Samantha's 7th Birthday!

Samantha's birthday fell on the Sunday after Thanksgiving this year.  We didn't have her friends party until December 3rd so (as per usual) it felt like we spent many days celebrating it this year. We had a family gathering on the day of her actual birthday, brought cupcakes to school on the day after her birthday and then celebrated with her friends on Saturday, December 3rd.  She enjoyed every celebration and appreciated the time that was spent in making the events special.

Our next door neighbor, Julia, gave Samantha an oversized bear that is now Samantha's new reading buddy.  

Samantha and Nonni (along with the new bear) made some special Shopkins cupcakes to celebrate her family birthday party.  

 

 One of Samantha's gifts was to go see Trolls with Nonni.  

Samantha's card from Claire

Samantha's card from Henry

Henry gave Samantha a lap desk!  She was happy to keep Poppy company while she colored.  

Love these sweet girls

Samantha was very excited about her new LuLaRoe dress and charm necklace from Gammy & Popsy.  

Craig & Liz gave Samantha a fun craft jewelry box that she was super excited to decorate.  

Pure joy

Passing out cupcakes to her classmates

Samantha and her buddy Anne Bradley

 Happy girl

We all enjoyed visiting Samantha at Joyner to celebrate her birthday.