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Monday, September 29, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!


Happy Birthday to my sweet Mommy! (The part of the sign that David is kicking says "We love you!")

Sixty years ago a little sister was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin. She grew up to be the most wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend. She's a little on the short side, but makes up for it in spunk and verve. She's a little on the messy side, but nowhere as messy as she used to be. She loves to read and to teach others about the love of reading. She loves cats, chocolate and shoes. (Remember the yellow Minnie Mouse pumps from the Imelda Marcos era?)

She has an uncanny ability to match colors. She can braid little girls' hair lickity-split. She made many prom dresses and Easter dresses that were much better than the store-bought ones. She bakes a killer loaf of banana bread. She can sing the harmony to any popular song from the last one hundred years. She has the most distinctive, beautiful handwriting. She is a good sport (usually), even though we tease her mercilessly.

She is tender-hearted, faithful and someone I love with all my heart. Happy Birthday, Mom!

8 Comments:

  1. Liz said...
    There is enough good stuff in this blog to last a lifetime. Thank you so much, Alexandra. I could never have dreamed to have as precious a gift as you.
    Joy said...
    What a sweet post and wonderful picture. I'm glad I have you both in my life as well as your little darlings!!
    Rev Kim said...
    I know I say this whenever you post a picture of your children, but you have a beautiful family.

    Happy Birthday to your mom!
    Evonne and Gerrit said...
    Happy Birthday Liz. I wish I could take you out for coffee and chocolate. I think we would have a great time.

    David has grown soo much, he sure doesn't look like a baby anymore. Love your little people.
    Liz said...
    I think I'm going to start having more birthdays just to get all these good wishes!
    St. Casserole said...
    Sweet!
    Happy Birthday to your Mom!

    Her grandchildren are beautiful!
    LambSoup said...
    September Babies Unite! Happy Birthday, Liz.
    Ruth said...
    Great picture! I hope your mom has a great birthday. My mom turns 80 next spring, so this made me realize the age difference between us!

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