You've Come A Long Way, Baby

Today, It is a Very Special Birthday for you, Dear Emily. 

You are 21, You are officially an adult.  It is your 'legal birthday'...as Grammy would say!

Our celebrations were often simple, but were filled with love,

surrounded by family and friends.

At age one, you drank your milk from a sippy cup,

and your gifts were bigger than you were!

When you are two, I guess it is acceptable to be mad about something...was it the Big Bird cake?

You girls always sat it the Birthday Chair to open your presents...

And since you were the second born child you were always lucky to have the assistance of your big sister, Amy.

A chocolate layer cake was mandatory. 

And we had some fun with your friends too...    ...The OMTiffany girls...

Even when you were in high school...and busy with homework, swim team, track, dance and teaching at the YMCA...We found time to celebrate.

Where has the time gone?

You have grown from this sweet little baby,

Into the beautiful, young woman you are today.

Best Wishes and Much Love to You as you Celebrate this Special Day.