My Mom

Here she is.  My Mom.

(And my cousin. I picked this photo, because my cousin's birthday is the day after my mom's, and we always celebrated them together. So Happy Birthday to Karen, too.)

This is my great- grandmother, Anne, from whom I was given my middle name.  I think my mom looks like her in this photo.

 But not so much in this photo.

The bride and groom.

A handsome couple.


 




















Her children and grandchildren, who call her blessed.

She loves spending time with her family at home or on a trip.

Snuggling with a grandchild is also at the top of her list of favorite things.

She is also willing to be a little crazy.

Or a lot crazy, you know.  (But not to out do her husband.)

 I am quite thankful for my mom.  She has passed on a sense of family value.  She always had a home cooked meal for us.  My mom passed on great recipes as well.  My favorite is, for dinner, her beef stew, and for an afternoon snack, warm homemade applesauce and chocolate chip cookies.  Yum!

 She always has a listening ear and is willing to lend a hand.  If she sees something that needs doing, she'll do it.

My mom encourages others.  Including my friend.

All she has passed on to my brother, sister and I, is also passed on to her grandchildren.

That's my mom.  Happy Birthday!