Happy Birthday, Samuel!

I can't believe that Samuel is 4 years old today! Four years ago today, we got a call at 4am from our social worker telling us that A (Samuel's birthmom) was at the hospital and in labor. We hurried to get ready and get on our way. We had about a 3 hour drive ahead of us and hoped to make it in time for Samuel's birth. We got to the hospital at 7:20am and our social worker met us in the lobby. She told us that Samuel had been born at 7:07am. He weighed 5 lbs 12 oz and was 21 inches long. We went to A's room and she was in bed holding Samuel. We went over and gave her a hug and then she said, "Here's your son" and handed Samuel to me. We were so excited to finally be parents! We spent the rest of the day with A and Samuel at the hospital. We were able to take Samuel home with us to meet the rest of the family the next afternoon. The past 4 years have flown by and I can't believe that Samuel is so big!

Here's a few pics from the last 4 years.

Samuel at the hospital a few hours after he was born

Samuel's 1st Birthday

Samuel's 2nd Birthday

Samuel's 3rd Birthday

At Cades Cove a couple of months ago