Happy Birthday Sam

Sam had a great day celebrating his birthday. He turned 7 today and I can hardly believe it. It really does make me sad to see my little buddy growing up and becoming more independent. I know that having children who are independent is a good thing, but it also is sad to think that my baby is getting old. He is such a fun little guy, he makes us laugh all of the time. Just the other morning, he was getting out of the tub while I was doing Brinley's hair and then he got onto the toilet and started talking politics with us. I was in a hurry, trying to get him to move a little faster, so I didn't stop to enjoy the moment until later in the day. I laughed so hard, I almost started crying. He was talking about voting for John McCain verses Barrack Obama. He was talking about how Obama is going to raise taxes and give to the poor and how he didn't think that he was going to pay those higher taxes. Thinking back on it still makes me laugh, he was talking like he was a grown up and the funniest thing is that he was on the toilet, just sitting there, talking about important things in the world.

Sam is in the first grade, his teacher is Mrs. Thomas and he is finally liking to go. Early on in the school year, Sam was having a hard time going because the days were just too long. Sam loves to be outside. He loves playing basketball or football, loves riding his scooter or bike and most of all...when he sees Adam Crosby out there playing with his friends, Sam loves to go out there and play with all the boys. And they are so good to him, always letting him join in on the fun. Sam loves his family, his sisters are his best friends and he is happy playing with any one of them...especially going out on the tramp and jumping with them. He is happy most of the time and is always willing to help out. If I ask him to do something, he usually jumps up and says "sure mom." I love him so much! He gives me hugs all of the time and tells me he loves me and best of all...if I ever do something for him, he always will say "thanks Mom!" He is so funny and sweet, always trying to do his best!

In the late afternoon, Grandma and Grandpa Jeffs came down to go to Hungry Bear for Sam's Birthday dinner. Here are some fun pictures of Sam's day...