Ah yes, 25! That magical number, that carefree age. I vaguely remember how it felt to be mid-twenty, so fresh and untainted by the world. Now that I’m 30 something, it’s not that easy to be untainted, I find my opinions are getting stronger and my confidence in my abilities are growing with my rising birth number. Yesterday my gorgeous sister-in-law Liz turned 25, I’m excited to report that the birthday girl is far more confident, self assured and on track than I ever was in my early twenties. I’m proud of how Liz has really grown in her roles as wife and mother to her sweet children. I loved her so much when I married into her family, she made me feel welcome in their little circle right away and told me many times how happy she was that I was marrying her brother. But I find I really love her all the more now as I’ve watched her go from teenage girl to beautiful mother. Last night we celebrated her day at Chianti’s and the meal was superb. You know it’s an amazing meal when you want to lick the plate, and truly I wanted to. Had there not been so many people around I likely would have. After dinner we drove to Liz and Kent’s home for some dessert and present opening. Her sweet mini-preggo self looked gorgeous in her new dresses. The highlight for me was being able to visit with them without any little ones tugging at my heels or toppling anything over. We’re talking real grownup mingling. Happy Birthday Liz - you shine!