Look at this beautiful girl . . .

She is my niece, Jessica. The picture was taken about a week and a half ago when she graduated from college on a bright, sunny day.

We were so happy to be able to share that joyous day with her! I know it's a cliche to say it seems like only yesterday that she was a baby, a sunny little toddler, a bubbly teenager, but I'm her aunt and that is how it seems. Now she is a bright and talented young woman and tomorrow is her birthday.

Happy graduation. Happy birthday, Jess. We are sure proud of you.