Happy Birthday Carrie

my baby girl is 25 

let me say that again, 

my baby is 25

I think that officially makes me feel old

just a little family dinner of your favorites

cheese tortellini with chicken

assorted sauces and roasted vegetables

we missed Ryan (working) and Kelly (Illinois)

Dylan always volunteers to help open presents

I love how you still close your eyes to make a wish

your dessert of choice, peanut butter pie

and I couldn't resist this adorable little owl cake from Publix

because you love all things owls

twenty five years ago I became a mom for the last time

I went into labor on Thanksgiving day just as I finished making our

Thanksgiving dinner.   Of course I couldn't eat but everyone was able to finish

and clean up before I had to head to the hospital.  You were two weeks late

which was convenient because your sister had just gotten out of the hospital

the day before after a 7 day stay.   You were thoughtful that way.  :-)

You were a very sweet baby girl with the most black hair 

I had ever seen on a newborn.  You were a big girl (10 lbs 3 ounces) and

21 inches long.  When you were born your collar bone broke but you 

never cried with it, not one time.

You slept through the night from day 1.  Yes, that's what I said

DAY 1

our lives would be taking a tumultuous turn over

the next few years and I am so thankful that God saw

fit to bless me with such a calm, sweet and beautiful little girl

Happy Birthday Carrie

Keep closing your eyes when you make wishes, work hard and dream big.