A shout for my sweet second born

This is a very late post. I meant to do it as soon as I returned from St. Louis, but I have to admit, I am not good with the computer and could not figure out how to scan and upload the baby picture, so my happy birthday post for my dear daughter Amber is almost a month late.

I apologize for this, especially to Amber. However, I wanted her to know that I think she is an incredible person and I am so proud of her. This is how she came into this world...A week late, adorable, with big blue eyes, not much hair and beautiful, deep dimples. She worked hard to keep up with her older sister and had earned the nick-name of "Stinkerbell" by the time she was 2 and a half. Loving, determined, considerate and stubborn could be used to describe Amber as a child. She was a joy to everyone around her, happy, helpful and smart.

She has grown into a beautiful, smart, kind, talented young woman who has accomplished her goals of education, marriage and motherhood (soon). I'm sorry that I was unable to spend your birthday with you. Thank you for 23 wonderful years, Amber. I am so proud that you are my daughter. I love you.