{{{HUGS}}} and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Look at it this way: you're driving! My son is 18 and still has no license because we won't let him drive unless he has the money to pay insurance. We don't have it. My 16 year old daughter also isn't driving for the same reason.

For your friend's birthday, make her something personal... like a photoalbum/scrapbook of the two of you. You can even make the book itself out of items you already have in the house and bind it yourself. She'll love it because its personal and from the heart. Or make her something she couls wear like jewlry,etc. My kids have learned to be creative on their gifts and they are always a hit.

And best of all, since its your birthday, you're bound to get lots and lots of birthday money!