Happy Birthday (yesterday), Gabrielle!

Gabrielle had a birthday yesterday. I'm trying to remember what it was like to birth her 23 years ago...I remember the c-section and her coming out looking a bit like a little, old man. Wow! She's changed into a stunning, young woman. I was so proud of her yesterday. She wanted a haircut for her gift and donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love. Look at her "before" and "after" pictures:


Then we had a blast in the evening going to Portland to meet two of our other favorite 23 year olds (cousin, Alana, with baby, Adelina, and best "sis," Cherise) at Marrakesh. Of course, big bro, Josiah, came along too.




Not only did we get to eat with our fingers, but Gabrielle got her own personal belly dancing lesson. Finished off the night at our car with the birthday cupcakes that Suzanne helped us decorate. Have a good year dear, Gaby! You are a bright spot in our lives with your exuberance and kindness. I love you!