At the end of November, Samantha turned 7 years old. For some reason, her going from 6 to 7 was a big deal to me - it seemed so old! I remember her birth very clearly. The night she was born we had a big snow storm in Salt Lake. Fortunately, we were already at the hospital when it started. Sadly, it made visitors quite scarce, so we got lots of time alone with her. We had a hard time choosing a name for her. We had 2 names we really liked, but when I called her those names, it didn't feel right. Finally, as I was getting ready to check out, a lady for the birth certificate office told me I need to fill out the certificate before I could leave. Mike wasn't there at the time, so I called him and asked him how he liked Samantha. It was a name we had thrown out earlier on, but never really made the list. I thought it felt right when I called her it, and Mike gave his okay.
Sammy was such a happy and funny baby. She always had a mischievous look to her, like she was up to no good. We loved how different she looked from the rest of us - her hair was quite blondish-red, and her eyes were very blue. Mike likes to call her the mailman's daughter. It was fun for me because when I had her, Megan was in kindergarten, so I got lots of time to myself with Sammy. It was like having my first child again, but with the experience of already having one. Megan was thrilled to finally have a younger sibling, and quickly took the role of the second mother (she hasn't given that role up yet). Sammy has gotten a little shy as she has gotten older, but has such a great sense of humor, and is a really great teaser - especially with Megan. She is also a quick learner, and very smart. She is quite sensitive and tender hearted - the tears turn on easily.
For her birthday this year she got the added treat of having Grandma and Grandpa and Uncle Michael here visiting from California. We had a lot of fun on her birthday. She went on a shopping spree at Justice, played at Chuck E Cheese, had dinner at Pizza Hut, and came home to open presents and have cake and ice cream. For her birthday she got an Ipod Shuffle, an
Itunes gift card, Justice gift card (for the shopping spree), American Girl doll clothes, and a Webkin. It was a great day. She can hardly wait until her next birthday when she can get her ears pierced and be baptized!
5 comments:
She was such a cutie from day 1. I love my little Sammie Sue!!
Glad you are back on the blogging circuit. Actually, I was just discussing this very thing with John last week. We have missed your posts!
Anyway, it is hard to believe cute little Sammie is 7! Where does the time go? I am glad she had such a great day and great family to celebrate with!!!
Some of those pictures cracked me up! What a beautiful girl you've got. :)
I love all her pictures!! I agree- going from 6 to 7 is kind of a big deal. Suddenly you realize they have one year until they are baptized and time just seems to have gone way to quick!
Wow Stef, I am very impressed at the creative purse cake you did for Sammy's birthday! What a great idea! You just get more and more domestic by the day. We wish we were able to have been there for her birthday with the fam. Jacey sure misses her!
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