Happy Birthday Vanessa

Today is my baby sister's Birthday and I just wanted to tell her Happy Birthday! I thought that I might get to see you on your birthday this year but I guess not, maybe soon though. I miss you so much and all our time together that we got to have when I was living in Colorado!
You have grow up to be an amazing young woman with so many different talents and abilities! When mom and dad told us kids that they were gonna have another baby, you should have seen our reaction!! We were all so excited and couldn't wait for the day to arrive! After Sheena was born, we knew just what to expect and boy were we excited! When we got to the hospital to see you, you had the most amazing dark hair and they told me I was sick and couldn't hold you. I was so bummed but after you came home we all had plenty of time to play dress up with you and haul you everywhere! We loved it. You and Sheena were the cutest babies and everyone loved you! You grew and changed so quickly and before I knew it you were singing and dancing in the school talent shows, you were amazing! You've always had this ability to say what is on your mind, even at a young age and sometime it gave us all quite a laugh!
You kept growing and changing and blossomed into a beautiful young woman. I was far away for so many of your teenage years, but as you have gotten older, we have found this wonderful closeness that I treasure!! Our couple years that we lived in Colorado were amazing and all the weekends we spent together!! The guys gaming and us chatting till the wee hour of the morning. Those are some good memories for me. I also loved our trip to Nebraska to the Justin concert!!! I loved it and being there with you was the best. Our road trip across the country and time at the beach was fun too! Remember the bubble gum contest? I have the pictures lol.
I just wanted you too know that you are special to me and have a special place in my heart on your Birthday and always! You are such a wonderful, caring person with such a tender heart! The day you came into this world was a blessing to our family and I treasure every moment that we get to be together and share our stories with each other! You have been there for me and you are a strength to me. I love you Vanessa and hope you have a GREAT Birthday!

Happy Birthday Vanessa

Happy Birthday MOM!!!

Today is my mom's birthday and I am lucky enough to be in Kentucky spending the day with her! We drove from Georgia on Sunday evening and surprised her and we are having a great time together!! On this special day I just want to tell my mom how much I love her and appreciate her and talk about her a little bit.
There are so many great memories that bring a smile to my face, and qualities that I love about you. You have taught me how to have love and compassion for others in so many different ways. You have taught me the value of being a mother and teaching my children! Through your example with all of us kids.... I have a passion for having a clean house and being able to throw together a casserole with whatever you have in the cupboard! Thanks to you, mom! lol I remember all the amazing homemade bread you made and the " TO DIE FOR" carmel rolls!! I still love them today. Your help with last minute school projects, your encouragement to stick with sports and band, even when I wanted to quit SO badly! I'm so glad I stuck it out to the end! I love that we chat and have so much to talk about,and still do to this day.
You have taught me to sew, grow a garden, cook, clean, care for others, and above all you have taught me to love the LORD! You have always been such an example to me and you have taught me how to pray, study, and search and ponder the scriptures! I see you doing all these things and it's through your example and the things that you do and have taught me that I am the woman I am today! You are a wonderful, blessed, spiritual woman, with so much to offer and I love you so much! Thank you for everything that you have taught me, given me, and the support and love that you give me daily. I hope you have a Wonderful Birthday and know that you are truly a treasure and blessing in all of our lives!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!