There is nothing like a sweet family. I am extremely blessed to be a part of one. I love knowing that I am loved and believed in. I also love loving and believing in them just as much. I wanted to take the time and openly tell my parents how much I appreciate them, to make up for the times when I forget, too. xoxo.

Thank you for being my support system.

Throughout my years, I have had some times in life where I needed support. Whether it was through sports, relationships, friends, jobs, or normal everyday life, both of you have never failed to be there for me. You never stopped supporting me, and loving me throughout every decision I made.

Thank you for your constant "checking up."

I know I might seem annoyed when you ask me what my plans are 10 times a day, where I am going, who I'll be with, what time will I get home, yada- yada- yada. But knowing you both truly care makes me feel like the luckiest daughter in the world. I couldn't imagine if I didn't have someone checking in on me as much y'all do. Not in a crazy way, but in a loving kind of way.

Thank you for telling me like it is.

Many times in life I have been right, but many, many times in life I have been wrong. Thank you for being an honest, genuine soul that only wants the best for me, and for teaching me truth. Thank you for being honest with me when I need to hear it. I know you are only telling me what I need to hear to better my future.

Thank you for sacrificing everything for me.

I am extremely thankful for all that you have ever done for me. I am thankful you work so hard to put food in my tummy and sacrifice a night out with your friends when I am sick, only to take care of me. I appreciate all the valentines day, birthdays, and Christmas gifts that I will probably never be able to repay you for. Despite that, you continue to do it anyway each year without asking for anything in return. Thank you for being hard workers, which shows a lot about your character, so that I have someone to look up too.

Lastly, Thank you for being you...

There is no one else that would have been a better parent for me than the two of you. Thank you for all your quirks, habits, goofy jokes, laughter, and memories. Thank you for being stern when I need you to be. Thank you for never trying to be my best friend, but always trying to be a better mom and dad each day. I greatly appreciate all the things you have ever done for me.

In life, I will never forget the times when I was super excited or extremely sad, and no matter how I felt, both of you were there by my side.

Thank you, mom and dad, for loving me unconditionally. I love you!