Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Elyssa

Ten years ago today my beautiful baby girl was born. That was one of the most amazingly happy days of my life. Today she has grown into a beautiful talented smart young lady. On this special day I want to leave you with a little note to let you know just how much you mean to me.

Letter to a daughter from mom

My dear beautiful daughter, Ten years ago today the good lord blessed our family by giving us you. It was one of the happiest days in my life. I remember when I was first told that I was going to have a little girl. I was so happy because One i always wanted a girl and two you would be the first granddaughter on both sides of the family. All of the family was very excited to finally have another girl in the mix of so many boys. Now it is 10 years later and you have grown into a beautiful young lady. It amazes me how much and how fast you have blossomed. I can't wait to see how you turn out to be when you grow up, just promise not to do it so fast. I still want my little girl for a little longer. My hope for you is that you will grow to be a very smart and well rounded woman and one day marry a man who is equal to you. I hope that you have a family that you are proud of and I can spoil. He he he. I love you my sweet daughter. Enjoy your day.

Love your mom.

Letter from Dad

Hello there my beautiful little princess!! You have finally made it to the double digits. There is no turning back from there. You are becoming such an mature and intelligent young lady. The day you were born was a day of sheer excitement and joy for me. You are flesh of my flesh and blood of my blood. You have exceeded all my expectations of you for your life. But do not try to please me or think that I expect you to be perfect. I expect only for you to have the most abundant and fulfilling life possible. Just be yourself. You are so unique and wonderful. My little Elyssa. You will always be my little princess, even when you are a fully grown woman with her own family and priorities. Please slow down a little with you aging though, for it means that I am getting older and you are becoming more independent. I wish for you to have a wonderful husband that will treat you with the love and respect that you deserve. (If he doesn't, he WILL answer to me ;-)) And I pray you have the most wonderful children that give you all that you have given to us ( both good and bad...haha...karma sweetie, karma) But I love you and wish you a very Happy Birthday and many, many more to come.

Love,

Daddy