Wednesday, February 1, 2012

My Girl's Turning 20!

I can hardly believe that this day has arrived!  You're no longer a teenager...you're 20 years old! In some ways, it feels like time has stood still and, in other ways, it seems like it's slipped right through my fingers.  What do you say that we take a little walk down memory lane? 

We've gone from our first snuggle session...


To you being ga-ga over Barney...


To venturing off to preschool...


To your first dance recital...


To losing your first tooth...


To competing in our first road race...


To first loves and heartbreaks...


To being an accomplished athlete...


And to setting out on your own...


Britt...what an absolute privelege it's been to have seen you through every stage of your life, so far, and I can't tell you how excited I am to see what God has in store for your future.  I know it will be a bright one as long as you continue to TRUST, BELIEVE, and have FAITH!  You know I'll be cheering you on every step of the way,  just as I always have.  Thank you for being my daughter, my friend, and one of my life's greatest blessings.  Happy, Happy Birthday!


I love and miss you so much, 
Mom
   

              
April
April

Hello, I'm April, welcome to my blog. I look at every day as an adventure and an opportunity to laugh and to learn. You will soon discover that my family and my faith are at the heart of who I am.

25 comments:

Joyce said...

What a sweet post! Happy birthday to your lovely daughter. 20 is a wonderful age : )

Pam said...

Aw, what a sweet post, April. I am teary now. My baby girl turned 18 last week. (BTW, you appeared a couple of posts above me at SITS again this morning!)

Pam said...

P.S. I forgot to mention how much you two look alike in that last picture! Wow!

Marti said...

What a great tribute to your daughter, who certainly looks a lot like you. Isn't it amazing how fast they grow up?

mysteryhistorymom said...

I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes, April. What a special relationship you have with Brittany. I hope she has the most wonderful birthday!:) Big hugs to you, Sweets.:) Lori

Rebecca Jo said...

Mercy... 20... so grown up... still so young.

Loved the memories & pictures. That last picture with her looking off the cruise ship is beautiful.. you can see the maturity of her in that picture. Beautiful.

HAPPY 20th to your ALWAYS baby!!! :)

Panamamama said...

So beautiful! Happy birthday, Brittany!

Lois Christensen said...

What a sweet and beautiful post to your girl! She is so pretty! And you look the same! I hope you're able to get in touch with her and spend some time chatting today! Enjoy your special memory day!

Anonymous said...

How did that happen? Wasn't she 16 just last week? I think it's wonderful to see a loving connection between you and your girls. You are an amazing mom, letting them stretch their wings and fly. They'll always fly back home when they know the love that waits for them there. xoxox...

Kimberly said...

oh thats so sweet. I hope she reads this today. Time does go by so fast.

Cathy said...

Such a sweet post. Happy Birthday to your daughter!

Theresa said...

Happy Birthday to your daughter. What a sweet post to her!

FrouFrouBritches said...

Such a sweet post!!! Happy Birthday Brittany!!! I love seeing all the pictures! She was so cute and has grown to be just gorgeous!

Diane said...

What a beautiful post from mother to daughter. I teared up.

Happy Birthday to Brittany! :)

Stacey said...

Happy Birthday Brittany!

Stacey said...

Happy Birthday Brittany!

Paula said...

Welp, I'm crying now... these pictures are precious, April!
Happy Birthday, Miss Brittany!

Queenie Jeannie said...

Happy, Happy Birthday Britt!!!!

Mamarazzi said...

what a beautiful tribute!

and umm excuse me but it is NOT fair that you look the same 20 yrs later!

The Blonde Duck said...

I hope she has a wonderful birthday!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

In the blink of an eye. Love all the pictures you shared. Hope she had a wonderful birthday. She is so beautiful.

bonbon said...

such a beautiful post and a great tribute to your daughter!

Anonymous said...

That's so sweet..... =) Time flies so so fast!

Carrie B said...

Ah...so sweet. I hope she HAD a great birthday!

Anonymous said...

I hope she had a GREAT birthday!