Happy 13th Birthday Miss B!

I have said it for YEARS but to be loved by you is a gift... you are the sweetest, kindest, gentle-est ;) girl there ever was...

You love all things fur, fins and feathers...and you were SO HAPPY to get new baby chicks this spring...

a trip to a local donut shop... and you were up and at 'em to be the firsts standing in line...

This girl... and having your nails done like Nana are two of your favs... 

Friends flock to you... you are smart, kind, funny and inclusive... please keep being all those things as you head into and navigate these teen years....

While fishing isn't your fav like it is your sister....I don't mind because we get more "deep couch sitting" :)

but picking out a Christmas tree with your Dad alone... might be your favorite day on the calendar... just don't be too mad about the budget restraints :)

Watching you play all the sports and love *almost* every minute is SO.MUCH.FUN. 

Miss B... "people" say we could be headed into some rocky territory here coming up but I think if you keep being YOU.... keep your eyes on Jesus and find the things that give you joy and sharing that with others... everything will be just.fine. :)

We love you so much sweet girl! Happy 13th Birthday!!!

P.S. Let's go on a trip! :)