big sister

 tim took these pictures of Sam last week - I think they capture her love for life!  and show how difficult it is for her to hold still for a picture. 

the super cute mickey mouse shirt she is wearing is from her auntie dee dee!  dee dee recently got home from a trip to florida. 

overall sam is doing really well with the transition.  tim has been really good about spending quality fun time with her each day.  and i have tried to read lots of books and give lots of cuddles.  sam held clara for the first time today for about 2 min.  she knows her sister's name and asks where she is when she can't find her.  we are very proud of samantha jean and the big sister she is to clara louise.