Samantha is 11!

This is our family party for her.

 This is her friend party. We drove all of her kids to our home from the church and back again in LOTS of snow. They watched a movie (Scooby Doo 2) and made personal pizzas.

Samantha has turned 11 and its time to brag about her! I know this is a little late but I am not missing the opportunity to say how great she is.
Samantha has been busy with piano and flute. She still loves babies and wants to hold them any chance she gets. She enjoys babysitting for her little cousins Dani and Charleene. She is doing really well in school in every subject. She doesn't like homework so she does it on the bus or during class or recess. She still loves to read and is enjoying silly books like Dork Diaries and Fable Haven. Samantha is in charge of doing dishes every day every time. She has not loved this job but she has done it willingly with a good attitude, and she is getting better at it everyday. She also gets to clean the toilet each week and that has not been a fun task, but she does it anyway. Samantha keeps her room very tidy and organized. There's a lot of stuff in her little room but she has found a place for everything.
Sam has been busy with friends this year and has had the ups and downs of being in fifth grade. We were able to go on the 5th grade field trips to snow ski and help teach her how to ski. She did a great job and she's ready for next year!