Samsung SCH-A670

Ok, so I know this must happen to some other people out there. My Verizon SCH a670 screen is smashed but I have some 'important' txts and pics which I really need to get off the phone some how. HOW?? Don't worry I have a technical background too..I have heard of BitPim and SIM card readers via my computer to do this? As I'm pretty sure the Verizon Store can only retrieve my Contacts(or so they say). Has anyone had luck with any methods on this subject? Any direction would be greatly appreciated!!

Brad