I think the sad part about growing up and getting older is that my memories of being a little girl are slowly starting to fade away. I make sure I continue to go back to what I can remember and try to relive those special moments we had together. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you both. The memories and moments we had together will always have a special place inside my heart.

I hope you are both proud of me. I hope you are both proud of the woman I am becoming to be. I hope that despite of all of the mistakes I have made that you are still proud of me. I hope that I have become the image of the woman that you hoped I would become.

I remember the small little condo you both had. In a beautiful little town, filled with people that had kind hearts. I remember the dinners at the Wooden Shoe, and pizza at Buds; where we talked, laughed and created many memories. I remember the basket of toys that sat in the closet waiting for us to play with. I remember the little porch and the long driveway. I remember the Cadillac in the one car garage.

I remember the inside of the house always had that 'home' feel to it. There were always Grandpas oatmeal cookies in the cabinet and a candy bowl on the table. I remember the two tiny bedrooms, one small bathroom, one small living room, one small kitchen, and one happy family.

I remember the yummy food that was prepared on Thanksgiving days. On Thanksgiving, Grandma would say, "This ham sure is salty," as she was eating turkey and not ham; a memory that has lived on for every Thanksgiving. Grandmas special recipe of the delicious cranberry salad was prepared; luckily we still have some family recipes that we can hold on to tight. Christmas Day we would give you both your presents and you would carefully take the wrapping paper off; making sure not to rip it because you preserved every piece. Its the little things.

I hate that you had to go so soon. You missed a lot of important moments in my life. graduation, prom, acceptance into college, sporting events, holidays and more. I always wished that you were both there for me cheering me on.

I later have come to realize that even though you are both not physically there, you still are there in my heart rejoicing up in Heaven cheering me on. And that is the best view to have. Even though it's been a few years since you have passed, I will always continue to hold you both in such a special place in my heart. I will never forget those warm hugs you both would give me. I love you both and I hope I made you both proud of who I have become.