Dear Mom and Dad

No matter how old I become I'll always be your little one.

You both have taught me everything I know and stand for and you guys have raised me to be strong and independent but no matter what I will always need you and I will always be your little girl. I cant begin to thank you guys for giving me so many great opportunities in life because of you guys you have made so many things for me possible, you guys both have always believed in me even if it was a crazy idea, you guys always make my dreams come true, and you guys have gave me the perfect life. You guys taught me to smile in the face of adversity and to believe in myself no matter what other people have to say. I can only hope to one day become as successful, strong, and intelligent as the two of you. Theres no words to describe what you both mean to me. Theres nothing that I can repay you for what you've done for me. There is no imagination what I would be without you both. Without you guys and without the inspiration, drive, and the support you gave me, I wouldn't be the person I am today. I know I don't show you how grateful I am enough, but I really am and me going away for college has made me realize how much you both really mean to me and how much I really do need you guys. The words "thank you" don't do enough justice. I can honestly say you two have done an absolute amazing job in making not just me but Lucas to into great people. You were never overly strict or overly protective but you make sure I was always okay and I was always taken care of. You both have taught so me so much about life, about love, about faith, and mostly, about myself.

Mom

I don't tell you I love you enough, but I love you to pieces, there is no one else that gets under my skin as fast as you do but I know that when you say things its only because you care for me and your looking out for me. You are so strong and I know I never tell you but you never seem to disappoint me. You always push yourself and you always want to do better. We argue and bicker but thank you for always telling me right from wrong because for some reason you are always right and thank you for never giving up on me and always getting me a towel when I forgot one. I love when we get a moment for ourselves and we just laugh and rant about everyone because everyone annoys us. Thank you for showing me how to kick ass at life and for giving me the strength to not let anyone take advantage of me and expect nothing less of me but the best. Thank you for always getting to know and accepting all my friends even if you didn't want to and thank you for telling me which friends you knew were good for me so I would be surrounded by people who respected me. You always knew just how I felt. You loved me then, and love me still, for all your love I have to say I love you, mom, and always will.

Dad

You are my partner in Crime. From sports to the home depot runs I've always loved getting one on one dad time with you. Without you I'm not sure what I would do. You can always make me laugh even when I'm in the worst mood. You have pushed me to achieve things I never thought I could accomplish. You have shown me what I deserve and how I should be treated by a man. Thank you for always making me feel safe, at home and wherever I go. Thank you for showing me what hard work looks like, for showing me nothing comes easy and countless hours of practice, blood, sweat, and tears really does pay off. Thank you for setting expectations for my everyday life. I will never forget the memories of the long road trips where Mom and Luke would be sleeping and me and you would sing along to the radio. Or whenever we went grocery shopping with Mom and we would always get in trouble because we would get the name brand or way to much extra food we wanted to try. You never missed an opportunity to put a smile on my face. You are such a hard worker and would do anything for the family. You mean the world to me, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever, I love you.

For all those times I've left it unsaid, thank you, thank you for being there for me when no one else was, thank you for reminded me who I am when I didn't believe in myself, thank you for showing me my way, thank you for being patient with me even when I made it difficult, and thank you for always making my dreams become reality. I have one promise to the both of you. I promise to one day I will make you proud.

I love you both See you soon.