Happy Birthday Mom!!!

I LOVE YOU MOM!!!

You are an extraordinary woman who I am lucky to call my mom and my friend. I won't even try to tell you here what you mean to me. I know it wasn't just luck how I ended up in this family. I would not be the person I am today without your example.
I love how upbeat and happy you are and your strength and wisdom. I love how you've made home a place where I want to be. I love all the fun times we have had, all the trips to the ocean and beyond. Exploring with you is always fun and you back me up when I want dad to toss the map and get lost somewhere so we can stumble on the really fun adventures. I love how you let me drag you around for hours shopping, you are the only person I can shop with properly! I love how you love dad and the examples you two have been to me of what I hope to find someday. I love your cookies and pies and cinnamon roles. I love that you celebrated your birthday in a tent watching for lions and impalas and cheetahs. You really know how to live to the fullest!
Love you forever.