.. and then she was 12

I can NOT believe that my little once shadow is 12 today.  

So far this is what I know about you sweet Prissy..

You...

* are kind hearted 

* are naturally beautiful  

* are very FUNNY and witty & have the best laugh

* are very much an artist

{my "keep" art box for you is overflowing- 

and I only keep the best!} 

* are my go-to fashion consultant

* are a wonderful baker

 {sorry that I only recently let you mess up the 

kitchen by yourself. please forgive me}

* are a great singer

{and can hear a song once and know it!}

* are very clever

* are very generous 

* are awesome at braiding 

* have a way of making others at ease

* are such a beautiful ballerina

* are easily embarrassed 

* got a new freckle yesterday

 {I'm gonna call her Francis}

*****

This is what I want you to remember sweet girl..

* I loved you from the minute I peed on the stick.. 

but when they handed you to me- we became soul mates!

* no matter where I am.. I'm your biggest fan

{day and night!}

* cast your cares on the Lord.. 

{believe it or not?  He loves you even more than me!}

* wear sunscreen

* always be gracious.. it serves you well!

* modest is hottest 

{I know... enough already}

* learn to forgive quickly

* be slow to speak... 

* when life gets tough- PRAY.  then shop!

* eat your veggies

* you don't have to have the newest or priciest-

{thrifting is way more fun}

* try not to compare yourself to others.. 

{it's a joy-stealer}

* set goals for yourself

* don't be in a hurry to wear make-up

* marry someone who loves you without it.

{a guy just like your Daddy}

* remember your actions, not your belongings - define you!

* you don't need to wash your hair everyday.. but you MUST wash your face!

* a few tiny bites of cookie dough won't kill you

* go to college and get a degree you can use

* be kind!  

* I ADORE YOU!!

your Momma,