Friday, May 29, 2009

Samantha, The Graduate


Yet another milestone has passed in the Cantrell Family...Samantha's graduation from Kindergarten. I know I will say this many more times in my life, but where did the time go? I am working on a Father's Day photo book for Jason and went through her baby and toddler pictures to put in it. Some days it feels like it was just yesterday that I was holding her in my arms, changing her diaper (don't miss that!), rocking her to sleep. Then some days it seems so long ago. I just hope I don't forget the little things about her that make me smile, the amazing adult-like things that come out of her mouth, and her overall sense of amazing generosity and caring. I have plenty of scrapbooks with her pictures, but I don't want to forget the small, tender moments. I am thankful daily that God had little 'ol me be the mom to this amazing person.



Since her graduation was at 8:30 this morning, I got to sleep in until 6:30! I felt like I slept until noon compared to my usual 5 am wake up call. Sammi was so excited to get all dressed up for her big day.


Here she is getting her diploma from her great teacher, Mrs. Blevins.


I have not had time, nor the patience, to edit this pic to get out the red eye. Some days I am just lazy. :)

The proud parents...I actually don't like this picture of me, I should know better than to lean like this. It puts on like 50 extra pounds on me in pictures!


Ah...now this is better. Gosh, I love this girl!

My dad came too. Sammi loves her granddad!
My mom and Sammi. I love this picture of them.

Her teacher, Mrs. Blevins. She the sweetest, fun, most patient teacher!

Sammi's friend Austin. Isn't he cute? I personally love his red hair.
Check back in 12 more years for her High School graduation pictures! :)

6 comments:

Becca @ The Texas Darlings said...

Aww- as much as it pains you to have them grow up so fast, it is really nest to see them grow up too. I am sure you felt a tremendous amount of pride in seeing her on that stage today! You should be proud of the amazing job you have done raising her these past 5 years!!

~Rebecca

Jodi said...

Oh my GOODNESS how did she get so big!!??

Way to go, Sammi!! :)

Jennifer said...

WOW... So awesome!!! I'm proud of you to for not crying.

Angie said...

She is adorable...I love her dress she looks so grown up!

Monkey said...

My precious Sammi...can we put a brick on her? Those were awesome pics!! This makes me miss teaching kinder. I loved doing graduation and seeing my kiddos walk proudly to get their certificates.

Marcia said...

WOW i am so behind on my blogging! She is so big!