We had a quiet dinner at home for Alannah's 23rd birthday. It has been such a blessing having her here as long as we have.  Ours have tended to fly from the nest earlier vs later. In her case, having a wonderful local college nearby and lots of privacy at home has made for a practical arrangement for this very responsible young woman.  These days are numbered no doubt.  We get few birthdays with our faraway adult children, so we relish celebrations together at home when we can get them.