To the birthday girl.....

Happy Birthday Laura (a/k/a LuLu, Lu, Lola, Lucy, Lula Bell, Bucky, Bossy-Butt, Peaches)!

My daughter is 23 TODAY, and I have to say that raising her has been one of the greatest joys of my life. She is the best daughter that I could ever hope for. I'm so proud of her! Who knew how special she would be when she came into this world at 10:16 PM DST in the evening of September 4, 1986.

Laura,
I hope you have a wonderful birthday! I'm so glad you'll be home this weekend. I cannot wait to see you. I love you more than words can even express!