On her seventh birthday today, these are a few of the most remarkable things about Hannah:
"One hundred things about Hannah"
You are a toughie.
You are a two year old baby hamster that's this big.
You like crab legs.
You love your Foofey.
You have your mother's independence.
You beep my nose.
You take good care of Julie.
You make little beds for your pets.
You have a great fashion sense.
You like to make ice cream soup.
You are tender hearted.
You like to watch the Science Channel with me.
You are really flexible.
You like it when I push you on the swing and tell you "duck poop".
You know just how many days until your birthday.
You always want me to sing songs and pray.
You love your Tiger and Ty-Ty.
You are a great cousin.
You are not selfish.
You are brave.
You want to be a doughnut cook, a dentist, and a cheer girl.
You created "Pony World".
You like to make your own computers and then work on them.
You have a special spot.
You had a railroad tie fall on you.
You are a good roller skater.
You look a lot like Mimi.
You swim like a fish, or a mermaid.
You can play by yourself for a long time.
You want something from the red bowl.
You like to go fishing with me.
You want to have a spa day.
You like it when I do "tick tock".
You let me pop your toes.
You tell the truth.
You are always concerned when someone is hurt or sick.
You can burp whenever you want to.
You like to have your fingernails painted.
You are the littlest in our family and proud of it.
You are a servant to others.
You like to wear aprons.
You walk on your toes when barefoot.
You like to write in your journal.
You are not picky what your journal is that day.
You have beautiful hair.
You make cards for me and mom.
You like to sit in the front.
You are shy.
You can't whistle, but you try.
You drink pop and it makes your eyes sparkle.
You like coffee.
You have a palindromic name, and you know what that means.
You are the one everyone wants to play with.
You are a fashionista (which is different than having great fashion sense).
You are growing really fast.
You like to eat freshly-browned hamburger with salt.
You say "ow" each time we brush your hair, even if there are no tangles.
You give yourself hickeys.
You always like to be reminded of how big you were when you were born.
You do a perfect "Katie" impression.
You are always gentle.
You said that one store was "inappropriate."
You are very modest.
You invented the "homemade Hannah" sandwich.
You stop and smell the flowers.
You are a peacemaker.
You want a phone.
You have a cute smile.
You can wear 20 outfits in one day.
You always need "help" cleaning your closet.
You rub soft things on your lips and face like someone I know.
You like to take long baths.
You are Jonah's best friend.
You ask insightful questions.
You can cross your eyes.
You set up stores in the living room and charge pennies.
You pray for people you've never met with sincerity.
You are naturally artistic.
You constantly put your hair behind your ears when on stage.
You like to listen to music in the car- usually Rosie.
You eat ribs off the bone.
You let me pull your first tooth in front of your kindergarten
You order tilapia from IHOP.
You like to run and plop.
You have an amazing imagination.
You looks good with dreadlocks.
You pay attention in church.
You like to hide your pets in unusual places.
You want everything with extra, extra, extra, extra honey.
You hide whenever someone's at the door.
You like to use your Easy Bake oven, but don't like the taste.
You are Abigail's BFF.
You look good in boots.
You like to work on your tan.
You don't mind sharing a room with Jonah.
You have two favorite colors: light blue and light pink.
You want braces.
You are God's little princess.
You are our favorite daughter.
You are Hannah, and you are special.
Happy birthday, Hannah. We love you.