a special birthday

my granddaughter is turning 18 tomorrow.  we are going out to dinner and then back to mine for cake etc.  i got her a cheesecake as it's her favourite.  because it's a special birthday i've got some balloons, banners and other party favourites.  i can't believe she's 18, it seems like no time since she was born.  she was a prem baby with severe heart and other medical problems.  she had quite a few surgeries, the first when she was a tiny baby the last one a year or so ago on her palate.  that one wasn't successful unfortunately.  she's a gorgeous girl with a very kind heart and a loving nature although i have seen her put on a tantrum or two when she was little.  i'm sure we'll have a great day tomorrow