Happy Birthday Darci

Today Darci is 20 years old and though she is 11 years younger than me she has always been an important example and influence in my life. I remember the day she was born and what a precious gift she was/is to our family. I pretended I was her mom and at times convinced myself that I took care of her so much that I was just like a mom to her (this was before having kids and realizing what being a mom really was). Then in high school I dressed her up and carted her around with me to sporting events and friend's houses. Now I consider us peers and her one of my best friends. In honor of Darci's birthday here are 20 awesome things about her life.

1. She shares a b-day with Charlie (his post will be coming later today).
2. She loves, loves, loves her nieces and nephews and is an amazing aunt. She spends a lot of time playing with them and has a special gift for teaching them new skills.
3. She has a strong spirit and I have always considered her a spiritual leader.
4. She makes super crazy ugly faces.
5. She is totally head over heels in love with an awesome boy who she will marry in May.

6. She has an awesome sense of style.
7. She is really petite and looks really cute in everything she puts on.
8. She has awesome hair that looks good curly or straight and short or long.
9. She is the youngest, smallest, and cutest of six kids.
10. She is super mature for her 20 years.
11. She knows herself really well.
12. She has an awesome booty.
13. She is really smart. She takes hard classes and still manages to pull good grades.
14. She can out eat any man, woman, or child.
15. She has a great voice and can play the piano and the guitar.
16. She can be clean when she wants to be.
17. She often surprises herself by trying new things and being quite good at them.
18. She is a great friend.
19. She enjoys her "alone time" and can often be found listening to music, playing the guitar, or reading.
20. She is my mom's favorite.

I love you Darc.