Happy Birthday To...

...this beautiful little lady who turns 19 today! 

she's the eldest of my ten nieces & nephews

and the only one of them who might read my posts,

so i decided to make a special list for her on the blog today.

'cause see? she acquired an obsession with lists. (sorry, girl - it's a gene.)

and so lauren, here are your birthday to-dos ::

ask your mom for an extra hug (from me).

dance around your room.

wear something fancy.

crank up the music.

paint your nails.

smell a flower.

eat chocolate.

giggle.

nonstop.

oh, and start this day (and every day of 19) just like this ::

wishing you a day of sparkles & chevron & peppermint patties. 

love you!

until next time,

g