Today Lauren turned 13! How is that possible? It seems like only yesterday that this picture was taken:



She is about to enter her last year of middle school. Only three more years until she's allowed to drive! Well, according to Maryland law anyway - Mom and Dad law might say differently!

No more My Little Ponys or Polly Pockets as birthday gifts. Now she's all about gift cards and clothes - and her new iPod Nano:



Happy birthday, Lauren! You make us all very proud.