Well Payton turned the big 16 on the 8th!  Wow how time has flown by.  Just think about it brings tears to my eyes.  It just seems like you get lost in the hustle and bustle of day to day activities and loose track of what is important...savoring every momement with your family and loved ones.  I know I have far from done that lately she and I have not been excatly the best of friends lately.  Yes she is a teenager but their is no reason that that makes it okay for her to talk back or to run around and do whatever she wants, and there is no reason I should let her get away with it either.  I guess I think if I do let her she will think I am a "cool" mom or something or sometimes it is just easier to give in so you don't have to hear the smart comments and the doors slam.  It is just hard being a parent!  I thrive for her and I to have a good relationship my mother and I didn't and we butted heads constantly(we still do on occasion) I remeber always wishing we had a close relationship.  Payton is full of accomplishements and all in all a good girl who I am proud to say I can trust, she is not out drinking and smoking. 
Payton I am very proud of you and you seize to amaze me everyday!  I love you and hope that what ever you do in life you try 100% and never give up.  You can do whatever you put your mind to:)  I hope you dance never sit out try every new thing you can!  Life is a journey which we all go through and  I am proud to say that I get to go through my journey with you by my side.  I love you Payton Brianna please never forget that!