Happy 10th Birthday Addy!!

Screaming HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY to my Maeflower!!
The one who made me a mom.
My little patriots fan.
My artist.
My animal lover.
My baker.
My wildflower.
My dreamer.
My chatter box.
My sweet mixed in with sour.
One of the best parts of me........My Addison Mae.

Double digits!!
My heart could explode in excitement for you, but I also feel sad that you're growing up so fast. I have gotten to love you and watch you grow and change for an entire decade.

Each year you grow more and more beautiful, taller, sweeter, funnier, smarter, braver, smart mouthed and......I could just go on and on. Each year you grow more and more into you and less and less of me. More and more an adult and less and less a child. I'm so glad you're mine!! You love so fiercely and have such a big heart, unfortunately you have a BIG attitude to match some days. I cannot wait to see what this year brings for you. I hope it's great as we start some new adventures. But please, pause and slow down once in awhile so I don't miss anything. And I hope you know you are so very loved!!


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