The month started off with Kathy's birthday on the 6th. Kathy and I have been friends for 24 years..... She has been with me through thick and thin! It has been an amazing experience to watch our kids grow up and become grandmothers together. She has a lot more grandkids than I do..... (15 to my 4!!) I appreciate all she has done for me over the years- more than I could ever say.
Kathy and Dan came all the way to Sweden for Cami's wedding. This was taken in Sandviken, Sweden.
On October 12th my beautiful granddaughter, Jenna, turned 4!!!!!!!!! She is such a special sweet spirit. She idolizes her big sister, Reagan. She is so loving and fun. Whenever I talk with her on the phone she makes me laugh so much. She is very animated and gets excited about everything, I can't wait to see her when I go to Dallas for Christmas!
Here is Jenna enjoying a hot dog with her Aunt Heidi!
Nine days after Jenna turned 4, my beautiful daughter-in-law, Anayansi, will have her birthday! Anayansi is such an important part of my family. I am so grateful for our relationship. She is a great friend to me, a wonderful wife to my son and an amazing mother to my precious granddaughters! It was so fun to have her with us in Sweden for Cami's wedding. I love her and can't wait to see her at Christmas too!!
This is Anayansi in Sweden on the dinner boat we went on one night!
Also on the 21st is my friend, Lynn's, birthday. Lynn sits across from me in the office. We are definitely co-horts in crime together!! We whine, scream, and laugh together. Our job can be extremely frustrating. Many times we feel as though we are on an obstacle course. Without Lynn I wouldn't be able to navigate the course!!! She is a cat lover like I am, and she loves to travel like I do. She is French Canadian and speaks French and has a crazy sense of humor. I am so fortunate to have her to work with and to have her as a friend.
Here is Lynn in Prague last month!
Next weekend on the 25th is my son-in-law, Evan's birthday. Evan is such a special guy. He is pretty soft spoken and very patient! He is the only male in the house! He is the perfect person for Brooke, and I love watching him with McKenzie and Brynn- he is a great dad to them. I am over there quite a bit and he is patient with me being there and maybe being too involved at times!!
This is one of my favorite pictures- Evan and Brynn
Then the 26th is my sister, Patti's, birthday. She lives in Leavenworth, Kansas, so I don't see her much. When our kids were little we lived close to each other and I treasure those days so much! Patti has such a great outlook on life. She has a hilarious sense of humor- has raised 4 wonderful daughters... or should I say 3 and is still raising one!! She is like most other moms that totally puts everyone else's needs ahead of her own. She is so generous and loving. I wish so much I could spend more time with her but she and her husband are busy, busy, busy with children and grandchildren.
Patti and her husband, Larry, during my visit to Kansas last March.
On Halloween my friend, Tracy, has her birthday too!!! I have known Tracy since we were kids. She graduated from high school with my sister, Susie's, class. Her older brother was my first boyfriend (When we were in 7th grade!!). I am so fortunate to have Tracy and Rick (who I graduated with!) here in Sacramento. I don't see them very often. Tracy is busy being a school teacher while Rick is busy being retired!! But if I ever need anything I know I can call Tracy and Rick. Tracy is a great mom to two beautiful grown daughters. She knows my history and is still my friend!!!!! This year she will be on the road for her birthday driving up to the Northwest... hope she has a wonderful day!
This is Tracy at her daughter, Jamie's, wedding last year!
To my family and my friends that have October birthdays- Happy Birthday! I am so blessed to have each of you in my life!
3 comments:
you are so sweet liz. we are all so blessed to have you in our lives.
(wow! that really is a long list of birthdays!)
I'd say so...sheesh. Lots o' birthdays!
Nice!!! So many October Bdays! I can't believe it. And some of my favorite people made the cut. Happy birthday to everyone. And mom, thanks for being so thoughtful all the time.
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