Lauren . . .

* she's kind

*she's creative

*she loves treats

*she is shy

*she has lots of friends

*she's smart

*she genuinely laughs at all her dad's jokes

*she is witty

*she has the cutest freckles

*she loves to play outside

*she is messy

*she looks up to her big sister

*she loves to catch lizards

*she's an animal lover

*she is cheerful
*she is a good girl

*she is usually barefoot

*she is original

*she likes to "collect" junk stuff

*she is artistic

*she is tender hearted

*she cares about others

*she is happy

*she is tall

*she wants to quit piano

*she is a natural leader

*she is funny

*she bites her nails

*she is a good sport

*she loves to swim

*she is sweet

*she is an avid reader

*she likes to scrapbook with her mom

*she is a good friend

*she is patient

*she is a good student

*she is cute

*she is helpful

*she is a tom boy

*she does not like to wear dresses

*she wants to have a houseful of pets when she grows up

*she is eleven years old today!

*she'll always be my baby . . . 

. . . and I'll love her forever and ever!  How did I get so lucky?