It's been 8 years!

8 years ago today Samantha was born. I have a horrible memory but I remember Samantha being born like it was yesterday. I remember the drive to the hospital in the morning and Steve getting breakfast and eating in front of me knowing full well I wasn't allowed to. I remember stopping at church and asking the man upstairs to make sure all went well. I remember the look on Steve's face when our Dr. said it was a girl and how proud he was. He smiled and smiled for days. He still smiles when she's near - she is Daddy's little girl. I on the other hand was freaking out because I was certain she was a he but she clearly was a she and not a he and I didn't know what to do. I thought I would have boys and play with bugs and dig in the dirt. Little did I know Sam would turn out to the closest thing to wanting to play with the bugs and dirt. I had to wait for Bella to play with the make-up. It was so weird holding Sam for the first time - I mean I wasn't scared or nervous at all. It was perfect and I was a Mom - nothing could be better.

Steve reminded me of something. That morning as I was getting ready to leave for the hospital Steve was taking a ton of pictures. Just as I was getting into the car the brilliant one realized there was NO FILM in the camera and made me re-enact the mornings events so he could get them on camera. Now ask me if I have those pictures today.....nope! Story of our lives..lol.

She was so chubby. Just a ball of chunk and roundness.



Samantha with her Great Grandpa. I so wish I would have remembered to take off her bib!


Hanging over her Daddy's shoulder


Where's Sam ?!?!?


Sam and I at the Oakdale Arboretum

Samantha's 1st Easter!



The bathing beauty in Vermont


This is crazy! Samantha's 1st birthday


This is Samantha calling her Daddy - all excited about her 1st pigtails!


Happy 8th Birthday Sweetheart - Mommy and Daddy are so very proud of the little lady you are becoming! Your are the best big sister anyone could ever want! We love you!