"It's a Girl!"

What musical, long-awaited words those were! 

You were the first girl to join our family. 

After 4 boys in a row, a little female balance was long over due,

let me tell ya.

My first words to your grandma when we called to tell

her about you were

"Get out that credit card, grandma.  We're going shopping!"

Needless to say, your closet lacked for nothing frilly or fun to wear. 

 And you became my little model, allowing me to go absolutely wild

creating pretty dresses with ruffles, lace and bows. 

{[(oh, those hair bows were so fun!)]}

You quickly indoctrinated us into the world of little girls with all

its charm and drama.

Time has flown by so fast!

I think I blinked at some point

and

where there had been

a

little

girl,

was a young lady.

It kind of takes my breath away

just

how fast

all of those

milestones came and went. 

 And now,

all of the sudden,

you are ready to take a

huge step

and become

a

wife

to a wonderful young man

who gives you all the love

and

respect

you

deserve. 

Happy Birthday, Laura! 

Oh,

and sorry this is a day late.

Love,

Mom