HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN

MAY 14, 1987

Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♪ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♪¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday, dear LAUREN ...♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♪  Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♪ஐ..•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸.
Yep, it was a Thursday evening, and yes, you were a month ahead of schedule, and yes you took your sweet time when labor started, and YES.........you did not sleep all night until you were 9 months old.....but OH THE SWEET SOUNDS OF YOUR VOICE! I should have known that you had made a decision early in your life to be your own person, and do things your way, and not march to any one's music but your own. You were not concerned about what your wore, what you ate, where your slept, or what your hair looked like! You were blessed to have a 12 yr old brother Walter, and a 10 yr old sister Sarah,  who cared for you, and loved you as much as your Mom and Dad. And you surely were not concerned that Mom and Dad would be the oldest parents in nursery school, elementary school, and high school.....no, we were not your grandparents! Lots of your naps were in the car seat, on a soccer field, at dance or piano lessons, in a stroller, football games, or in the car helping me with car pools. I guess that is why you "go with the flow" so easily.

Happy Birthday My Daughter, My Friend

You came to me with naught save love

You came, uniquely you

What a perfect gift God gave away

On this very special day

I’ve watched and prayed as you have grown

In beauty and in grace

You bring me joy and pure delight

Just to gaze upon your lovely face

My heart is with you every moment

Wherever you may go

You’ll always be my precious girl

And I’ll always love you so

You grew, and you grew, and you grew, and you grew! Who knew you would develop such talents and skills as playing the cello, being a tennis star, or a photographer, or writer, or a crafter, or a runner, or a wife, or a mom.

OK, so I blinked........

You will always be my baby.

Oh, and did I mention your Prince Charming? ANDREW P. HARTMAN....the love of your life??
Happy 24th Birthday, Mrs. HARTMAN
WE LOVE YOU!

Fast forward 5 years.......my, my.... how things have changed♥ 2016

Yes, today is Lauren's 29th Birthday. 

First on her agenda this morning was.......... RUNNING 

February 8, 2011 HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH

February 5, 1977....I remember the day, the hour,  the  moment that you were born, and had not a clue of your gender until I held you in my arms. 

I blinked my eyes, and......wow.....34 years later, you are no longer just my daughter. You have also become a granddaughter, a sister, a wife, a mother.....and a best friend.

 Be strong. Be intelligent. Smile.

Know that beauty has everything to do with how you feel about yourself and nothing to do with looks or other people's opinions.  Never do anything just because everyone else is.  Always be true to yourself. Expect the best from life and that's what you'll get.

Believe in magic and wish on stars.

Love and trust and be compassionate.

Make faces. Play in mud puddles. Take bubble baths.

Turn off all the lights and watch lightning storms.

Dance, laugh, cry, and sing when you want to.

Read everything you can get your hands on.

Stand up for what is right especially if you stand alone. Don't allow yourself or people around you to tolerate prejudices of any kind.

Don't be afraid to try something new.

Do something daring at least once a week.

Run through snow drifts. Spin in circles and roll down hills. Pet puppies, hold kittens, and talk to babies.

Stay up to watch the sunrise.

Never apologize for being a woman or for being yourself.

Never forget that I love you , no matter how far apart we are,  you will always be my daughter.

I'LL LOVE YOUR FOREVER

I'LL LIKE YOU FOR ALWAYS,

AS LONG AS I'M LIVING

MY BABY YOU'LL BE.

Sarah's favorite place to celebrate her birthday is the Japanese steak house.

Landon's first visit there was priceless!!!

A fun time was had by all.

The evening was topped off by Sarah blowing our her 34 candles.

Fast forward..........5 years......
Yep, today is Sarah's 39th birthday! 
Today.....February 5th, 2016
You are still wearing those high heels.

New precious addition (Katelyn) to your family. I think she is gonna give you.....what you gave us!!!!!

You are as beautiful and smart today, as you were 5 years ago.... actually, you are wiser! 
You go, girl!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ♥