SWEET SIXTEEN

Believe it or not, but I remember mine!

I hope Miss "D" remembers hers for the rest of her life.

Even though it was the first day back to school,

I'm sure she had a wonderful day.

This photo was taken of her

when she was on vacation this year.

How fun is that?

Wow - can't imagine traveling abroad

as a teenager.

Good for you!

Happy, happy birthday.

PS - I knew your mamma when she

was just your age.

THE FIRST OF MANY

The first of many thank you cards, that is!

I've created so many

over the last few days.

Still have many more to create, too.

Last night I gifted my friend with this one.

She was kind enough.

She was generous enough.

She sent money to contribute

to the fundraiser for my son.

She didn't have to but she did.

Thank you, my friend.

SHE WAS MY MAID

And last week we got to see each other.

First time in nearly 10 years!

We speak on the phone and text,

but it's just not the same as being together.

We didn't skip a beat.

Not one!

Made this card ahead of time

to give to her in person.

Oops!

Forgot.

Mailed it and I'm sure she got it on time.

Sure miss that girl.

Hope your birthday is fabulous!

HE HAS A THING FOR CHICKENS

Rubber Chickens, to be more specific!

And he pulled The Runner over to the dark side, too.

So of course a chicken card.

This year we were fortunate enough

to hand-deliver his card and spend time with him in person.

It was great seeing you, dear friend!

We hope your birthday is fantastic.

ANOTHER BE ... BOOK

Sometimes, you just gotta make one of these

for somebody that needs a little nudge.

We all have moments like this, right?

Hope it helped!

Aerial view ...

Front cover ... 

First two pages spread ...

 

Back cover ...

Here's hoping this helped, Denice!

HAVEN'T SEEN HER IN YEARS

… but I'll always remember her!

Spur of the moment,

I saw that The Jackson 5

would be appearing at The Front Row

the next night.

I knew our girls would love to see them.

Even though it was a spur of the moment decision,

we scored seats in the fourth row!

The row behind was empty until the second half.

And then that's when the sisters filled the seats.

The girls couldn't decide if they should watch the show

or turn around and talk with the girls.

How exciting when you're in the fourth grade!

I remember how beautiful Phyllis' yard was, too.

Can't remember if she had any flowers like these though.

Happy birthday, long-ago friend.

ANA O CELEBRATES

My father always used to plant geraniums in the flower beds

in front of our home.

I remember my mother out there picking off

the spent blossoms

and then complaining about

how her hands smelled.

Amazing how a simple image

can conjure memories, isn't it?

Wonder if Ana has any geranium memories.

I hope your birthday was fantastic!

FRIENDSHIP DAY 2019

Friends are the best gift you can give yourself.

Here are the cards for this year.

Do you have a favorite?

Which one do you wish was in your mailbox?

I REMEMBER THE DAY LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY

Except it wasn't!

It was 18 years ago.

Pray tell … where do the years go?

I remember her daddy calling to announce her birth.

He was so excited and proud.

Happy birthday, Julia.