Eight is GREAT!!!

My baby girl is eight years old tomorrow. We will be traveling, so I wanted to post this today so everyone would know how wonderful she is! Sammy is pretty lucky on this big birthday. We started the celebration last night with dinner at her beloved Pei Wei. She loved her presents. Nate and I signed her up for art classes that she has been taking after school. It is a 12 week course. Last night we gave her a heart locket with all of our pictures in it and it was filled with love. Sometimes she gets lonely for her family when we are not together, so now we can always be with her! Megan gave her the Unicorn WebKinz that she adores. Today they will celebrate her in the classroom, and I will go in to eat lunch with her. Tomorrow she has a birthday party at my parent's house, and then on Friday she will have a party at Nate's parent's house. To top it off, a friends party next week! A lot to take in.
Eight things we love about Sam!
~She is very artistic and creative. More than once her artwork has been selected to be in a district art show and displayed in the halls at school.
~Sammy is very clever and has a quick sense of humor. She often catches me off guard with the funny things she says.
~She is very giving and is great at sharing.
~She loves her Heavenly Father and she often shares her testimony with others at school.
~She loves to give out hugs and let others know she loves them. She is a great snuggler!
~Sammy is a math whiz! Something I really admire.
~She loves to sing and dance and perform for her family.
~She is very tender hearted cares for all people and animals. She always wants to bring home the less fortunate.
Sammy, we love you so much and we are so proud of you. We couldn't imagine our family without you! Have a wonderful and happy birthday!