Being the youngest has its advantages, especially when you have older brothers.

Dear dad and brothers,

Thank you for being hard on me.

Sometimes I really hated it, but looking back I understand why you were. You taught me that nothing ever comes easy and that in order to get what you want, you have to work for it.

Thank you for always being there.

Whether it was a swim meet, 4-H show, choir concert or school play, you were always there cheering me on. I know that you had to sacrifice valuable time to be there supporting me, and I can't tell you how much that means to me.

Thank you for not only telling me what love is but showing me.

Every girl goes through heartbreaks in school or drama, and you were all there reminding me that I will get through whatever is happening and prevail.

Dad, you show me what love is every single day when you are with Mom. Boys, the dates you take me on mean the world to me. I know that when you give me your word, you're going to keep it.

Thank you for putting up with my sass.

I know I had some seriously sassy days, but you always knew how to deal with it. You'd either fire it right back, put food in front of me, or simply shut up. You rock at reading my emotions.

I know growing up with me hasn't always been rainbows and butterflies, but I appreciate everything you do for me, even the stuff behind the scenes.

I love you.