beautiful Angie...

My baby - Angela - turned 20 today...

She is no longer a teenager so I guess it's time to put some past traditions to rest in the memories of my heart and start some new ones to take their place...

I'm pretty sure I emphasized that this morning when I tried to take her shopping for some new clothes...

We don't seem to share the same taste in fashion...

Truth is...I think she is absolutely gorgeous

no matter what she wears...

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I wish she believed that...

..............

So here is a new tradition ----

and Angie looks none too thrilled...

(but I think it's a deliciously sinful one anyway)

Memories of Angela....

She is so much fun ...

and has a kind & tender heart...

that is rare to find in one so young...

but I still miss my shopping buddy I used to have

when she was very small...

(I will always love this pic...)

...and I-I-I will always love you...

Happy Birthday, Ang!!!