Happy Birthday Mandy!

I always wanted my first child to be a girl and with you I got my wish. For 31 years I've loved you and watched you transform into who you are today, a beautiful, caring, and intelligent young woman. For a child that was as shy as I you have come so very far. I am so proud of you for pushing yourself when you were afraid and for taking what you thought were weaknesses and making them your strengths. No more peanuts and raisins for you! ;-)

You my dear Mandy are a wonderful daughter and I love you.

Then: (all 7lbs and 9ozs of you)

and now: