Samantha's party was built around this cake. Michele had been saving the picture from a magazine for SEVEN YEARS, just waiting for the perfect opportunity to use it! It was created by Heidi Whelan, teacher of cake decorating at Jo-Ann's, Woodbury, MN. Props to Heidi!

Could these flowers say, "Little Girl," any louder? I don't think so!

Sparkling butterflies fluttered in the tree for Samantha. The driveway was also lined with butterflies that beat their wings in the breeze.

Mommy is getting ready to put on the birthday dress that has been hanging in Sam's closet for six months.

Here's the birthday girl!

You know if she were older, she would be twirling while holding the edge of her dress.