Brittany: Happy Birthday Patsy

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Happy Birthday Patsy

Today is my Aunt's Birthday and she always writes reasons why she loves someone on their birthday, so I thought I would return the favor to her. A few of the many reasons I love my Aunt Patsy . . .

1. She is a great mother to her six kids

2. She is an excellent cook

3. She is very inclusive. I always feel welcome with her and her family.

4. She has a great laugh

5. She is very creative

6. She got me started on blogging

7. She has a great relationship with her husband, that I admire

8. She is so organized

9. She has many different hobbies

10. She is very friendly

Happy Birthday Patsy!

3 comments:

she'sonlyhappyinthesun said...: I feel the same way about her... you're sweet Brittany!; July 16, 2008 at 12:49 PM
patsy said...: oh my- wow-
thanks brittany!
you made my whole day-
and even got me to cry....
i love you!!; July 16, 2008 at 11:00 PM
patsy said...: ps. when ruthie gets back from trek next week we were planning on going to gardner village or something & want you to come with us- I'll call you... :); July 16, 2008 at 11:01 PM

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