HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELENA! I have known (well, known of at least) Elena since I was in Junior High, when my best friend Becky's older brother started dating her. I've always thought she was gorgeous and has such a fun personality, but it has only been in the last year or so, when we've gotten to know each other a lot better through blogging and our fun dessert get-together, that I have come to appreciate what a great person she really is. Elena is smart, fun, and one of the best moms ever-- you can tell by how much she loves her kids and how much they love her. I think my favorite thing about Elena (besides the fact that she is a regular commenter on my blog! :)) is that she isn't pretentious or fake-- she's just herself and she is awesome! Elena and I also think a lot alike, so I love that she always knows where I'm coming from.
Happy Birthday, Elena! I adore our friendship!