Wow…. I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that my daughter is ten years old! When did that happen? Where did the past ten years go? I have had some of the best moments of my life these past ten years and it all started with her.

You have surprised us in so many ways dear Samantha. From the start you made us smile and have brought so much joy and laughter into our lives.

This little smile always made my day

Your very first Halloween we spend in a hotel for two weeks because of the Old Fire. You were the cutest little Pumpkin.

2 years old – you became a big sister. You are the best big sister I have ever seen!

See you already were practicing with helping daddy

and helping Nino

When you turned 3…. ohhh my were you ever so active! This pretty much sums you up!

You turned 4 and chilled out.. a little lol

You also started dance

You started school, and have made many, many friends. You shine at school and since Kindergarten have always looked forward to socializing with everyone!

You are creative, artistic, free spirited and a great friend.

Seven year old Sam was all about having a good time, singing and dancing your little heart out! You grew a lot in school, and earned quite a few different awards in school from Gold Medal in the Reading Olympics to moving to 5th District in the Reflections Program!

Eight year old Samantha enjoyed playing with her sister. Sarah was the person you played with the most. Second grade had a lot more challenges for you but your free spirit made it easier for you to deal with any challenges. You learned what it was like to loose a friend and to be the bigger person.

When you turned 9 you became a big sister again! You have grown so much this past year, into a beautiful and fun young girl. You grew a love for Hip Hop! It’s fun watching you dance and sing

Thank you for giving me ten amazing years Samantha. I look forward for the next ten with you… but can you promise me to not give me too much grief as you become a teenager?

As I Watch You Grow