Monday, September 30, 2013

Happy Birthday "not so" Baby Girl~


It seems like just yesterday we were dreading being parents of a teenager.  Two actually.  Well, come 12:55 PM today, that is all about to change.

For you see, our baby girl is turning 20! 20 people!!  And, while she is the baby in the family, she sure as heck no longer looks like one (poor dad...this being a father of two grown girls is not for the faint of heart).

20 years ago, she was welcomed into this family and joined her "not so big" sister (baby girl is almost 5'10", big sis 5'4") in bringing joy to our lives each and every day.

Her smile can light up a room, she has a hug for everyone, and a heart the size to match.  She is a light that shines bright each and every day for the God she loves so much.

We are now very proud parents of two, what we now refer to as our "twentysomethings". Gulp.

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!  We are so very very proud of you, and all of your accomplishments.

Love, Mom and Dad

P.S.  Sissy, Kylee, and Toby too!! xoxo

10 comments:

Brandi said...

Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter. The height difference between your daughters is very similar to me and my sis. I'm older, but much shorter!!

Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynest said...

What a pretty girl and sweet post to her - I know how you feel too. When my daughter turned 20 in August, it made her seem so grown up and that we were starting another new stage. Happy Birthday to your daughter!

Anne said...

Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter Lauren....time goes so fast!
~Anne

Isaiah 55:8-9 said...

What a sweet tribute! Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter! :)

Preppy Empty Nester said...

Gorgeous girl! 5'10"? That lucky girl!! Lauren - I nominated you for an award because you bring sunshine into my life. You can read about it on my blog.

Allison said...

Happy Birthday to your daughter! She is a beautiful young woman. Hope you all had a wonderful celebration today.

Becky {This Is Happiness} said...

Your daughter is beautiful. What a sweet post! Hope she had a wonderful birthday!

Megan // Honey We're Home said...

Oh my gosh! She is so beautiful Lauren. I can feel how proud you are of her. You have raised a lovely young woman.

Amber B (Simple Dwellings) said...

What a great post for your daughter. Happy birthday to her!! Time really does fly by. People always say that, but it's so true! :) Great job, mama!

Val said...

Happy Happy Birthday!