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Happy 16th Birthday to my baby girl. ❤️

I truly can’t believe how fast the years have flown by. It feels like yesterday I was holding your tiny hand, and now somehow you’re taller than me (even though you’ve been reminding me of that fact for the last four years 😆).

Taryn, I am so incredibly proud of the young woman you have become. Your resilience amazes me. You face challenges with a quiet strength and determination that speaks of wisdom beyond your years. Your intellect is remarkable, but what I admire even more is your ability to balance logic with empathy. You think deeply, care deeply, and approach the world with both intelligence and compassion.

You have a wit and sense of humor that keeps me laughing, and your sarcasm is second to none. You show up for the people you love, not because you have to, but because that’s who you are. You are loyal, dependable, and thoughtful in ways that often go unnoticed but mean so much.

Watching you grow into this confident, capable, kind, and independent young woman has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. I am endlessly proud to be your mom and so excited to see where your future takes you.

No matter how tall you get, how old you become, or where life leads you, you’ll always be my baby girl.

Happy Sweet 16, Taryn. I love you more than words can ever express. ❤️🎂🎉

#sweet16 #proudmom #HappyBirthdayTaryn🎻 #mybabygirlforever by @melissa__karter

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4 months ago

Let’s go Frost!! 👀 #24 “TAZ” 😍😍😍

#girlshockey #mnhockey #osseomaplegrovehockey by @melissa__karter

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7 months ago

Such a fun Valentine’s Day on the lake, first time ice fishing. Being able to relax and focus on the task…I get the appeal. 100/10. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend. by @melissa__karter

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8 months ago

Happy 21st birthday Lucy!! It was so much fun to celebrate with you. So much to be thankful for. by @melissa__karter

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a year ago

Halloween 2025
#spookyvibes #boo by @melissa__karter

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a year ago

Happy Halloween friends!! Stay safe and make good choices 👻🎃💀 🧡🦷🪥

#happyhalloween #tranquilitydentalmn #dentalcare #smilemore #smiledesign #dentalhumor #stlouispark #stlouisparkmn #minnesotadentist #spookyseason #boo @tranquilitydentalmn taken in Tranquility Dental | St. Louis Park MN | Family and Cosmetic Dentist by @melissa__karter

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a year ago

Homecoming 2025, Sophmore year. Good friends, Great memories. 😍🥹💕

Dress: UNA BLUE MINI DRESS @azazieofficial
#providenceacademy #hoco #homecoming2025 #azazie by @melissa__karter

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a year ago

Feeling so loved and grateful for all the birthday wishes! Thank you to everyone who took a moment to call, text, post, or simply think of me — your kindness truly made my day brighter.

This year, I’m reminded that getting older isn’t about counting years, but about deepening gratitude, growing softer in spirit, and living with more intention and joy.

“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” — George Bernard Shaw

Here’s to another year of living fully, loving deeply, and embracing the beautifully imperfect journey ahead. 💫💛 by @melissa__karter

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a year ago

#ThrowbackThursday
2001 and the Neufeld Lab- #universityofminnesota Dept of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development
Where I unraveled fruit flies and realized I really liked working with my hands but preferred living things, and met fellow then-future-dentist Jen Stafford 😊

@jstafford0711 by @melissa__karter

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a year ago

Hello friends and family! I am excited to announce that I have recently listed the 2nd half of the upstairs of my building for lease, ~2500 sq ft available! If you or anyone you know is looking for space off 394 please message me. I would love to share the upstairs space with an amazing tenant.

#stlouispark #stlouisparkmn #commercialspaceforrent taken in Tranquility Dental | St. Louis Park MN | Family and Cosmetic Dentist by @melissa__karter

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a year ago

Proud of this girl- 3rd grade and trailblazing her own path 🫶 by @melissa__karter

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a year ago

Ringmaster!
#circus #circuslife #circuscamp

@taryn.drew
@camppillsbury taken in Camp Pillsbury by @melissa__karter

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a year ago