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I just went upstairs

& kissed you for the last time

as an eight year old.

You can hardly wait for tomorrow,  

though technically

"you will still be eight until 3:21 p.m."

Just in case I forgot?

You, Daniel,

are such a funny one.

You are emotional and enthusiastic and love life.

There is not much that you don't like to do.

You'll give almost anything a try... once.

You have a heart of gold & wear it right out on your sleeve.

You are respectful & kind & just 

won an award at school that is a

testimony to your care & concern for others.

Way to go!!

Daddy & I are so very proud of you.

You drew a tough spot as the 'baby' in our family.

You spent the first couple of years

strapped in your car seat

 being hauled

to every event and activity the older two had.

You get the most sleep of all of us

& yet you still appear to be allergic to mornings.

Your recent love of your history textbook

delights me to no end.

I love that you so enjoy being in the kitchen with me.

I love that you love Wranglers & boots as much as your dad.

I love that you love Jesus.

 Happiest birthday to you, Big D!!

We all love the stuffins out of you!!

Today is Your Birthday

Happy 45th birthday to you, my Cowboy!

May your year be filled with

dreams come true,

more health than illness,

more success than failures,

more love than you can hold,

more time well spent than wasted,

more joy than sorrow,

more quiet moments to sit and savor than hustle and bustle,

and more blessings than curses.

I love you more than you will ever know.

I adore you.

I cherish you.

I miss you when we are apart.

Thank you for doing all that you do for us..

you are simply the best!!

XO,

Beezy

My Girl

 

Dear Sweet Girl,

Today you are twelve.

Twelve.

How is that even possible?

Seems like it was just last week when I fed you in the

early morning hours, you all washed

in moonlight, and I felt for the second time that overwhelming feeling 

of this is how it would end for me.

Right there, right in that rocking chair,  I would

die of love.

And now, twelve years later,

you are no longer a fragile newborn.

You are my Willow-Girl.  

So strong and beautiful and full of courage

and strength and tender compassion.

With a heart of gold, 

an ever present awareness of others

and a work ethic like I've never seen,

 you amaze me.

Indulge me in a moment to list just a few of the reasons you are so lovely?

1. freckles that span the bridge of your nose

2. your manners

3. your willingness to leave your comfort zone and try new things

4. hazel eyes just like your dad's

5. you never, ever quit

6. gratitude always and absolutely pours out of you

7. you are always up for something fun

8. your cheerfulness

9. your enthusiasm for all things pink and sparkly

10. your giggle

11. your bathroom is the cleanest, most organized room in our house

My list is endless really... 

I could go on and on about the wonder that is you!

But instead I'll do this...

Happy birthday to you Sweet Girl - 

you are so loved!!

XOXO,
Mom