all grown up.....

Samantha graduated from high school on Sunday!

Can you believe it???

Little Sami Jo, who was born when I was in high school.

Sami, who got a Tickle-Me Elmo for Christmas once,

Sami, who once tricked Andrea into giving up a toy by offering another,

Sami, who used to ride her bike up and down the runway,

Sami, who decided to sit on her blanket to help me watch for deer on the way to Rugby, shortly before we hit a deer!,

Sami, who, as a little kid, would fall behind because she was busy holding the door for old people,

Sami, who Dane and Brody just adore,

Sami, who everybody just LOOOVES!

It's a little bit nostalgic for me, even though I'm not her parent.

Since she was born, I have spent a LOT of time with Sam!

When I lived at home, she was around quite a bit. Then I moved to Minot, where I've been just a short drive from her ever since! Over her 18 years of life, we have spent a lot of time together.

When she was younger, she told someone that Andrea and I were her sister-aunts...well, it's almost like a little sister is graduating!

Connor and Samantha

Jay, Sam, Suzanne

the Blessum family!

Samantha and some friends

Katy, Kacey, Samantha

hats I made as a gift for Sam

Andrea, Samantha, Jeremy

the boys had an awesome time running wild at Samantha's open house

Dawn, Todd, Brandon Schock, Sam, and Grandma Schock

2 Catholic School Survivors

Party!