Sweet Pickle turned Sweet 16 on the 16th!

Happy Birthday Pickle! A day or so late on the posting, I know, but I had to wait for pictures!

It just seems like yesterday that I looked like this....just hours before you were born.

And then, before I knew it, I was holding you in my arms!

You were my very own, very special holiday delivery! The nurses even put you in a special Christmas stocking!

We were so lucky to have my Grandma (Omi) visiting from Germany at that time. She was such a wonderful, loving, sweet, warm person. Her face always lit up around her great-grandchildren. Bear was her first great-grandchild.

And you were her last. I remember the moment this picture was taken. She was so excited to hold you! It was a very special time for all of us.

And then, in the blink of an eye, you are 16! A beautiful young lady, independent, strong, smart, sassy, and full talent and fun.
I'm hoping that your birthday was all that you wanted it to be. You certainly deserve it!