Letters To Our Daughters...

Dear Laynie, Riley, and Peyton,

So I missed last month :(  I hope to make up for it!

In the last two months we've had a great trip to NJ and NY where we saw

lots of family and some great sights in NYC.  We also saw the start of a new school year,

Riley's 8th birthday, a quick one-night trip to Orlando and Cocoa Beach

(which always end up being some of the best trips!),

the start of a new year of activities (soccer, horseback riding and dance)...

it's been busy!

I read something this morning that I keep going back to in my head.  It

truly reminded me how it's the little moments that are so important and special to families.

I really hope you always know how much I love you and enjoy all of the little 

things we do every day.

I know I sometimes seem frustrated and I need to work on that.

Learn to just relax more.

There are three months left to the year and I'll write you each one more 

personal letter.

I'll leave you with some of my favorite memories from the last two months.

I love you girls,

Mommy

Please continue through our monthly blog circle to Ashley's blog to 

read her letter to her little one...

Letters to Our Daughters

Laynie, Riley, and Peyton,

I have been so enjoying this summer with you girls :)

I am so lucky to get to spend so much time with you...

all three of you are getting so big and changing so much every day.

I can't wait to take you up to New Jersey and New York next month.

You will get to see New York City for the first time, spend time with 

family, and check out the boardwalks.  Next month's letter will

be full of pictures from that adventure I'm sure...

For this month, I have some photos from another great trip we had...this one

just for one night to Orlando and Cocoa Beach...but we had so

much fun (as always).

I love you sweet girls.

Please continue through our monthly blog circle to Kelly's Blog

to see her letter for July :)

Letters to our Daughters

To My Sweet Beach Babies,

My entire life (all 37 and 10 months of it) have been spent living

within 25 minutes of the beach.

First, in New Jersey...exactly where Hurricane Sandy hit last year.

Then, here in Florida, where I've planted my roots and had my family.

From the time you were all little, you have loved the beach.

As have I.

I've always thought of it as our happy place...you (almost) always 

get along there.  You have such a great time.  Whether it's building sandcastles,

boogie boarding, swimming, or just relaxing.  

The beach is a magical place.  

I love that we live here, where we can enjoy it a good 9-10 months of the year.

We have the West Coast (close to home) with it's calm Gulf waters and soft sand.

The East Coast with the Ocean and it's waves (which remind me of my hometown).

And of course the Keys.  Which is a place of it's own.  Where else can you watch

the sunrise in the morning and cross the street to see it set in the evening.

The beach is a special place for us.

We've had so many special memories there, and I'm sure there are more to come.

I look forward to each and every one of them.

Here is a picture of Mommy on the beach in NJ with
Uncle Rob and Uncle Brian...

Here are some photos of you girls on the boardwalks in New Jersey...

And of course some from our beaches here in Florida...

I love you girls.
Love, Mommy

Please continue on through our Blog circle to read Carrie's beautiful
and heartfelt letter to her three little ones.  And of course
see her beautiful photos!

Letters to Our Daughters

It is sad how fast time goes by.

I feel like just yesterday I wrote Peyton's letter.  

In that month we've had a sixth birthday, Easter and a trip to the East coast.

How is it that time just passes us by?  

How is it that I now have a 10 year old, a 7 and a half year old, and a six year old?

I sometimes wish I could just freeze time and keep you all my little girls forever.

I am so not ready for what will come in the future (middle/high school, boys, all the 

drama that I know girls bring).

I know that you are all good girls...sweet, kind and respectful.  

I wish I could just wrap you all up in my love and keep you safe from the world.

Instead I'll just have to trust.  And that's hard.

I love you all to pieces.

Mommy.

Please continue on in our blog circle to Darleen's blog

to see her letter to her son!

  

Letters to our Daughters

My Peyton,

I am finally ready to write about my sweet youngest girl.

You are kind, funny, smart and oh so loving.  

When you came into our lives, you introduced us to an entire new world.

My eyes were opened in ways I could never have thought possible.  I was so scared for you,

and was so worried.  Once I held you in my arms I realized how blessed I was to have you.

I know life will be rough for you at times, and my heart breaks into a thousand pieces when I think

about that.  But then I see your smile, and it helps me see that you will be okay.

You are so independent, always doing everything for yourself and never wanting to ask

for help.  I love that about you.  I also love that you fit into my lap so perfectly still, not many

people are lucky enough to be able to snuggle their (almost!) 6 year old like that.

I can't believe you are going to be 6 in just a couple of weeks.  Where has the time gone?

These years have flown by.  I have to thank you for what you have taught me.

I am truly a better person for being your mother.  I've also met so many

wonderful people that I never would have known if it wasn't for you.  

I hope as you grow up you always know that I am here for you.  I will

protect you and love you for the rest of my life.

You love your sisters and look up to them so much.  I love to see

the three of you together (when you aren't fighting, of course!)

You are getting better at reading every day.  I love seeing how much you have

learned in Kindergarten!

I love you so much sweetie.

Love You,

Mommy

Please continue on through the circle and read Allison's Blog
to read her special letter to her little one!

Letters to our Daughters-February

I can't believe a month has gone by already since my first letter to my oldest daughter.  
It is now time for Riley's letter...

Dear Riley,

Oh where do I start in writing a letter to you?

I guess at the beginning...I always tell you that Mommy and Daddy really wanted you.  It took some time for us to have our beautiful second daughter, and you were worth the wait.

The minute you were born we knew you were your own person.  You have always been a sensitive, caring, loving, and beautiful girl.  Over the years I have seen how big your heart is-whether it's playing nurse to anyone in need, snuggling with us on the couch, being concerned for everyone else, or just reminding us that you love us.  

You give a lot of love, and expect it in return-and you should.  I hope as you grow up that you continue to make sure you have all that you deserve.

I used to tell you that you make my heart feel super happy...and you still do.  

You've started playing soccer like your big sister, and I love to watch you out there on the field.    You get better with every game.  You do great in school, always listen and as your teacher says you "keep her on her toes."

Out of all three of my girls, you are the only one who got my eyes.  

I love that. 

I hope you always know how much you touch my heart every day.  I love you my sweet girl.   

Love, 

Mommy

Please continue on to Jessica Thomason's to read her post to her

special daughter.