Birthday Girl!

She's 25! I'm writing this in the wee hours of the morning. Twenty-five years ago we arrived at the hospital about this time. As I was being wheeled to the birthing room I was earnestly explaining that I wanted them to go ahead and get the epidural ready. I explained that it was in our birthing plan that I get an epidural and I really wanted it now. 

As you may have guessed, the epidural was not forthcoming. Those were the last few hours that "it was all about me". While my husband didn't actually say the words "high maintenance" it can be inferred. 

And then...at 6:20 in the morning life became all about our sweet girl. 

Today she is one of my favorite people to hang out with. She is so fun and makes me laugh so easily!  

A few years ago I shared a few Danielle-isms. That was fun. 

This year I think I'll share some 

1. She is a RUNNER! 
2. She knows how to cook an amazing chicken dinner and a yummy homemade pizza!
3. She knows FUN.

1. Not only is she a runner she is bonafide healthy and fit. She is so dedicated to doing the work to get what she wants! She started with exercise videos and then she began running. She's run a few 5K races and on Thanksgiving...an 8K! Crazy...inspirational. 

2. Danielle has learned to cook! Not only that, she's cooking and eating healthy. Last week, as she was visiting, she made us the best chicken with rice and beans. So yummy!

3. Danielle not only knows fun... but she is fun. I just love spending time with her!

Enjoy these adorable pictures of the cutie pie!