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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Day 4, 2nd Grade

Samantha started the 2nd grade at her new school, Latexo Elementary, Monday. She had been a little apprehensive about changing schools, despite our repeated reassurances. She woke fairly easy, despite the earlier time, her happy demeanor intact. She'd already decided what she would wear, a task new to her preschool routine. Her previous school required uniforms. The only considerations were short sleeves or long, scooter skirt or pants. She'd decided on a denim scooter skirt, ladybug shirt and sparkly hot pink shoes. She looked so cute! We had to force her to eat, as usual. I left for work just before she was to leave.

I talked with Jeff later in the morning. He said that as soon as the garage door was lowered she asked if they could walk fast. Why? Because I need to go to the bathroom! Garage door up, back into the house, to the bathroom and then off to school, again. As they arrived, Grayson, her bestest friend, was getting out of her car. The two of them walked in together as if they'd done it many times before.

That evening Samantha was full of information that she'd learned that day. The classroom rules, no pink or blue hair, shorts under dresses or skirts, and the explanation of the green, yellow, red behavior system. She'd had a good day and was eager to return.

Now that she's completed four days now, she continues to be excited about school. I'm amazed that my baby girl is in the second grade. She's grown so much this summer, all legs, and her face is that of a young girl. It makes me want to freeze time and just study her or at least slow it down. It seems like just the other day she was being placed in my arms for the first time. Ahhhh.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

October Pics

Shots of Samantha in one of her Chinese outfits.


Halloween 2009 - Smilin' Super Samantha




Samantha and her friend, Grayson


Saturday, August 22, 2009

One of our church members, John Tatum, brought over a couple of microscopes, prepared slides and insects for a science lesson. Jeff and Samantha.
Helping make deviled eggs.




Friday, August 7, 2009

More Pictures

Samantha was posing in her daddy's baseball cap. This is just one of the positions she displayed. Notice the food on her mouth. Modeling a bandana she decorated. Again, notice the food on her mouth
What a beautiful face!




Friday, July 31, 2009

July 2009

We spent July 4th weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas, visiting
Granddaddy, GrandMago and Sharon. Playing in the pool.




The girls watching a DVD.

An early birthday celebration.

Frolicking in the pool.

Samantha telling a story.

The girls with their PawPaw.

The cake.

Blowing out the candles.

Opening Hannah Montana gifts from Christi.

Hannah, eat your heart out!

Sitting in a cozy spot.

Sitting on the giraffe for VBS.
A family pic.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Pictures From Today

The first set of these pictures were taken before church. All but the first was taken as she was twirling and dancing.


Samantha put on her shades, donned her purse and announced she was ready to go!


Kylie had her dance recital this afternoon.








Wednesday, June 3, 2009

The Tosseled Look

Who said wet hair is dead? It looks pretty good on Samantha!