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Happy Birthday to the best sister-in-law a person could ask for! It feels like just yesterday we were welcoming you into the family, and now I can’t imagine holidays, get-togethers, or even just a random Tuesday without your bright smile and infectious laugh. You bring so much joy to everyone around you, and truly make our family feel complete.

But let’s be honest, finding the perfect birthday wish can be tough! All those generic cards just don’t capture how truly special you are. Trying to express how much we appreciate you and all the thoughtful things you do feels like trying to capture sunshine in a jar – almost impossible! Plus, we all know how hard it is to keep a secret from you when planning a surprise, which makes celebrating you even trickier!

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Okay, deep breaths! How is it possible that my baby girls are turning another year older? Seems like just yesterday they were tiny little bundles, vying for my attention and filling our lives with double the laughter (and double the laundry!). Where does the time go? Finding the perfect words to express how much they mean to me feels impossible. It’s a jumble of emotions: pride in who they’re becoming, a little sadness that they’re growing up so fast, and overwhelming love that bursts from my heart.