Happy birthday sweet Lila Jane! You are 13!

You’ve had a great year.

Great grades. Varsity orchestra. First chair and excellence award at your summer music camp (that was so awesome!). Tons of friends who adore you. Your room, always impeccably organized and beautifully decorated. The most special little beagle/red heeler mix, Tillie Billie Eilish. And a family that loves and is so proud of you.

Mommy and I are so proud of the young person you are becoming. We’ve watched you grow both inside and out this year. And we know you are ready and strong for the big year ahead.

Happy birthday, sweet girl! We’ve been celebrating with family and friends all week and tonight we’ll share another birthday cake with your California friends. Happy birthday! We love you.