4th of July

On the 4th, Jeff and I both had the day off work, so we took Samantha to the Gahanna Freedom Parade. We met up with Nick, Mandy, Grady, Chase, Dave, Amanda, Sylvie and Eileen (Amanda's Cousin). The kids had a great time collecting candy.

Samantha was also buming some chips off of Grady.

Sylvie loved watching the marching band. She could not take her eyes off of them!

Jeff and I at the parade!

After the parade we went home so Samantha could take a nap. Then as soon as she got up we went over to my mom's house to swim and have dinner. If I have not said this before....Samantha LOVES swimming!

Jeff lounging by the pool.

My mom has a little wagon that Samantha still likes to squeeze herself into and be pulled around.

Mom with her sparkler.

Samantha holding her sparkler.

Cousins (L-R) Samantha, Chase and Grady

Eating freeze pops to finish off the night!

Panama City Beach (June 18th - 25th)

Samantha's 2 year Check Up (June 13th)

On Monday, June 13th, I took Samantha to her 2 year check up. Surprisingly; she did not have to get any shots so she left a happy camper!

90% for Weight and Height! 30 lbs and 30 inches.

Samantha's 2nd Birthday

Today is Samantha's 2nd Birthday. I could go on and on about how I cannot believe she is 2 years old but I will spare you.

Last night my mom came over and we made this Elmo cake and all the cupcakes to match.

And Aunt Mandy loaned me some Sesame Street decorations!

Our front door.

And we even put out some balloons on the mailbox.

The party started at 4 PM and we just went to the shelter in our neighborhood. Here was Samantha blowing out her candle.

The kids loved playing at the park. Here is Matt and Jill on the teeter totter.

Miss Sylvie, who is only 2 weeks younger than Samantha and has a baby sister due in October!

Grady on the swing!

Aunt Lisa got Samantha a kitchen and some play food to go with it. Samantha LOVES it!

And what little kid doesn't love bubbles? Samantha is a fan of blowing bubbles and eating them!

After everyone left we started opening up her presents. This is the train track that my Dad got for Samantha. She loves saying Choo Choo!

And my Dad got her some Lincoln Logs too... I think Jeff likes building as much as Samantha does.

And Mawmaw and Pawpaw got Samantha a new bike! We put it together after she went to bed so I am sure she will be thrilled when she gets up in the morning!

My adorable little girl.

Samantha this morning all dressed up and ready for church. She has to take her purse EVERYWHERE we go these days! It's kinda cute...well it's really cute.

On our way to Marysville this afternoon for Jessica's High School Graduation party! Again, we cannot go anywhere without her purse!

James 1:2-7 NIV

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of our faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you make be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who give generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts it like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

PS: Jeff texted this verse to me today and it was EXACTLY what I needed to hear.