happy birthday, dear samantha... happy birthday to yooooooooouuuuuuu!!!

last tuesday (yes, i am behind on my bloggage) we had a surprise party for my best friend sam at flicka's in scottsdale. sam and i have been friends for five years now and it seems crazy to me that i've known her since she was SIXTEEN! that's such a baby! i am very proud of how she has turned out, and really glad that we have stayed friends through all the madness. happy birthday, sam! we love you!!

gabby, sam, erica.

the remains of the birthday cake.

nano and john-john.

BFFL.

i'm this many!

and for fun, here are some of my favorite "sam moments" from our history.