Sami's First Fishing Trip

Sami, Papa, and Alyssa before the fishing begins

Proud Mommy

Sami loved fishing with Papa.  She touched the bait and reeled in the fish all by herself!

More Birthday Fun

We've celebrated three more family birthdays since my last post!

Happy birthday Papa!  

Four against one in tug-of-war.    

Brandon turned 35 on April 29th.  We celebrated with a laid back Sunday afternoon and a meal at Lonestar Steakhouse.

Lauren is 7! 

Beach towel from Great Grandma Garrott

American Girl Doll bunk bed from Mommy and Daddy.

Make a wish!

Her favorite part!

Lauren celebrated with a few friends by painting pottery.

Sami is 4!

Samantha has officially graduated from toddler-hood.  I interviewed her on the big day, and this is what she had to say:

What is your full name?  "Samanthaaaaaa!"

Is that all?  "Samanthaaaaa Reeeeeese Galliteeeeee!"

How old are you?  "Four."

What is your favorite color?  "Hmmm.  Purple."

Are you sure that's your favorite color?  "No.  Yellow."

What is your favorite book?  "Winnie the Pooh ABCs"

What is you favorite movie?  "Sleeping Beauty"

Who is your favorite singer?  "Rapunzel"

What is your favorite song?  "That song from The Little Mermaid" (Part of Your World)

What is your favorite toy?  "My sleeping beauty doll."

Who is your best friend?  "Braxton"

What makes you happy?  "Funshine Bear"

What makes you sad?  "Nothing."

What do you want to be when you grow up?  "You."  (a mommy)  

Funny words Sami says:  "Bob's Heaven" for Bob Evans, "Crackle Barrel" for Cracker Barrel, "slushily" for slushy, "stunk" for skunk, "Awww phooey."

Funny things Sami does:  Booty dance, leaves the biggest mess at the dinner table, licks her entire finger to turn the page of a book, cries if she has to wear anything other than a dress, wears her red boots at every opportunity.   

In her Beauty and the Beast dress.

   

The Big Cut

Samantha made a big decision this week by donating 9 inches of her hair!  We think she is cute as can be with her new haircut, and she was so proud to help another child.  She donated to Children with Hair Loss. (http://childrenwithhairloss.us/)

Before

Getting ready for the big cut!

She loved this part.

The ponytail that will be mailed to Children with Hair Loss.

So proud of herself.

What a cutie!

After

80 Degrees in March

We've been taking full advantage of this beautiful spring weather!  

Helping little sis go up the hill.

Teaching her to coast down on the scooter.

Would You Like to Buy Some Cookies?

Lauren's girl scout troop had a great time selling cookies.  Their small group of 5 first graders sold over 1,000 boxes!  I think these pictures will explain why they were so irresistible.

Ready to sell at the Kroger cookie booth.

The cutest little cookie ever.

How could you say no to this?

Birthday Season

'Tis the season of birthdays in the Gallite household!  The Dimos side of the family has 8 birthdays in a three month span between February 4th and and May 1st.  Here's a few pictures of the festivities so far with many more to come in April!

Kaitlyn's 5th birthday

Nana and her five princesses blow out the candles.

My 34th birthday

My girls

Steve's traditional cake eating contest on his birthday.