Ariel Winter: Happy Birthday Shanelle Gray!

Ariel Winter gets playful with niece Parker while out at the Farmer’s Market on Sunday afternoon in Studio City, Calif.

The 15-year-old actress posted a sweet message for her older sister/guardian Shanelle Gray‘s birthday over the weekend.

“Happy birthday to the most amazing mister, (sister/mommy) on the planet @shanelle_gray ! I love you so much. You have helped me become a better person and grow into the woman I want to be. You are my inspiration. The things you have done for me, I’m honestly speechless. There are no words to describe how grateful I am to have you. You’ve taught me so much about being a classy young woman and about life. If I could ever be as amazing as you are and as amazing of a mother, I’d be incredibly lucky. I look up to you so much. I know I keep saying it, but I’m serious. Anytime I need a hug or a laugh or if I’m just down and need someone, I can just talk to you and I’m instantly better,” Ariel wrote on Instagram.

She added, “You’ve been my best friend, my rock, and will always be my heart. You deserve the absolute world, and are the brightest star in the sky. You’re BEAUTIFUL inside and out. So talented and humble and special. I will always be here for you Snelly. ALWAYS. You can always count on me, because it’ll always be you and me. <3 I hope you had an amazing birthday party, and know how special you are. Ps...your husband is pretty awesome....he helped. He's the bomb too. We love him to the moon and back. :) @davidbarrygray"

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