Happy 9th Birthday Samantha!

Happy Birthday to our Samantha!  She is sure a special girl and we are so grateful for her.  She turned nine years old today and she had a really nice day.  She started off with a birthday breakfast with the family before school (and dad even drove the girls to school so they didn't have to ride the bus!)  She took some treats to her classroom and her classmates celebrated with her which made her feel extra loved. 

We had a birthday dinner of hot dogs, pistachio salad, and grilled pineapple with chocolate pudding for dessert.  We always let the kids pick out what they want for a birthday dinner and this was what Sam requested.  Then it was on to birthday presents...

....a door mirror, a chalkboard with chalk, batting gloves for softball, new jeans, and a sketch pad.  She also had several cards from aunts and uncles who always remember her on her big day!

Yesterday at her Activity Days at church her leaders gave her this framed picture that she has set up on her dresser.  They are wonderful leaders who care a great deal about the girls.  Samantha's day finished up with phone calls with grandparents and a birthday spanking!  Hopefully she has felt how much we all love her!