Peyton

Verse 1

February seventeenth, 2006,

The day my whole world changed with one little kiss.

You came into my life and suddenly I knew,

There was nothing in this world I wouldn’t do for you.

You gave my heart a reason, gave my life a brand-new view,

And somehow being your mama made me better too.

Verse 2

Then third grade came, halfway through the year,

A brand-new Washington life, a little unsure, a little scared.

But you walked through those doors and somehow found your way,

Making friends and shining brighter every day.

You didn’t just survive it, girl, you absolutely flew,

And I stood back watching, so amazed by you.

Chorus

Peyton, I’ve never been more proud,

Of the woman you’ve become and the way you stand so strong.

You’re a hard-working heart with a beautiful soul,

And everywhere you go, you make a little world whole.

From the little girl I held to the woman standing here,

I’d choose you as my daughter every single year.

Peyton, you’ll always be

The best part of me.

Verse 3

You can turn a piece of glass into a work of art,

Put every little stitch together with your heart.

You bake, you cook, you can make just about anything,

There’s nothing you can’t create when you set your mind to things.

Talented and determined, with a heart that always cares,

I hope you know how much I see the beauty that is there.

Chorus

Peyton, I’ve never been more proud,

Of the woman you’ve become and the way you stand so strong.

You’re a hard-working heart with a beautiful soul,

And everywhere you go, you make a little world whole.

From the little girl I held to the woman standing here,

I’d choose you as my daughter every single year.

Peyton, you’ll always be

The best part of me.

Bridge

And then you found Avery, and I watched you fall,

Found someone who makes you laugh, someone who gets it all.

Now you’re building your own life, making memories of your own,

In that little Bellingham apartment you can finally call home.

And as I watch you grow, there’s just one thing I pray—

That you always know how loved you are, every single day.

Final Chorus

Peyton, I’ve never been more proud,

You’ve grown into a woman who can make her mama proud.

Keep chasing every dream, keep creating what you love,

Keep being exactly who you are, because you’re more than enough.

From February seventeenth to every day ahead,

I’ll always be the mama who is cheering you on instead.

No matter where this life may lead,

You’ll always be my baby girl,

The greatest gift this life could ever give to me.

Outro

So go live your best life, Peyton,

Go make this world your own.

And wherever you go, remember—

You’ll never walk alone.

Because before you ever knew your name,

You changed the heart of mine.

My daughter, my pride, my greatest joy…

I’ll love you for all time.