Happy Birthday MOM!!

Today is my mom's birthday and I just wanted her to know how much I love her. She is the most amazing person I know. She would do anything for anyone, not just her kids. She's always thinking of others and how she can make their lives better. She's the master of ideas...I always go to her when I need ideas for a lesson, talk, party, gifts for Kurt, etc. She also gives great advice on parenting, keeping your relationship strong and your life interesting! She has an unconditional love for my dad and each one of her kids, their spouse and her grandchildren. I can talk to her about any and every thing and I do...whenever I call home and my dad happens to be there, he'll ask my mom how many times it is that she's talked to me that day...it is usually the third or fourth time :) She's so interested in my life and my children's lives that she never gets bored with the stories I tell! She's always rooting for the underdog and has been that way ever since I can remember. She's made our home so welcoming and inviting that some of our friends have gone to visit my mom even when we're not there. And to this day I LOVE to go home...I am always well taken care of there and just love the feeling of being there. If I had my choice, I would live next door to her! She has a strong testimony of the gospel and it continues to grow...I see it in her thoughts, actions and words as she gets a little older and her wisdom grows...and I love that she is able to share her perspective with us as she looks back on her life. She is constantly trying to help us become better as spouses, parents, friends, siblings, members of the church, etc. She is up for anything, whether it be traveling, tennis, bowling, water/snow skiing, hiking...whatever anyone else wants to do. I could go on, but will end with..I hope to be just like her as I continue to get older also!!