3.08.2010

Happy Birthday, TigerLily!


Eighteen years have passed since I first held you in my arms.

_-10

To me, it is a yesterday I will never forget.
I always thought today was a day so far off in the distance.

_-2-2

I have had the pleasure of watching you grow and loving you
for every single one of the 6,570 days you have been here with us.

_-6-2

I couldn't love you more if I gave birth to you myself.
To others you are my niece, to me you are my very first daughter.

_-3-2

You have become everything I ever hoped you'd be and so much more.

_-6-2

I am so incredibly proud of you.
I am forever grateful to share our unique bond.

_-7-2
Happy 18th Birthday, Baby!
I Love You!

(To see some more gorgeous pictures of TigerLily
and read just how special she is to me click HERE)

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15 comments:

  1. WandaMarch 8, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    What a beautiful young lady, your special niece, your first daughter.
    I love the first picture of the two of you. Your love for her is sublime.

    I know a little how you feel as I have my beloved Natasha who fills a very similar position in my life.

    What a gift they are. I'm sure Tigerlily is so grateful for your special bond with her. Wow, she is so lovely!

    xoxo

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  2. Formerly known as FrauMarch 8, 2010 at 1:47 AM

    Happy Birthday Tigerlily! What a beautiful young lady, her eyes are absolutely gorgeous.

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  3. ValerieMarch 8, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    Happy Birthday Tigerlily.

    You are the cool Auntie...huh?

    Love the photo of you....so Brooke Shields looking.

    Valerie

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  4. SharonMarch 8, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  5. MaddyMarch 8, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Happy Birthday, Tigerlily!
    So Beautiful! What a special time in her life! If only I coud turn the clocks back to when I was 18 ;o) Enjoy the ride, Tigerlily!

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  6. Jewels of My HeartMarch 8, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Happy Birthday to a beautiful young lady.
    God's perfect will for your life...

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  7. Chasing Dreams PhotographyMarch 8, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Happy Birthday sweet girl!!! Enjoy your day!!! : )

    Beautiful pictures Auntie Dita

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  8. GailMarch 8, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    Happy Birthay to your beautiful niece!!! And oh...to be 18 again. (sigh)

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  9. Half Gaelic, Half Garlic!March 8, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Happy Birthday Tigerlily!!!

    She is beautiful......and as always, so are your words!

    Hope she had a wonderful and fun filled day:)

    xoxo,

    Lisa

    PS. Love that first picture of you both....OMG, look at you!!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 8, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    What a beautiful you women!
    Happy Birthday!

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  11. BonBon Rose Girls KristinMarch 9, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    What a sweet post. Happy happy bday to your lovely niece!

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  12. a Tonggu MommaMarch 9, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Happy (belated) birthday to your gorgeous niece... and yes, she sounds like a very special young lady.

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  13. Faith, Hope, and LoveMarch 10, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    Happy Birthday to a beautiful girl...just like her Auntie! :)

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  14. RickMarch 11, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Amazing pictures Dita! You've captured TigerLily's beauty so perfectly. Hard to believe she is 18 and heading off on her own. She is such an amazing young lady.

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  15. TiffanyMarch 19, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    Dita... I tell ya... each time I stop by your blog I get tears in my eyes.
    Your posts always touch me and leave me feeling refreshed!!!!

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