5 years ago today I got a phone call telling me that you were born, Samantha......in a most FANTASTIC way (you'll know the story). You weren't due (supposedly) for another few weeks so I sort of thought it was a very cruel prank call. When I heard the most glorious cry in the background I knew it was true. Trying to get a hold of your daddy at work to tell him he was a daddy was not easy. I finally kicked him off of his phone call with Uncle Greg and told him he was a dad. Needless to say, he was shocked!!! He raced home from Manhattan so that we could buy plane tickets and get the apartment in order for our new arrival. We were SO not thinking straight (can you blame us??) and so the only thing we thought to do was to drive out to Short Hills and exchange the boy outfit we had bought - yes, you were supposed to be a boy - for a girl outfit from Janie and Jack. Important stuff I tell ya!!! I can remember NOTHING more about that night or the entire flight the next day. My memory just begins in the parking lot of the hospital where Ashly met us to go inside and see you. I was sweating...... A LOT!!! I was so nervous to meet you and was just praying that we would get along! And I think we have. You are one of my best friends and I thank Heavenly Father everyday for you in my life. You make life interesting, fun, and challenging. You are one of the most giving and sweet people I have ever met in my life! You have mastered the art of giving and sharing better than most adults I know. I'd like to think it is my wonderful parenting skills, but I think it's just you and your wonderful personality!
I love you SO much baby girl!!!! Thank you for letting me be your mom!
And, of course, we are especially thinking of Sara today and loving her so much!
First bottle home (at Grammy's) from the hospital.
First family portrait. We were hot and sweaty and in shock!
Her lovely little face post bath.
Cameron REALLY wasn't sure about this new addition! (Right now Kami is definitely ahhhhhing over how cute and small Cameron was!)
All 9 lbs 6 oz of ya!!!
First bottle home (at Grammy's) from the hospital.
First family portrait. We were hot and sweaty and in shock!
Her lovely little face post bath.
Cameron REALLY wasn't sure about this new addition! (Right now Kami is definitely ahhhhhing over how cute and small Cameron was!)
All 9 lbs 6 oz of ya!!!
6 comments:
what a little sweetie! Love her! I totally remember all of that. She created quite the excitement, didn't she!
I love the story of Samantha joining your family - completely meant to be! Happy birthday, Samantha!!
BTW, I was just rereading Kaia's birth to the kids and was able to tell them that "Samantha's Daddy" drove their daddy to the hospital since I was already there in labor. I'd forgotten that Andy gave Peter that ride.
Actually, I was thinking,,,wow that kid's head is large.
Happy Birthday Samantha!!
Love, Heather, Matthew, Andrew and Bella
That is such a sweet and funny story!!!! What a shocker that would be. You all are so wonderful. I need to start contemplating when to make my next purchase of Krandy Sweets cookies!
What a neat story!
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