HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE SISTER!!!

My mother came home from the hospital with her 7th and last child on Christmas Eve and placed this blessed child in a cradle under our Christmas Tree. When she began to fuss and cry, her oldest sisters (one of whom would be me) thought she was a new doll and rushed over... to a hearty "Don't touch the baby!" call from the next room!

She is smart (degrees on full academic/athletic scholarship from Northwestern University), funny, fun... with an easy laugh and a wicked sense of humor... great Mom... terrific wife... WONDERFUL sister... caring, compassionate... a friend to all -- but trust me, you do not want to make her your enemy... no! no! no! 'cause of course, as we always used to tell people when we [7] were growing up: "F** with one, take on seven." (Yeah, we were a little army... )

She is a wonderful, kind, loving and fun person and I am so proud to call her sister... but most importantly, friend.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,

Miss Mary Christmas!!

Wishing you at least another 50 years to enjoy in good health and happiness!! Love you, "Kid"!!