Mom, You have been there for me from the time that I was born, and I can not thank you enough. I honestly think that you don't truly appreciate your mother until you have the chance to be the mother. You have not only given me the knowledge to be a great mother to Ava, but you have given me the ability to be an individual who is proud of who they have become. I am who I am today because you have taught me how to be.
Dad, Thanks for being there forever and always, even when it wasn't easy. I really need a tough shoulder to cry on. I will always be your little girl and I hope that you know I will never be to big to sit on your lap! I will never out grow my daddy. You are the best dad that I could ever ask for. Ava is lucky to have you for a Papa. She is going to learn all kinds of amazing things about life from spending time with you.
Gary, You are my rock. I know that we have seen tough times, but I honestly thank God everyday that I have you because without you I couldn't have the happiness that I have now. I don't think that I could ever find someone who is so loving and caring and endlessly in love with me. I know that at the drop of a hat you would do anything in the world for me and that is what is the most important thing in the world. You are 100% here not only for me but for Ava. She is so lucky to have you for a father. You are going to give that little girl the world.
Steph, Since 4th grade you have been there to listen to every problem in my life. We might have went our separate ways, but our friendship wasn't one to be broken. You were there for me in the times that I needed you most, In the times that weren't always easy, but if I needed you, there you were. Thanks for everything over our time as friends. I wouldn't trade them for the world. I am so glad that you are here to enjoy Ava, and I hope that you remain a large part of her life.
Kristi O, :) Our short time as friends has proven to be an on going adventure. Weather we are in the same city, state, or country... we have remained the closest of friends. I am glad that you are in Ava's life, and that you continue to be in mine. You were a blessing in my life when I needed one the most. You are an angel sent to me, and I couldn't as for a better guardian. I could have never made it to this point without you. Our differences are what I love the most, you might prefer floppy hats and flowing skirts while I chose torn jeans and camouflage :) We balance each other perfectly. I can't wait for you to watch Ava grow, and to guide her on her path.
Blake and Spencer, The best brothers in the world! You guys have alwasy been there for me no matter what! :) Thanks for not freaking out when I changed our lives.... It means a lot. I just hope that you guys grow in to the young men that you are becoming. You two are going to make a great impact on the world.
I think that it is important to thank the ones that you love the most. They are the ones that have shaped your life, so know that they are just as much the reason you are you as you are. Make sure that those who shaped you know that you care about them and that you would be there for them no matter what. They are important.
