Happy Birthdy to my little Sambolina

(Lindsay, I thought about using your nickname in my title, but I didn't want any comments from crazy people accusing me of being racist! So I went with one I used to call her when she was little.)

6 Years Old!

She actually has to use both her hands now to show her age.

I know it's a little redundant to hear about how fast time goes when you have kids, but seriously it does! Samm has always been very mature for her age, and incredibly smart, so she has always seemed older than she really is, but now I feel like she really is older. And she is even more beautiful than she was last year, which I didn't think could be possible!

I have to admit, Samm and I didn't start out so good. She was a HORRIBLE baby. I actually remember sobbing one night when she was only a few weeks old because I felt like the worst mother in the world. At that very moment I actually wanted to take her to the hospital and give her back. She eventually grew out of her colic though, we began making her cry to sleep (the best thing we ever did for her) and we discovered that she was allergic to milk. So, after a couple of "what was I thinking" type months, Samm and I started over with our relationship.

Things are still rocky from time to time. We have very different personalities. Usually if we are in the car for more than fifteen minutes I have to enforce a no talking rule because the kid seriously loves to talk. But overall, she is the best kid anyone could ask for. She is so eager to please and really does tell me all day long how much she loves me. She hugs me throughout the day for no reason at all, and last week she folded an entire load of laundry for me just because she likes to be a good helper.

We love you Samm! I hope you liked your unicorn bash! It was fun for me, but now I'm exhausted and the house needs a serious scrub down. I think I've dug at least 7 sucker sticks out of the carpet already.

(I just got a random hug and kiss)

Making unicorn horns.

Unicorn Samm. I actually cut out, rolled together and glued those horns. Then I poked holes in the sides and tied on the elastic. It was a huge pain and so not worth it!

This pinata was very sturdy. I think all the kids had four turns before Josh finally just ripped it apart.

I waited until the last minute (literally) to get a cake, so my choices were limited. I'm pretty sure Samm didn't notice that the unicorns didn't match the frosting though.

We even had a few of the girls spend the night. This is Samm and her friend Savannah. I think the last one just finally fell asleep so I will be soon to follow.

And check out that adorable apron that Samm is wearing. It's reversible. Yes, I am actually jealous of a present that my 6 year old got. My friend Joni is just too cute. Check her out here.

And thank you Kory and Jeanette for all your help, I really appreciate it. And Josh too, you were awsome!