((5)) FIVE! ((5))

I know I've been radio silent since the spring.  I promise more to come.  For now, please help me wish Leah a very happy fifth birthday tomorrow.  Our favorite little girl turns 5.  Where did the last 5 years go?  5 years ago tonight I was just getting home from teaching religious ed at church, feeling pretty good.  Tired and a little achy but still good.  I thought I still had 5 days left until she came.  Turns out, she was ready, and she's been ready ever since. 

Happiest of birthdays to my silly, funny, bright, shiny, kind, compassionate, empathetic, hilarious, kind, smart, curly girl.  You've been changing the world since you came into it.  We can't wait for what's in store for you.  Mama and Daddy love you more than we can ever say!