Monday, August 25, 2008

Sammy's Birthday

Sammy turned 14 years old!!!!!
July, 27 2008
I know it has been a month since his b-day, but this really has been a busy summer. I thought before I put Jackson's or my birthdays down, I better put his. This is for you Sammy :)






He and a few friends went to Geyser Park, the local fun games, go carts, etc. They had a fun filled day. He won so many tickets, we was able to buy the whole Atomic Fireball jaw breakers from the counter. Needless to say, his mouth was red, and burning. He did share quite a bit with others.




Sammy is finding a new love with golf. He is pretty good for just starting, and hopes to be on the high school golf team next year.

Sammy somewhat, kind of sort of, likes to play PLAYSTATION 3. What am I talking about, if he's not reading, he's in the basement playing PlayStation 3. Aunt Amy got him a shirt for his birthday that reads....."I'd help you, but I'm stuck to this chair" Need I say more?
Sammy is an avid book reader (he read the first Harry Potter book at the age of 7). Asked what his favorite book, or book series are.......
"LORD OF THE RINGS, of coarse." (he is reading the series for the 4Th or 5Th time right now. He is using Sam's books that he had as a teenager)
Sammy has been playing the piano for 5 years now. He plays pretty good, and is starting to learn some primary songs and hymns. If he can play the song, he loves piano. If he has to practice the song, he does not like it so much.

Sammy dressed as an "older" woman for Halloween, 2005

Sammy loves, loves, loves, jumping off cliffs, and knee boarding. He would be out there the whole time, well, he usually is because no one else wants to be in the "scary" water.



If there is a baby to be held, he would be the one holding him/her. It is fun to see that he hasn't gotten to "old" to hold a baby.
We love Sammy, and are very blessed to have him in our family. He really is a very big help at home, when I call for him, he is there in seconds. Whenever I ask him to do something, it is done. Love you Sammy!

4 comments:

Anny said...

Happy birthday Sammy! You are awesome and we are so glad that you are a part of our family. Who else would hold and take care of ALL my little kids! Great pictures. So serious looking in the last one. You kind of look like your Grandma Pollock in the "older" woman picture.

Kass said...

Sammy! You are such a great boy. . .not to mention the red head I never got! I am so lucky to be your Aunt. My kids love you too & whenever we watch the Briggers movie, their favorite picture is of you & Briggers showing off your muscles. You are such a smartie pants too! Thanks for being such a fabulous example as the oldest of the younger cousins.

Notes from Francie said...

Dear Sammy V, I remember when the news got to us that you had arrived! If I remember correctly it was when Taylor Smedley arrived also. It was the beginning of a new generation and a time of rejoicing!!!! Two wonderful people joined our family. You are growing up so quickly and I want to wish you a happy birthday and tell you that your Uncle Ken and I love you. Love, Aunt Francie

kimberly said...

i thought for a minute i didn't know what my cousin looked like because that picture of him at the piano was weird. but it was a great costume. happy birthday sammy, john and i can't believe he's in high school. good luck!!!