HAPPY BIRTHDAY COURTNEY!!
Today is my daughter Courtney's (aka Little Sis) 20th birthday. Even though she's not a baby anymore, I'll always think of her as my baby girl. Words cannot express how much I wanted to have a little girl my second time around. I was so excited when I had an ultrasound done 3 weeks before she was born and my wish was confirmed. I was told I was having a girl and I was thrilled beyond belief.
Courtney truly has been a joy to raise. Sure we have had our ups and downs as all mother/daughter relationships do but nothing like others have experienced. She did not push the limits as a teen and still doesn't. Courtney is not only my beautiful daughter but she is a best friend to me as well.
In honor of Courtney's 20th birthday, let me tell you 20 things that I love and respect about her.
* She has a servant's heart
* She is respectful of others, especially her elders
* She loves all of her family dearly
* She is beautiful
* She is smart
* She is dependable
* She loves her grandparents with all her heart
* She is crazy about our dog Jake
* She has a great smile
* She's always been the best little sister, never telling on her brother or his friends when she probably should have
* She is a loyal friend... "loyal friend" should be her middle name
* She can do anything she puts her mind to
* She always says "thank you"
* She likes spending time with her parents and often does
* She lettered in swimming as a freshman (that's how good she was at swimming!)
* She is a magnet for little kids and will make a wonderful teacher someday
* She never complains
* She is polite, with great manners
* She loves her mom and dad...and isn't afraid to show it
* She went away to college and didn't know one person there. I so admire her for taking that step of faith.
The funny thing about this list is that I took some of them from her brother's recent birthday list. Some of the same things I wrote about Brandon can be said about Courtney. Their morals and the way they treat others is the same. I'm so proud of their hearts and of their love and respect for others. And above all, I'm proud and grateful that they both have a love and reverence for God.
My beautiful daughter, I love you and I hope your day is truly a happy one!
Happy Birthday Little Sis!!
23 comments:
Happy Birthday Courtney!! What a Blessing she is indeed....
Hugs,
Robin
Happy Birthday Courtney! She sounds like a fabulous young lady!
Happy Birthday Courtney!!! What a blessing daughters are!!!
Your children prove that you and your husband did something right.
Happy Birthday Courtney.
Linda, how noble and sincere you wrote of your beloved and lovely daughter. You are so appreciative of her.
I found you from Happy @ Home and could not resist but clicked on your name...hope you don't mind.
I can see that she is beautiful on the outside and now I hear she is beautiful on the inside too. Happy Birthday Courtney! (I love her name - our son who is also 20 was going to be a Courtney if he was a girl)
Happy Birthday Courtney. You are beautiful inside and out.
She sounds just like her mom!
Happy birthday Little Sis, here's a cupcake!
the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, linda:) what a wonderful, young lady you have raised...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COURTNEY!!!
love,
dani
Happy Birthday, Courtney! What a sweetheart she is!
Hugs,
Donna
Wow, I always thought she was a cutie pie but wow... inside and out! Happy Bday little sis!
Happy Birthday to your precious daughter! You must be so proud of her, what lovely things you had to say, she must be so happy to have you for her mommy too!
XO,
Donna Lynn
It was so Wonderful to meet you. I had such a great time. I am so sorry my girls were being so crazy & were out of control. Thanks for being so patient & understanding.
I hope your cupcake - cake turned out yummy.. Sounds so good! Take pictures.....
Thanks again for the Chews! I have eaten half the box..
You are so sweet!
Happy Birthday Lil Sis!!! Call anytime you need something.
You birthday wishes made me cry. Anything having to do with daughters would make me cry. I miss mine so!! There is nothing better than a mother/daughter relationship!! Im so grateful for mine, and so happy for others that enjoy one as well. Thank you for sharing your joy!! Children are such blessings!!
Isn't it great to have such a wonderful, best friend, relationship with her? Happy birthday to Courtney!
God bless,
Brenda :)
Happy Birthday to Courtney.
She sounds like a perfect daughter and I can see in the picture that she is very cute and so is your son.
I have a 20 yr. old son who just went out of state to college. I miss him, but know that it is the beginning of great times for him.
Very sweet post.
I know exactly how you feel. My daughter is also my best friend!
What a sweet birthday to a sweet daughter. Happy Birthday Courtney.
Nice reflection of you and your great teachings, Linda.
I enjoyed the post.
This was so sweet! I loved learning a bit more about your family. I just popped over from Bren's site, she linked you.
Happy Birthday Courtney!
Linda I am so sad that I didn't get to join you and Bren for lunch. This pneumonia has really taken it out of me.
Happy Birthday!
Have so much Fun at ASU!
a wonderful list for a wonderful girl...hope she is having fun with her friends at school!
Happy Birthday Courtney!!
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