Universal:
Dear daughter! Today I want to congratulate you on your 23rd birthday. I remember when you were little, and now I will always be for you a mother who loves and appreciates you with all her heart.
I wish you, my daughter, good health, good mood, creative success and love. And I want to say that I am proud of what kind of woman you have grown today.
So strong and independent, smart and beautiful. I am grateful to you for the way you support me in difficult moments of life and hug me when I want to run away.
I wish you to enjoy the smoke in autumn, do something interesting, understand yourself and enjoy life! Happy birthday my daughter! I love you more than anything in the world!
The most wonderful day of the year is your birthday, my daughter! 23 years old is an adult age, but you will always remain for me a grateful daughter, whom I love invariably more than anything in the world.
I wish you all the best, health, creative success, true love and great happiness. You are a unique person, talented and smart, I am proud that you are my daughter.
This year I especially hope that many of your cherished dreams will come true, and life will give you only the best surprises. Happy birthday and love, my daughter!
Happy birthday my 23 year old daughter! How quickly time flies when you see your children grow up and become adults. I am proud that you are my daughter and grateful that God sent you into our lives.
I wish you, my dear, all the best, success in all your endeavors, good health and bright thoughts. May your life be filled with happiness, love and joy.
Always remember that you are loved and valuable to us, your parents. Congratulations on your anniversary and wish you new achievements!
Beautiful:
My daughter is celebrating her 23rd birthday on this wonderful day! I would like to wish you all the best on this birthday. My daughter, you made the right choice in my life 23 years ago and I thank God for that.
You are a girl who is trying to achieve more in life and I am proud of your path. Arrogance, experience and beauty are just some of the many qualities you possess.
Let your path be settled, and life will give you many pleasant surprises. Dare, strive for something new and never forget that I love you more than anything in the world.
Happy birthday my dear daughter! God grant that the years only add to your beauty and wisdom!
My daughter, your birthday is today. 23 is the golden age. I want to wish you more happiness, more love and more hugs. You are a miracle among flowers and books, you are a unique person in the world.
You have always carefully protected our family, you have always been a support and a strong woman. I am grateful to fate that you were born to me, because there is no greater treasure than love for your child.
May good luck accompany you in all matters and may the years you live become more and more happy! Congratulations, daughter! Dad.
My daughter, today is your birthday, your 23rd birthday and I am incredibly proud of you. You have so many wonderful qualities that I would like to unwind you now: you are kind, gentle, caring, smart, beautiful and brave.
You have been able to achieve so much in your life. I hope that you will communicate with your friends and family, enjoy the real holiday that we gave you.
May you never be afraid of something new, and you will always feel that you are indispensable for your loved ones. Happy birthday! Mother.
In your own words:
Dear daughter! On your 23rd birthday, we wish you a life full of bright events and success. May new doors open before you and you will be able to make all your dreams come true.
Be brave and confident, remember that you can do whatever you want. We wish you that there will always be people who appreciate and love you, that all your plans and dreams come true, and that you continue to please your parents with your achievements.
My daughter, be happy and confident in your abilities, we love you with all our hearts and you will forever be our treasure! Happy birthday!
My daughter! There are so many words "mom" and "dad" in the world, but there are no more pleasant words than "happy birthday"! Congratulations on your 23rd birthday!
We want your life to be filled with love, romance, beauty and happiness. Be strong and confident, go your own way, never give up and believe in yourself!
Do not be afraid of your dreams, they will surely come true. You will always be our daughter, no matter what obstacles life brings. On this wonderful day, let your heart be filled with love and joy.
Happy birthday, daughter! With wishes for harmony, health, success in business and a sound mind!
My dear daughter, today on your birthday, I wish you only bright and joyful moments in life with you. To always have someone nearby who will be ready to support in difficult times.
May the hearth of your home be enveloped in love, peace and harmony. Let the mood for success and progress not leave you, and you can achieve everything you want.
I wish you health, prosperity, love and happiness. My daughter, be always happy and confident in your abilities. I love you more than anything in the world!
In prose:
My daughter, happy birthday to you, I wish you endless happiness, love and success in life. I am proud of you, your strength, intelligence and desire for achievements.
Without you, our world would not be so picturesque and bright. You are a blessing to our family, dear child. We wish you peace, health and light for many years to come.
Remember that you can always count on us, and we will always support you on the path of life. I wish you on this wonderful day that the law is in your hands and life shines with a bright brilliance.
Happy birthday, beloved daughter, and may every day be filled with love and joy!
Daughter, you are getting older, and our love for you is only getting stronger and deeper. We wish you that every new day brings you only happiness, love and good luck in all ways of life.
We are proud of you, your achievements and your wonderful personality. We know that you can overcome any difficulties and achieve any of your goals. We wish you that your dreams come true and life brings only joy.
The anniversary will always be remembered as a special date and we want to share our best wishes with you. Happy birthday, my daughter, you are a wonderful creation, and we are proud that you are our daughter!
Beloved daughter, today is your birthday and we want to congratulate you from the very bottom of our hearts. We wish you all the very best on this special day.
May your life be long and happy, and your heart remain sincere and pure. Be confident in yourself and your abilities. May every day be filled with pleasant memories and joy.
We are grateful for who you are and what you bring into our lives. We love you with all our hearts and wish that this morning comes with the best wishes.
Happy birthday, my daughter, and may our love for you forever shine with a bright light!
Cool:
Daughter, I congratulate you on your birthday! We have only one wish for you - let's not grow up anymore. Mom and dad can’t give you an expensive car or a dog today, but we can hug you harder and kiss you so that you feel our love.
On your birthday you can dance, sing and laugh, because you are already over 21 years old! Now you can do whatever you want, but remember that you are our most precious treasure.
Happy birthday, our beloved daughter, and may every year you be more beautiful, smarter and more fun!
My baby girl is 23 today and she's just another battery that won't drain! I want to congratulate you, my dear, and I wish you never grow old and always remain young, cheerful and restless.
I know that you can achieve anything you want, and I am ready to be your best support along the way. Today I made you a cake with burning candles and good luck, and I am sure that your wish will come true.
Happy birthday my child and someday you will find your freedom!
Hundreds of years have passed, and my beloved daughter is still young and beautiful. Today you turn 23 and I can't help remembering your first step, first word and first smile.
You grew up so fast that I didn't have time to keep up with you, but today I'm ready to jump like crazy for you! I wish you a happy birthday and wish you to be the happiest girl in the world.
Travel, learn, enjoy, value your friends and love life to the limit. Today I will let you beat me in any game and give you a ticket to the concert of your favorite band.
Happy birthday, my daughter, and may happiness always be on your side!
Free:
Is it possible to love a daughter less, whose birthday is 23 today? We have long found the answer to this question - no! Love for you, my dear, is permanently and irrevocably attached to our hearts, and we do not want to get rid of it!
We wish you all the blessings that life can give - good luck, joy, happiness and, of course, health. We never pretend to be cool, we have a very unbearable laugh and we forget some names because of age, but this is not a reason for embarrassment and complexes - imagine that experience, the ability to smile and the love of relatives will help you cope with any kilometer.
Happy birthday, our daughter, and let emotions and gifts indulge you!
My lovely daughter! What can you say to a girl who is already an adult, but will always be a child for us? We are proud of you, with your achievements and your beautiful heart.
Today you are exactly 23 years old, and thanks to you our life has become even brighter and richer. We wish you, my daughter, the brightest emotions, health, love and, of course, success in everything you do.
No matter how far you are from us, we will always be with you in our thoughts and hearts. So let today be the beginning of new unsurpassed adventures and exciting discoveries in your life!
Our dear daughter! Today is your special day - your birthday, and we want to congratulate you on this wonderful event! May your life be filled with joy, happiness, success and love.
We wish you a lot of health, inspiration and energy to make all your dreams come true. We do not give you gold earrings and do not invite you to an expensive dinner, but we will always be with you and support you any time you need it.
We sincerely believe in you, my daughter, and are ready to help you achieve any goal. Happy birthday, our beloved inhabitant of this world!
Short:
We wish you on this special day, daughter, that all dreams and desires come true, and every day is filled with joy and prosperity!
Sometimes when I look at you, it seems like it was only yesterday when you were born. Happy birthday my sweet daughter!
We wish you health, happiness, spiritual harmony and prosperity on this day! Happy birthday my beloved daughter!
Another year of our life falls on this day, when you were born, my dear daughter. May it be filled with joy!
The most important thing in life is love, health and family. We wish you, my daughter, that all this will always be with you!
You were born on this day 23 years ago, and since then you have brought so much joy and happiness into our lives. Congratulations, my own daughter!
Happy birthday! May your life be filled with bright emotions, pleasant impressions and love!
Today is your day, daughter, and we want to wish you good luck in all your endeavors, and that all your dreams come true!
My little swallow, you have already become such a wonderful girl! On your birthday, we wish you unlimited happiness and love!
Beloved daughter, with all my heart I wish you that your life is full of bright colors and happy moments!
For us, your birthday is a holiday that is the brightest in our lives. Love, health and success to you, daughter! Thank you for being you!
Daughter, may your life be the way you want to see it, full of happiness, love and success! Happy birthday!
There is nothing more precious in the world than our love for you, daughter. Today we want to wish you happiness, health and the realization of all your dreams!
Happiness, health, good luck, creative success and love! This is for you, my beautiful daughter, your parents wish on your birthday.
Today is the day you were welcomed into the world, you were born 23 years ago and we took you in our arms for the first time. Congratulations, daughter, and we wish you all the best on this day!
I almost sobbed when I realized that your youth had flown away, and you were already an adult. Happy birthday, daughter!
My beautiful daughter, happy birthday! I wish you a life filled with bright events and joy!
Happiness to you, daughter, happiness from the bottom of my heart, may every day be beautiful and sunny, like your smile!
My dear daughter, today is your birthday, and I want to wish you good health, good luck in business and personal life!
May your every day be filled with happiness and joy, and your life be filled with bright colors. Happy birthday, my daughter, I love you to heaven!
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly you grew up and became so mature and independent. I congratulate you on your birthday, my dear daughter, and wish you success and love for life.
You are already an adult girl, but for us you will always be our baby. Happy birthday my daughter, I love you more than anything in the world!
Beloved daughter, may your birthday bring you joy and smiles, and may all your wishes come true as if by magic.
Today is your solemn day, your birthday, my daughter, and I want to wish you success, happiness and all the best again!
Only the soul creates real beauty, and your soul is sunny and joyful. Happy birthday, my dear daughter, may your life be as wonderful as you are.
Now you are a mature girl, but for me you will always be a child. My love and support is always with you, my beautiful daughter.
My little princess has already become a real queen! I wish you unforgettable adventures, vivid emotions and love, my dear daughter.
Today you are 23 years old, and for me you are my whole life. May all your dreams come true and happiness always be with you, my own daughter.
Daughter, beauty, with youth I wish you a sober mind, a kind heart and peace of mind. Happy birthday my sweet paw!
My dear angel, today is your special holiday. We wish you success in life, dreams and only pleasant surprises. Happy birthday!
Today is your birthday, baby. May this day be filled with happiness and joy, and life with bright colors. Happy birthday!
Dear daughter, 23 years old is a mature age, but for us you will always remain a child. We love and are proud of you. Happy birthday!
Dear daughter, today is your birthday. We congratulate you on a bright holiday and wish you all the best in the world. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, daughter! We wish you all the best - happiness, love, success in everything and good health. We love you!
With humor:
Daughter, today you have become a year older, but for us you still remain our beloved girl who loves sweets and funny stories. We want to wish you a wonderful pastime on this wonderful birthday, as well as a bunch of gifts from those who love and appreciate you.
Let your life be the Talyan road, and we will sit on the shore and worry about whether you have stepped on another "banana" peel. Well, if something goes wrong - do not be shy, call us, we are prepared for everything.
Happy birthday, our daughter, and don't forget to laugh and enjoy life!
Happy 23rd birthday, my beloved daughter! For 23 years you have been living in our family and leaving only the best memories in our memory! We wish you to continue to delight us with your smile, laughter, and beauty.
We love you for the fact that you always sincerely laugh at our parental jokes, and also for the ability to smile and overcome all sorts of pressing problems.
Let all difficulties bypass you, and life is filled with only pleasant events and big surprises. And even when you are already an adult, our jokes will never stop amusing you.
Happy birthday daughter!
Our beloved daughter, today you have become a whole year closer to old age. We joke, of course, just for the warm-up! In fact, you are still very young, and we are proud that behind your life is work, perseverance and a beautiful nature.
We wish you the most vivid impressions, good health, noisy parties, meetings with interesting people and, of course, lots and lots of love. May your life be full of happy moments, and remember that you can always count on our support and love, as well as gifts when we were able to allocate a budget!
Happy birthday to our wonderful daughter!
Touching:
My daughter, today you officially become one year older, but for me you will always remain my little princess, whom I love immensely and for whom I am ready to give my life.
You are my eyes, my ears, my heart and my soul. When you are near, I feel protected and strong, and together with you I can overcome any obstacles. I am grateful to you for your sincerity, your love and your kindness, and I hope that you will always remain the same wonderful daughter.
May life be full of happiness, friends, love and warmth, and we will always be there to help you and support you in any difficulties. Happy birthday my little angel!
My dear daughter, how quickly time flies, today you are already 23 years old. You know, when you were a child, I could hardly imagine what you would look like and who you would grow up to be, and now you are such a smart, beautiful, wonderful young woman!
What a pity that my mother's life quickly flew by, and you left my mother's memory with such vivid and amazing memories. I am proud of your achievements and admire your beauty and talent.
May life bring you only joy and pleasure, goodness and prosperity. On this birthday, I want to wish you strength and optimism, patience and perseverance so that you can smile even in the most difficult moments and achieve everything you want.
Happy birthday, my beloved daughter!
My precious daughter, today is your birthday. This is such a special day when we can express our love and gratitude for having you in our lives. You are our happiness, our heart, our pride.
We see how you grow and develop, how you become stronger and more confident, and we so want to hold your hand and give you into the reliable hands of adult life.
But we know that you will cope with all the challenges of life on your own, because you have talents, intelligence and love. May your life be filled with happiness, care, peace and good luck, and we will always be there to support you in any life situations.
Happy birthday my beautiful daughter!
Funny:
Our doctors don't whistle, but the resulting star is está aquí! You were born 23 years ago, our sweet daughter, and now you are an adult girl with your own secret of success.
We don't know who you smoke with, who you love, or how you spend your little savings! But we know that we love you and are very proud of you. Congratulations, my daughter, happy birthday!
Let every day of your life be easy and fun, we wish you a lot of health, good luck and victories! Let your friends be reliable, work interesting, and your laughter will never stop.
Today is your holiday, my dear daughter, have fun and enjoy life on this birthday!
Dear daughter, what is this age, 23 years old? It's time to meet the morning at the club on skates, enjoy the early traffic jams, run hands on the company of your furniture and live your life.
We don't want to keep you. We just want to help you when you fall in love and water flowers, when your head is spinning around your talismans, and the money column does not grow for a long time.
The main thing, do not forget, my daughter, that you can always count on us and on our deep respect. We are all waiting for great wonderful moments in your life.
Happy birthday, my beautiful, wise daughter!
Paternal genes win! And now, my beloved daughter is already 23 years old! If I compare you to three packs of potatoes, it seems to me that they were three times taller than you when they were born.
True, this does not mean that you have not grown into the pride of our family. Your smile, catchy jokes and pranks spoil our brains, but we still love you.
So, my dear daughter, stay away from fire, from flowers and from colored lights! I congratulate you on your birthday and wish you good, happiness, love and eternal humor!
Original:
Dear daughter! Today I want to congratulate you on your 23rd birthday. It would seem that only yesterday you were a little girl, and today you are self-confident and ready for new challenges in life.
I am proud of how you have grown today and am convinced that you have all the necessary qualities to achieve everything you want. I wish you to experience a lot of joy, love and admiration on this birthday.
Let your heart be filled with bright and positive emotions, and life gives only the best surprises. You are not just my daughter, you are my inspiration and my mentor.
Thank you for always being there and supporting me when I'm having a hard time. May this day be memorable and filled with love. Happy birthday my beautiful daughter!
Oh look who's here! This is my daughter, who today is becoming one year more mature and wiser. 23 years old is a wonderful age when you are no longer a teenager, but you can still enjoy the most carefree time of life.
We know that you are a strong personality and ready to face any obstacles in life. We believe in you, my daughter, and we know that there will be a lot of success and joy in your life.
We wish you wonderful surprises, unforgettable impressions and the best gifts today on this special day. Become the main character of our family today and enjoy this wonderful day.
We love you and are proud of you, my daughter! Happy birthday!
Happy birthday my daughter! 23 years ago you came into this world, and you have become our most precious gift. Let me tell you that you are one of the most interesting and fascinating people I have ever known.
You are a unique person with a strong will and perseverance, you always go forward, not stopping there. I am proud that you are my daughter, and I am ready to support you in all your endeavors.
I wish you only happiness, kindness, peace and peace of mind on this birthday. May your dreams come true, you find your place in the world and always remain the same wonderful person.
Happy birthday my beautiful daughter!
Soul:
There will be only a holiday on earth if I do not celebrate my birthday! Well, what, this birthday can really be a wonderful space holiday, at which grandmothers, grandchildren and all acquaintances from all parts of the country call you!
Today I want to wish you, my daughter, new discoveries, new opportunities and pleasures. I know that you try and do your best every day to make your dreams come true.
And I'm sure you can achieve anything you want. I love you more than life and I am always ready to support you in any situation. May this birthday be the beginning of a new chapter in your life, may you find strength and inspiration in yourself to keep moving forward with optimism and happiness.
Happy birthday my daughter!
Today is your special day my daughter and I can't help but join all our friends and loved ones in loving and congratulating you. I am grateful for your patience and care for our family, you make this world a better place for all of us.
I want to tell you that I deeply respect you for the fact that you work hard and achieve your goals, no matter what. I wish you more creative inspiration, more stability and more love.
You have always been special to our family, you are a truly gifted person who deserves nothing but the best. Today, on this beautiful day, open your heart to all congratulations and gifts, enjoy the moment and know that you are loved by us, your parents.
My daughter, today is your birthday and I want to tell you how much I appreciate and love you. You are the most precious thing I have in this life, and I am ready to do everything in my power to make you happy and satisfied.
Life can be difficult and unpredictable, but it can also be full of love and joy. I wish you, my dear, to enjoy every moment of this life and do only what gives you pleasure.
May all your dreams come true and you get what you want as soon as you press the button. I love you more than anything, my daughter, and I want you to know that you can always rely on me.
Happy birthday!
Joking:
Oh, our girl is already 23 years old! Only yesterday we stroked your knees and listened to you say "mom, dad", and today you are already an adult, beautiful and ready to accept love.
Therefore, on this significant day, we decided to give you several gifts: 1. Master all the secrets of car parking 2. Take a trip to the Galapagos Islands 3.
Never forget our love and our care. Happy birthday my daughter and don't forget that we are forever young when we are together!
Happy birthday, our daughter! How we love you, little beauty with long curls and curly hair! And now you are already a 23-year-old girl who is ready to live her life and give her love to the whole world.
Do not forget, my daughter, that the most important thing is the ability to love and be loved. And someday you will learn to do it 100%. We wish you many smiles, bright colors and eternal optimism.
And remember that with our statement "you are the best daughter in the world" even the planet Mars cannot argue! Happy birthday!
Our dear daughter! Congratulations on your anniversary - 23 years! How fast did we grow up, huh?! No matter how hard you try, you still remain our little postman angel who brings us joy and love every day.
At this stage of life, we wish you more adventures, new knowledge and best friends. And if today gives you flowers and chocolate, know that we are not indebted to you, but our hefty little year!
Happy birthday girl!
For sms:
With megabytes of love and gigabytes of warmth - happy birthday, my daughter is 23 years old! My dear, how quickly time flies when you are near. I am grateful to the Creator for sending our family a daughter like you.
You are very talented, beautiful and always laugh out loud, give us your love. We wish you all the best on this significant day so that your life is filled with joy, happiness and precious moments.
We wish you good luck in business, love and creative plans. Happy birthday, my daughter, and remember that we always love and support you!
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The main thing is that the blood does not turn into milk on this significant day! Happy birthday my 23 year old daughter! I am very proud of you and admire your achievements and beauty.
I wish you great success in your work and personal life, so that every day is filled with laughter and fun. May you not encounter problems in life, and if they are inevitable, the ability to overcome them.
Happy birthday, my daughter, there will be no cards, only SMS.
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Happy birthday my sweet 23 year old daughter! I want to wish you all the best, good health, great success in your endeavors and mutual love. This date is significant in your life and we are very proud of what a smart, talented and strong woman has grown up to be.
I wish you, my daughter, to live in such a way that you wake up every morning with a smile and happy thoughts. Let every day bring new emotions, realization of dreams and success!
Happy birthday my daughter!
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Long:
Our dear daughter, today you are celebrating your birthday, you are already 23 years old! We never cease to be amazed at your frantic energy and huge reserve of strength.
We wish you the most important thing in life - to always be warm, light and beautiful. May every stage of life be filled with bright emotions and happiness.
We will always support, help and love you no matter where you are in the world. You are surrounded by wonderful and loving people, and we wish only joy and happiness on this birthday of your personal life, and professional success will not keep you waiting!
Happy birthday, our beloved and unique daughter! Hug tight!
Today you are quite an adult, our dear daughter, you are already 23 years old! We remember you in infancy, in our hugs, and now we wish you a wonderful life, which will be illuminated by your friends, relatives, husband and, possibly, children.
Telling all our friends about you, we say that our daughter is one of the most beautiful and talented people on Earth. Happiness and goodness around you, all relatives.
May you not encounter obstacles stronger than you in life, and if they arise, stock up on strength, do not lose heart and be afraid only to keep heading towards a brighter future!
Happy birthday baby, we love you!
You turn 23 today, our beloved daughter! How quickly time flies, every day you become more beautiful and smarter, and we are proud of you. We wish you a lot of health, love and happiness in your life.
Let every day bring new dreams and goals, and you will be able to implement them and always set new goals for yourself. You are a beautiful daughter, giving your love and best qualities to the whole world!
Happy birthday, our sunny daughter!
Pleasant:
Our dear daughter, today is your great birthday - 23 years old! And how quickly time flies when you are near. You are the most precious gift of life, which we not only received, but were awarded by God!
You are our main character, and we wish you all the best, the brightest, the most sincere and joyful on your birthday. May every day bring you joy, warmth and love.
We love you and will always be there, baby! Happy birthday, our sun! Hug tight!
Our daughter is already an adult woman, you turn 23 today! Not a day goes by that we do not remember how our beloved daughter grew up and what your first word was!
Today we want to wish you warmth and light, love and laughter, longevity and luck. May everything in your life be safe and successful. We wish you creative success and good health.
We love you, daughter, and want your life to be filled with happiness and achievement. Happy birthday!
Today is our daughter's milestone birthday - 23 years old! We are very glad that you were born and that we can enjoy your every achievement and success.
You are an amazing person, smart, beautiful, talented. On your birthday, we wish you all the best, true love, courage for new beginnings, good spirits, lightness and joy in business and work.
May your life be full of bright colors, happy moments and cozy conversations. Happy birthday my dear daughter, we love you and are proud of you!
Cool:
Today our daughter's birthday is 23 years old! We can't help but congratulate the coolest girl in the world! We wish you all kinds of goodies, surprises and new amazing experiences, spectacular exits and unforgettable knowledge on your birthday.
You have always been cool and we have no doubt that you will be cool in the future as well. We wish you to succeed and make progress, both in professional and personal life, forever remaining at the peak of the highest peaks.
Happy birthday our cool daughter!
Today is the birthday of our coolest daughter! 23 years old is a great age to get more freedom and opportunities in life, to show your talents and skills, and strive to achieve your goals.
You, our daughter, have always been cool, and we wish you to keep this trait and develop it in the future. We want to wish you many new acquaintances, love, good luck and happiness on your birthday.
We wish you to always be cool, and achieve truly impressive results in the things you do. Happy birthday, our coolest daughter!
Today our cool daughter is celebrating her birthday! You are already 23 years old, and you continue to amaze us with your originality and bright personality.
We wish you on your birthday unlimited energy, exciting novelties and achievements, many bright colors and adventures that do not overshadow your charisma and talent.
You are a strong, smart, beautiful and self-sufficient person and we are proud that you are our daughter. Meet your 23rd adult spring with red violet in the sky - new compliments are being sent to you!
Happy birthday, our beloved and cool daughter!
Congratulations on your birthday - a special day that cannot go unnoticed. Joy and smiles, love and warmth - all these emotions inevitably accompany this day. When the daughter's 23rd year comes, mom and dad want to share their feelings and desires with her. They are ready to wish their daughter good health, a peaceful sky, success in business and love in their hearts. This day is filled with the company of close people and congratulations, which carry all the tenderness of parental love.