Happy 14th Birthday Peyton

My Peyton Rose turned 14 last weekend. And what an awesome young lady she is. Peyton is a second mother to Flynn, and I tell anyone who will listen that she could run this entire household if needed. : ) Peyton is a sweet, happy, content young girl. Always has been. Peyton, I want you to remember what you were like at 14 years old, so this is for you.


Peyton, at 14 years old you...

love to read. A lot. You like true crime books and V.C. Andrews.

love Bates Motel, Dallas, and The Walking Dead on television.

are the best helper around the house.

fold the laundry, make dinner, and set the table every night.

love to ride your bike outside.

take care of Flynn. Every. Single. Day.

love to bake. And are awesome at it.

are super organized. Yay!

always finish your schoolwork way ahead of time.

have the sweetest laugh.

make us happy every single day.

Here are some of my favorite pictures of you...

You are so happy and smiley...

all the time. : )

On our way to Disneyworld when you were just 9...

you have always loved balloons...

and Belle. : )

You made Grandpa smile all the time. : )

You have had a special relationship with Flynn from the very start...

you are her best friend.

You are a wonderful big sister to Rhett...

and a wonderful little sister to Madison.

Here are some pictures of your special day...

Me and my girl...

and with our little Flynn...

and with your best bud Rhett. : )

You loved all your presents...but this Gilligan's Island cookbook from Grandma may have been your favorite...

with this super soft Walking Dead blanket a close second.

You cake was amazing...even if I had to make it without your help...

and your little Flynn helped you blow out your candles. : )

Happy 14th Birthday, Peyton.

I hope your day was as special as you are.