#1 little brother.

Chase.

Happy birthday(:

I love you more then words can express!

You are truly the most loving person I've ever met!

If everyone had a heart that size, the world would be a wonderful place.

You're so kind and gentle with those around you.

You're happy and you radiate joy.

You're an amazing friend to everyone you meet.

You protect me and stand up for me when I need you (:

You are seriously the funniest person I've ever met, including myself, which is saying something (:

You are amazingly talented in everything you set your mind to!

You've been my best friend since the day you were born!

We laughed together, played together, pretended and imagined together.

I'll cherish all those moments forever.

And I'm so excited to create so many more memories with you (:

You're amazing Chase, and don't you forget it!

I love you!

Happy birthday!

Sincerely,

Samantha Dru

Never too old.

You're never too old.

Never too old for Disney movies.

Never too old to cry in daddy's arms.

Coloring books are for all ages.

And "Go Fish" is a game for everyone.

Covering your sidewalk in chalk is a perfectly acceptable summer day activity.

And of course you finish the day with otter pops.

Bubblegum ice cream is the best flavor.

And when it snows the only logical thing to do is build a snowman.

And never forget, if the box is big enough to sit in, you turn it into a box car. Always.

Spaghetti is to be slurped up noodle by noodle.

And scooby-doo is a prime form of entertainment.

There should always be one character tshirt in your closet.

And always blow bubbles in your milk.

Never forget,

You're never too old to be a kid (:

Sincerely,

Samantha Dru

Blank Pages.

I have 365 blank pages ahead of me,

Ready to be filled.

And I'm so excited to fill them.

With memories,

With the good times and bad,

And things to laugh about,

And the moments I cry.

I want to rewrite my story,

Not like its ever been.

Because the main character has changed.

I'm not the Sam Murphy I've been the past 16 years.

I'm going to be the Sam Murphy who is kind,

And honest,

Who is a reliable person,

And a great friend.

I'm going to be the Sam Murphy who gives it her all,

In everything she does.

She's not going to be one to give up,

She'll work at it until she achieves her goals.

And she's going to be happy.

Because she'll choose to be.

And she's going to write the best story yet.

With 365 blank pages.

Sincerely,

Samantha Dru