Wednesday, April 3, 2013

8 - Teen!


18 years ago today, I became a mom!
And Riley was the perfect little person
to teach me patience, faith, and unconditional love.

She is as beautiful today as she was then -
kind, smart, level-headed, talented,
and determined to become the best she can be.

We have been through a lot together, as mother & daughter,
and I'm looking forward to this new phase in both of our lives.
I couldn't be prouder of the young woman
that she is and know that she will 
continue to make decisions that will shape & define who she will become!

Happy Birthday, Riley!
I love you so much -
Mom :)


4 comments:

melanie said...

I am really digging that red that's lingering in her hair!!! She is such a beauty!

Happy Birthday to Riley Jane. For the future may she remember her own wise advice to Aunt Suzy...

Go!!! Do!!! TRY!!!!

Suzy said...

Hahaha!! Sooo true! That sums it up perfectly Mel! You can never give up trying...no, never! :)

I cannot fathom how she is 18 already...it happens in a blink I tell ya.

Mike and Marianne said...

Happy Birthday Sweet Riley!

Paul and Linda said...

To our own Riley ...

May her sun always come up ... tomorrow or otherwise !

We love you !