortunada de tenerlos como padres. La mayor bendición es un hijo y ustedes han sido bendecidos con una pequeña niña que viene a entregarles mucho amor.
    Dios los bendiga, saben que son parte de esta familia que está al fin del mundo y desde acá les enviamos mucho amor y bendiciones.
    Raimundo está feliz con su nueva “prima”
    Los queremos mucho

    Julia, Kako y Raimundo

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    • Sarah says

      July 13, 2015 at 5:25 pm

      Gracias por el mensaje amoroso! Somos bendecidos y estamos emocionado para mover adelante como una familia oficial! Esperamos con ansia el día que la Samarah se puede conocer a su primito Raimundo!! Espero que sea un día pronto!

      Gracias, de nuevo – Les echamos de menos y les enviamos un abrazo gigante con mucho amor.

      Ryan, Sarah y Samarah

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  20. D says

    July 13, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    So happy for you and your hubby and of course your baby girl! She’s even more precious than I imagined! Beautiful family!

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    • Sarah says

      July 14, 2015 at 5:57 pm

      Thank you!

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  21. Krysten says

    July 13, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    THIS MANKES MY HEART SING!!!
    I am so so so so happy for the whole family!!
    So wonderful to see this little smiling face!

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    • Sarah says

      July 14, 2015 at 5:57 pm

      Isn’t it a sweet smile?!

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  22. Janette Peterson says

    July 17, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Sarah – The pictures are amazing and the story is a true blessing. I wish you and your family nothing but joy! 🙂

    – Janette

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    • Sarah says

      July 17, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you, Janette!

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  23. Tequilla Brown says

    July 17, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your journey. Your family is beautiful!

    Blessings,

    Tequilla

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    • Sarah says

      July 17, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you, Tequilla!

      Reply
  24. Bryanna says

    July 18, 2015 at 3:43 am

    This is so exciting!! How amazing and what a wonderful day this must have been!! I can’t even imagine the joy!! Be blessed friend!!

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    • Sarah says

      July 19, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Thank you!

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  25. Samantha says

    July 29, 2016 at 3:36 am

    Randomly came across your blog and I’m so happy for you!!

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    • Sarah says

      July 29, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      LOVELY to meet you, Samantha! Hope you enjoy the blog.

      Reply

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