Letters to my daughters, Sarah (August 2014)

Dear Sarah,

My oldest daughter....

you have been come a mother, what a beautiful journey you have taken.

You have instantly become the most beautiful mother to little miss Evelyn Grace

As a parent, you long for the day when you are sure that your child can stand on her own two feet. That not only can she take care of herself, but she is caring and compassionate to the people around her. That she is able to live without you. The ultimate goal !

Not only have you shown me that you are capable of completely taking care of yourself, but you have proven that you are a natural mother. 

The care that you have already given your daughter fills my heart with love and brings me peace that she will always have you and your love for her, so that no matter what happens she will always be ok, 

because she has you on her side.

I am so proud of you not only as a new mother but as a beautiful woman

<3

love you little lady!

LOVE-MOM

letter to my daughter Sophia (July 2014)

Summer 2014, has been a a fun one. 

Little Miss Sophia you amaze me everyday!

You are such a funny little lady.

It was a pretty exciting day when your daddy came home with this tractor.

A tractor that was his when he was a little boy.

 You love the garden, always picking and eating everything that isn't ripe. 

I tease you saying this year I planted a snacking garden for you, because there isn't much that makes it into the house.

Every chance you get you B-line it for the garden. Green tomatoes and the radishes are your favorites.

 I bet you are thinking why would you eat that, it is almost ripe..... I need a green one

 your crocs are you shoe of choice right now, you MUST wear them. You are learning to put them on and take them off by yourself.

 scored another tomato :)

When daddy comes home from work, it is your favorite time!

You can hear is truck coming up the driveway and you run to the door to wait for him.

You still do not have any words, but you certainly make it known if you want something.

In the past week you have gotten 4 new teeth, your poor gums!

What a great summer this has been so far! I love watching you grow.

I love you little lady!

LOVE-MOM 

letter to my daughter, Izabelle (June 2014)

Dear Izabelle,

It is June and school is almost over! 

These are your final weeks as a Jr in High School.

Amazing changes are taking place in your life.

With school coming to an end, begins summer. And with summer comes riding.I couldn't be happier that you and I will spend the summer traveling together with Logan, (and Sophia, LOL).

Already with the few lessons we have trailered to, made it feel like old times in Pony Club. You, me and Sarah and countless horses that we have had throughout the years. All the lunches we have packed and shared, all the amazing lessons, jumping Eve higher then anything, and all the terrible times, leaving the grounds in an ambulance..........

All the places we have been with the horses, the trip to KY I will never forget! You were an amazing groom and stable manager. Your sister was fortunate to have you by her side. 

"PETER IS OUT OF THE TENT"- an inside joke ;) Oh the heat! The rain in Valinor, the good time in Kent, what great times the three of us had.

They are all memories that are so vivid in my mind as your wonderful childhood that I got to share with you!

I feel so very lucky <3

You are an amazing rider and young lady, (yes I am old, I can say young lady).

I love seeing you ride with Jessica, she was your 1st instructor and it is only fitting that she is here at the end of your high school career to continue to help you on your way!

Your connection with Logan is so special. He is a really good guy, he has his moments of craziness, but don't we all?

We talked the other day about when we went to go look at him, what a crazy time. I am so glad we found him, he has been a great friend to you and I know he is sorry for anything he has done that wasn't so wonderful.
He has been there through a lot of changes in your life, always standing by your side.

As I think about you leaving for school I feel sad, but I will still have Logan to talk to when I miss you terribly.

Izzy when ever you feel overwhelmed and unsure of what is happening in your life, think of the true love you have with Logan and the joy your friendship has brought you. Forgive yourself for poor choices and bad decisions always because we all make them, even Logan (Dam Show-jump Rally) but each one is a lesson and even after Logan dumped you twice you got up and still loved him!

Izzy I love you and think you are one of the best people I know and I am proud to be your mother :)

I am looking forward to the summer with you

I love you LITTLE LADY- MOM