Thursday, November 15, 2012

Sweet 16

Lauren Ellis Baughman burst her way into the world sixteen years ago today. She was born exactly thirty-seven minutes after my first tough contraction, without a doctor present or any pushing on my part. Chaos ensued as alarms were sounded and residents swarmed the delivery room where thank God, Grandma was available to catch my gorgeous, eight pound three ounce baby girl. She's been doing it her way ever since. She makes me crazy. She makes me proud. Life with Lauren is full of emotion, laughter, silliness, intensity and adventure. She is amazing. 
Happy Sweet Sixteen.