June 7th, 2014
Samantha decided that she wanted to have a group of her
friends over for a bonfire this year to celebrate her birthday. She whittled
down her guest list before deciding where to host her party, which was done at
Grandpa Gary & Grandma Terry's house - we thought that their bonfire pile was
much manageable than ours would be. The girls spent most of their time hanging
around outside playing soccer, basketball, and other games. Once they moved
inside for the evening Sam opened her cards and gifts from her friends before
eventually calling it a night. It took a long time for the girls to go to bed at
night, as their giggling was nearly unbearable for Tara & I at times. They
slowly woke up in the morning, typically just before their parents arrived to
pick them up in the morning.
Samantha's Birthday Slumber Party
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Samantha getting ready to kick the soccer ball to one of her
friends.
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Sam's friends enjoying dinner on the deck.
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Drew, Steven, Tyler, and Tyler's friend eating dinner.
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The girls playing soccer in the yard while waiting for the
bonfire to take off.
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Another picture of the girls playing soccer.
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Some of the girls hanging around while Tyler and Steve goof off
together.
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One of Sam's friends walking across the driveway.
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Sam and Tyler's friends playing basketball while Drew laughs in
the wagon.
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Sam reading one of her cards.
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Sam laughing at another card.
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Sam looking at one of her gifts.
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June 8th, 2014
After spending the night hanging out with her friends,
Samantha celebrated becoming a teenager with her family on Sunday, June 8th. She
wants to thank both of her sets of grandparents as well as Uncle Steve for being
there to celebrate with her!
Samantha's Family Birthday Party
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Samantha posing with her birthday cupcake.
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Sam "shooting" with the lighter.
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Sam lighting her candles.
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Sam gets a little embarrassed while...
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...having "Happy Birthday" sung to her.
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Sam blowing out her candles.
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Drew and Steven posing for a photo while waiting for Sam to open
her presents and cards.
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Samantha reading a card.
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Sam checking out the necklace that Grandpa Jerry & Grandma Gail
gave her.
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Sam was pleased with her Starbucks gift card.
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