Kimberley, we honestly can’t believe you are 12 already! It feels like only yesterday that you were that little girl with the biggest smile, and now we’re watching you grow into such an incredible young lady.
Dad and I want you to know how incredibly proud we are of you. You bring so much love, happiness and joy into our lives, and we are grateful every single day that we get to call you our daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never stop being the wonderful, kind and beautiful person you are. Keep dreaming big, keep smiling, and always remember that Dad and I will love you more than words could ever explain.
Happy 12th Birthday, Kimberley! We love you very, very much! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Kimberley, we honestly can’t believe you are 12 already! It feels like only yesterday that you were that little girl with the biggest smile, and now we’re watching you grow into such an incredible young lady. Dad and I want you to know how incredibly proud we are of you. 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