Birth-day! I would like you to dance!

Birth-day, take a ch-ch-ch-chance! Happy birthday Noel! Twenty-two years ago today I was just six years old. I was initially very upset with mom and dad that I wouldn't be the 'baby' of the family any more, but once I met you I was immediately won over. Here is me getting to hold you in the hospital. I was so proud and you were so sweet!

aren't we cute? Don't be fooled, I was a very mean big sister for several years, too. Hopefully she forgives me for that part.

Noel, age four. She has always been a super happy person and having her really made our family complete. Note the large bow, the London Fog coat and the multi-color Keds. Thats Mom in the background in the holiday turtleneck, Larkin in the ankle-boots and me in the faded jeans. This was 1991.

Noel shares a birthday with our Grandma on Dad's side. That's her on the left at our wedding reception this year with Dad and Grandma Betty. Happy birthday to you, too, Grandma!