Happy Birthday Oh Engaged One

Today is TEO’s 22nd birthday.

How can that be? How is it possible?

Why just yesterday she looked like this……
Sleeping sweetly, not a care in the world. 

I am sorry but this is just one of my favorite pictures of her in her first year. She really was a sunny baby. With that little round head and no hair. 

That girl always loved and appreciated her chocolate ice cream. Her birthday cake, which we will eat on Saturday is a chocolate delight. Miami Beach Cake is a favorite around here. I will be taking pictures during the baking process because you guys so need this recipe.

 
TEO you have been a good sister through thick and thin. Through fights and throwing of shoes. Through the illicit reading of diaries and “the bad years”.

You have been a true and loyal friend to LAMMA for all of these years. How wonderful to have a true group of friends.

You stick with your commitments and promises even if, sometimes, it is painful to do so.

And now you are going to get married!!! How can that be when only yesterday it seems like you were digging holes in the back yard and sneaking frogs into your bedroom.
 

Have an absolutely wonderful birthday my Meggymeister Moomoo Little Petunia. I am as proud as I can be to be your mother and I love you more that Liverwurst sandwiches with mayo and sweet pickles.

Mom