I gave birth to my second daughter. Today my baby daughter turns 20. I now have no more teenage daughters. To tell the truth, I never thought this day would come. I've been in denial all these years. I have been so blessed to be their mother.
Now, about the birthday girl. Erika arrived on this earth as a darling little princess and has been one ever since. Her "birth"day was a wonderful day. I was
so happy to have a second daughter to love and care for. She was
such a good baby and little girl. She gave Melissa and me a lot of laughs. She always wanted to be a singer or a vet. One day she asked if she could be a "vet AND a singer". That girl set her sights high!
The thing I admire most about Erika is her unfailing love for her family. She is loyal and true. Now she has a darling husband and her family focus is on Tyler...as it should be, yet, I know she will always be there for me if
I need her and I hope she knows that I'll be there for her as well. As a perfect example, just read my post about Erika from my recent surgery titled "My Favorite Nurse".
There is no way that a mother can explain how much she loves her daughter in one little birthday post. But, I want who
ever reads this to know how proud I am of Erika and how I wouldn't trade one minute of my last 20 years raising her.
Now, enjoy these pictures of this adorable child (I realize I left out a few years but I was overwhelmed by the number of pictures I have):
(Yes, I made those dresses AND cut their hair!)
2 comments:
Happy birthday Erika! Holy smokes, she is gorgeous in those wedding pictures!
Thanks Amy. She is pretty special. Did you show the girls Erika's picture?
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