Our oldest baby is six! Despite my begging her for months to not turn six, she did it anyway.
We sure love our sassy, spirited, and adorable little girl. If I had a quarter for every time someone has told me, "she has a BIG personality", we'd have a nice college fund set up. :)
Samara is thoughtful. We love getting pictures, notes, and treats from her.
Papa's pancakes for breakfast
I read Bats at the Beach to her class and she passed out her favorite treat, Snickerdoodles.
Bowling with cousins and Costa Vida for birthday dinner
After dinner, Samara went to New Beginnings with me, where Samara yelled out in the middle of a talk, when the speaker said something about it being 7:30, "What? 7:30?! That's my bedtime." She has no qualms sharing what she is feeling and is very honest. After getting a ride home with a friend she told me, "Mom, their car was messy." Me: "Oh, you didn't say anything about it, did you?" "Yes, i did. I told his mom but she said she already knew that." Mercy me!
After dinner, Samara went to New Beginnings with me, where Samara yelled out in the middle of a talk, when the speaker said something about it being 7:30, "What? 7:30?! That's my bedtime." She has no qualms sharing what she is feeling and is very honest. After getting a ride home with a friend she told me, "Mom, their car was messy." Me: "Oh, you didn't say anything about it, did you?" "Yes, i did. I told his mom but she said she already knew that." Mercy me!
Samara, you are observant and nothing gets past you. I may have a problem making complete stops at stop signs. You noticed this and started bringing it out to my attention. One day you asked, "Mom, why don't you ever stop at stop signs?" I said, "I am stopped right now." Your reply, "that's only because there are cars driving by so you had to stop."
You are a good friend and student. We love seeing you learn new things like reading, writing, and music. We hope you will always enjoy learning and will always understand how important hard work is. We appreciate your obedience and you wanting to do what is right. I love when you step in and help out when you know we need it (like when Lizzie makes a big mess!). You love your stuffed animals, especially your hugo dog. You love playdates and watching shows. Your favorites are word girl, martha speaks, and phineas and ferb.
Age blocks in the photo above are from here. Aren't they awesome?! My friend makes them (and lots of great stuff!) to use as a photography prop. They work great for maternity, baby, and birthday photos. I know I will get tons of use out of them.
We are so glad you're our daughter and look forward to more adventures with you!
Hahaha! I love her so much! I hope she doesn't change a bit! Happy Birthday to your beautiful Samara.
ReplyDeleteWow! 6?!?! She is so smart and cute and sassy! I love the pictures...if only I had an ounce of your talent! Happy birthday sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteCheryl, I absolutely love this post! Samara is such a beautiful, sugar and spice sort of girl, and her personality just jumps off the page as you write about her and show pictures. And that last picture with the balloon...are you kidding me with how amazing that is?! You're such a great mom, and your adorable kids are just as blessed as you are! Happy (belated) birthday, Samara!
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh about the stop sign one. So you've got a little police woman in your family!! Ella is a lot like that. It's very hard for law breakers like you and me. Oh I love seeing Samara all grown up. I love the WHAT it's 7.30 my bedtime story. I do love her very big personality! She is a wonderful little human being !!! Happy birthday Sweet Samara, with love from your Singapore family xo
ReplyDeleteThis girl cracks me up!!! Samara is the best. I wish I could see a live feed of her thoughts. That was be so entertaining and fascinating.
ReplyDeleteIt's 7:30? That's my bedtime! So, so cute! I'm so glad you have that and the stop sign story written down for someday when she is older. :) She is so funny!
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