It's the big 40.

Wow. Forty years ago today the world of The Garretson family changed. My sister had a beautiful baby girl and became a Mom for the first time. My mom became a grandmother for the first time. And I became an Aunt for the first time.

Today, my precious niece, Christy Dawn turns the big 40. I can't believe it's been 40 years. She was our first baby in the family. I would "steal" her every chance I got and take her places or bring her home to stay all night. Here are some of my favorite pics of her growing up.

From the "no hair" days

Through the "baby fine" hair days....

...to the "finally has hair" days

...to the big hair days.

To the long hair beautiful hair days.

She is a true beauty in and out and I love her with all my heart. I hope you have a very happy birthday Christy. You still hold a piece of my heart and forever will. You were our first baby in the family and I love the fact that even after 40 years, you still remember to call and text me. 

Happy birthday, we love you.

A quick update....

Thank you everyone for the prayers for my friend with Cystic Fybrosis. It was touch and go for a couple of days, but with all the prayers across 7 states (that we know of), she had a quick turnaround and her levels started dropping back to a range the doctors felt safe with. She was returned to a regular room and after a couple of days she got to come home. Now to regain her strength and continue to improve. You can tell Momma and daughter are happy to be back together again.